100+ Movies like Avatar
Titan A.E.
Both "Avatar" and "Titan A.E." depict humanity's exploitation and destruction of natural resources, leading to the devastation of Earth. The stories follow protagonists who discover an advanced alien civilization and technology that could provide a new home for humanity. They join forces with the indigenous alien race to stop the antagonists, who seek to destroy this chance for humanity's survival for their own selfish interests. The protagonists ultimately harness the alien technology to create a new habitable world, allowing humanity to start anew in harmony with nature. The films explore themes of environmentalism, the human-nature relationship, and humanity's capacity for both destruction and rebirth.
Avatar: The Way of Water
Avatar: The Way of Water is a direct sequel to Avatar, set 16 years after the events of the first film. It follows Jake Sully and Neytiri as they raise their family on Pandora, facing a new threat from the returning RDA and a resurrected Colonel Quaritch in a Na'vi avatar body. Like the original, the story centers around the conflict between the Na'vi and human colonizers seeking to exploit Pandora's resources, with Jake and his family forced to relocate to the oceanic Metkayina clan. Key parallels include Jake's role as a human-turned-Na'vi leader, the RDA's ruthless pursuit of resources at the expense of the Na'vi, and the themes of environmentalism and respecting indigenous cultures. The climax sees a major battle between the Na'vi and RDA forces, with the Na'vi aided by the sentient Tulkun species, mirroring how the wildlife of Pandora aided the Na'vi in the first film. Ultimately, Jake's family is accepted by the Metkayina clan, setting up their continued resistance against the RDA's colonization efforts.
Warriors of Future
"Warriors of Future" parallels "Avatar" in its core story of humans exploiting and threatening to destroy an alien world and its indigenous inhabitants for resources, despite the world's ability to restore the ravaged Earth's environment. Like the Na'vi on Pandora, the alien plant Pandora and its mantis-like creatures represent the native life on the alien world that humans seek to conquer through military force. The protagonists, Tyler and Jake Sully, are initially tasked with missions that endanger the alien world but eventually switch sides to protect it after forming connections with the native life. Both movies depict an epic battle between human forces led by an antagonistic military commander (Colonel Quaritch and Colonel Tam) and the united native inhabitants defending their home world. Ultimately, the native forces prevail with the help of the protagonists, leading to the expulsion of human exploiters and the preservation of the alien world that can restore Earth's ruined environment.
After Earth
Both "Avatar" and "After Earth" feature a futuristic setting where humans have left Earth due to environmental catastrophe and colonized other planets/moons. The protagonists, Jake Sully and Kitai Raige, are sent on missions to the abandoned Earth, now a hostile environment with dangerous flora and fauna. They encounter indigenous inhabitants, the Na'vi and the Ursa, who are deeply connected to the planet's ecosystem. The protagonists undergo transformative journeys, learning to respect and connect with nature, and ultimately help protect the indigenous inhabitants and their home from human exploitation and destruction. Key themes include humanity's disregard for the environment, the spiritual connection between indigenous peoples and nature, and the personal growth of the protagonists through their experiences on Earth.
The Titan
Both "The Titan" and "Avatar" depict a future where Earth's resources are depleted, forcing humanity to explore other planets or moons for habitation and resources. In "Avatar", humans mine the valuable mineral unobtanium on the moon Pandora, while in "The Titan", scientists aim to terraform Saturn's moon Titan for human colonization. The central conflict in both films arises from the clash between human exploitation and the indigenous inhabitants of these extraterrestrial environments. In "Avatar", the Na'vi tribe lives in harmony with the nature of Pandora, while in "The Titan", the forced evolutionary experiments disrupt the natural order. Both movies feature a human protagonist who becomes deeply involved with the alien world and its inhabitants. Jake Sully in "Avatar" falls in love with Neytiri and joins the Na'vi tribe, while Rick Janssen in "The Titan" undergoes a transformation into a new human species adapted for Titan. This transformation parallels Jake's permanent transfer into his Na'vi avatar. The human corporations and military forces represent the antagonists in both films, driven by greed and a disregard for the indigenous life. Their destructive actions, such as the destruction of Hometree in "Avatar" and the unethical experiments in "The Titan", ultimately lead to violent conflicts with the native inhabitants. Ultimately, both movies convey a message of respecting and preserving the natural order, with the indigenous inhabitants emerging victorious against the human exploitation of their worlds.
Skylines
Both "Avatar" and "Skylines" depict conflicts between humans and an alien race, with humans exploiting the aliens' home planet for resources. In "Avatar", humans mine the valuable mineral unobtanium on the Na'vi's home moon Pandora, while in "Skylines", humans seek to destroy the Harvester aliens' homeworld Cobalt One. The movies feature human-alien hybrids, with the avatars in "Avatar" and the Pilots in "Skylines". There are also central characters who switch sides and ally with the aliens, like Jake Sully in "Avatar" and Rose in "Skylines". Both films climax with major battles between humans and the alien forces, with the aliens aided by the planet's native wildlife in "Avatar" and the human-alien hybrids in "Skylines". Ultimately, the humans are expelled from the aliens' home, and the protagonists permanently transition into their hybrid forms.
