Sci-fi Adventures
Following the conclusion of Zack Snyder’s storylines in the DCverse, the filmmaker finally brings to life his 10-year project, Rebel Moon Part 1: A Child of Fire’. Set in a war-torn galaxy, the farming community of Veldt seek out the help of rebels to protect themselves when they earn the wrath of Motherworld’s admiral, Atticus Noble. With Kora leading the rebel group, viewers couldn’t help but recall similar such movies.
Particularly Star Wars, Seven Samurai, The Creator, Sucker Punch and Dune. Well, where would the fun be in that if we did the same, so after looking high and low, we have found some more diverse and high-energy sci-fi adventures and action movies.
Well if you are looking for more of such sci-fi adventures, you’ve come to the right place.
Well without further wait, here are 10 movies with a similar premise to watch if you like Rebel Moon Part 1.
Transformers
Similarities – Powerful villain, misfit group, sci-fi, action
While Rebel Moon takes place in space and other worlds, the Transformers series takes the fight of Veldt vs Motherworld and brings it to Earth in the form of Autobots trying to defend Earth from the Decepticons.
And with them, join a ragtag group of humans such as Sam, Captain Lennox, Mikaela, Simmons and the Yeagers. Well in the first movie, Sam Witwicky runs into the Autobots and they are forced to ally as they realise he has the location of the AllSpark that can make or break worlds.
Star Trek
Similarities – Powerful villain, misfit group, sci-fi, action, adventure
Much like Rebel Moon, the Star Trek film series also follows a small group of humans who go about dealing with strange occurrences throughout the galaxy and protecting lives from dangerous beings. Well, the first film, Star Trek: The Motion Picture begins with Kirk commandeering the spaceship, USS Enterprise and investigating the mysterious V’Ger, a cloud that seems to be heading for Earth while destroying everything in its path.
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)
Similarities – Powerful villain, misfit group, sci-fi, action, adventure
Like Rebel Moon, this one is set in the future where space travel has become the norm. Enter Kora-like soldiers, Valerian and Laureline who spend their days busy maintaining order. For their latest mission, they have to head to Alpha, home to several species and surprise surprise, they are faced with a mysterious threat that causes chaos. In trying to save Alpha, Valerian and Laureline end up uncovering a conspiracy that could lead to extinction.
Lord of The Rings
Similarities – Powerful villain, misfit group, action, adventure
Well since Rebel Moon is inspired by Star Wars which is inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy Lord of The Rings, it only makes sense to add this to the list. When the dangerous Dark Lord, Sauron’s powerful One Ring lands in the hands of the hobbit Frodo Baggins, he must head to Mount Doom, Sauron’s home and destroy it.
Frodo sets out with a fellowship comprising humans, elves, wizards, dwarves and hobbits but their journey is fraught with perilous obstacles and battles.
Jupiter Ascending (2015)
Similarities – Powerful villain, hidden identity, sci-fi, chase
Jupiter Jones, a young woman unaware of her destiny, discovers she is the genetic reincarnation of a powerful intergalactic matriarch. She becomes embroiled in a conflict over Earth’s ownership between powerful aliens, mainly the House of Abrasax seeking control over the universe.
Assisted by a genetically engineered ex-military hunter named Caine Wise, Jupiter navigates a complex world of space politics, betrayals, and alliances while discovering her true identity and fighting to protect Earth from exploitation.
Avatar
Similarities – Powerful villain, misfit group, sci-fi, action, adventure
Set on the alien planet of Pandora, Avatar follows Jake Sully, a paraplegic ex-Marine who is brought by a mining corporation to Pandora to operate an avatar, a genetically engineered body of the Na’vi, the planet’s indigenous species. As he immerses himself in the Na’vi culture, Jake falls in love with Neytiri, a Na’vi princess.
Conflicts arise as the human corporation threatens Pandora’s ecosystem for a rare mineral. Jake becomes torn between his loyalty to the humans and his growing connection to the Na’vi, ultimately leading to a battle for Pandora’s future.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Similarities – Powerful villain, misfit group, action, chase
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, the prisoner Max finds himself caught up in the escape of Imperator Furiosa, who flees the tyrannical ruler, Immortan Joe, with his five enslaved wives. Max reluctantly joins Furiosa in her quest for freedom, facing relentless pursuit across the desert by Immortan Joe’s forces. The journey becomes a high-octane chase filled with action, battles, and alliances as they strive to overthrow Immortan Joe’s oppressive regime.
Galaxy Quest (1999)
Similarities – Powerful villain, hidden identity, misfit group, sci-fi, adventure
A parody of Star Trek, the film follows the cast of a once-popular sci-fi TV series, ‘Galaxy Quest’, who are now struggling with their fading fame. They are mistaken by a group of aliens, the Thermians, as real space heroes and recruited to help save their species from a powerful villain. Initially thinking it’s a gig, the cast soon realizes the situation’s seriousness and must use their show’s knowledge to navigate the very real space mission to stop the big bad baddie.
Ender’s Game (2013)
Similarities – Powerful villain, hidden identity, misfit group, sci-fi, action
In a future where Earth is preparing for a potential war against an alien species called the Formics, young Ender Wiggin is recruited into a military training program at a young age. He exhibits exceptional strategic skills and is trained by Colonel Graff to become a brilliant military leader.
As Ender gets ready to battle the Formics, his tactical brilliance leads to a change of heart when he realises the true motive of the training program much like Kora in Rebel Moon.
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Similarities – Powerful villain, misfit group, sci-fi, action, adventure
Anyone else get deja vu from Kora and Balisarius whose relationship seems very much like Thanos and Gamora? Well in the Infinity Saga, Avengers: Endgame is quite similar to Rebel Moon Part 1 as the remaining Avengers, driven by Scott Lang decide to undo Thanos’ snap that wiped out half of all life in the universe. They embark on a time-travel mission to retrieve the Infinity Stones from different points in the past and restore balance to the universe.
So there we have it, our 10 movie alternatives to watch when you’re finished watching Rebel Moon Part 1: A Child of Fire.
What do you think of our picks? Do you agree? Are there any notable omissions? Let us know in the comments below!