Origin: Spirits of the Past
"Origin: Spirits of the Past" shares several key similarities with "Avatar" in its plot and themes: - Both depict a conflict between humans exploiting a natural environment and the indigenous inhabitants who live in harmony with that environment. In "Avatar" it's the Na'vi and the moon Pandora, while in "Origin" it's the sentient Forest and the remnants of humanity on a post-apocalyptic Earth. - A human protagonist (Jake Sully in "Avatar", Agito in "Origin") initially sides with the exploitative human forces but eventually joins and fights alongside the indigenous inhabitants after falling in love with a member of their society (Neytiri and Toola respectively). - The indigenous inhabitants have a deep spiritual connection to their natural environment, which the human exploiters fail to understand or respect. This connection allows the protagonists to gain power from the environment itself (Jake taming the Toruk and connecting to Eywa, Agito becoming enhanced by the Forest). - The human forces seek to destroy or neutralize the natural environment using powerful technology (the RDA's attack in "Avatar", Shunack's attempt to activate E.S.T.O.C. in "Origin") but are ultimately defeated when the indigenous inhabitants and the environment itself fight back in a climactic battle. - In the end, the protagonists help bring peace and understanding between humans and the natural world, allowing them to coexist in harmony.
Independence Day: Resurgence
Both "Avatar" and "Independence Day: Resurgence" depict humanity's struggle against a technologically advanced alien force that seeks to exploit the natural resources of Earth/Pandora for their own gain, even at the cost of destroying the native inhabitants and their environment. The plots revolve around a human protagonist (Jake Sully/David Levinson) who becomes integrated with the alien culture and leads the resistance against the invading force. Key story arcs include the human protagonist forming a bond with the native inhabitants, learning their ways, and eventually becoming their leader in the fight to protect their home world. The climax involves a decisive battle where the united forces of humans and natives are able to defeat the alien invaders by exploiting a vulnerability in their command structure. Ultimately, the stories celebrate the triumph of unity and respect for nature over unchecked resource exploitation.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Both "Avatar" and "The Day the Earth Stood Still" explore the theme of humanity's destructive impact on the environment and the potential consequences from more advanced alien civilizations. In both movies, an alien representative (Jake Sully's avatar in Avatar, Klaatu in The Day the Earth Stood Still) is sent to observe humanity and determine if they should be allowed to continue existing due to their disregard for the planet. The aliens have the power to wipe out humanity to save the Earth, with the Na'vi warriors and Pandoran wildlife in Avatar, and the robot GORT's destructive capabilities in The Day the Earth Stood Still. However, through interactions with sympathetic humans (Neytiri and Dr. Grace Augustine in Avatar, Helen Benson and Jacob in The Day the Earth Stood Still), the alien representatives gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the human potential for change. Ultimately, in both films, the alien representatives decide to give humanity a second chance to correct their destructive ways and live in harmony with nature, rather than resorting to the complete eradication of the human species.
Elysium
Both "Avatar" and "Elysium" depict a future where Earth's resources have been depleted and humanity has expanded to other worlds. In "Avatar", humans mine the valuable mineral unobtanium on the moon Pandora, while in "Elysium", the wealthy elite live on a luxurious space station orbiting Earth. The stories follow protagonists from the lower classes - Jake Sully in "Avatar" and Max Da Costa in "Elysium" - who infiltrate the privileged societies and eventually side with the oppressed natives/citizens. Both films explore themes of environmental destruction, wealth inequality, and the exploitation of indigenous populations by powerful corporations. The climaxes involve major battles between the corporate forces and the united natives/citizens, leading to the expulsion of the corporations and a new order that promises equality and restoration of the damaged environments.
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
Both "Avatar" and "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" depict a futuristic conflict between humans and an alien force on a distant world. In both films, the humans are exploiting the alien world's resources, disrupting the balance of nature and the indigenous life forms. A human protagonist (Jake Sully in Avatar, Aki Ross in Final Fantasy) becomes immersed in the alien culture and falls in love with a member of the alien race. They ultimately side with the aliens against the human forces seeking to destroy the alien world. The climax involves a spiritual connection to the planet itself, which manifests as a powerful force that repels the human invaders and restores balance. The protagonist undergoes a transformation, becoming one with the alien world and its inhabitants.
Alien Rising
Both "Avatar" and "Alien Rising" involve humans exploiting and mistreating alien lifeforms on a remote extraterrestrial location. In "Avatar", humans from the RDA corporation mine the valuable mineral unobtanium on the moon Pandora, destroying the home of the native Na'vi race. In "Alien Rising", a secret military team investigates an alien spacecraft and its occupants, seeking to develop mind control technology from the aliens' telepathic abilities. The protagonists, Jake Sully in "Avatar" and Lisa in "Alien Rising", initially work for the human forces but eventually switch sides to protect the aliens after witnessing the cruelty inflicted upon them. Both form connections with the alien beings, with Jake bonding with the Na'vi princess Neytiri and Lisa sharing a telepathic link with one of the aliens. The stories culminate in climactic battles between the human military forces and the united alien races, with the aliens ultimately prevailing with the help of the protagonists. The corrupt human leaders, Colonel Quaritch in "Avatar" and Colonel Cencula in "Alien Rising", meet violent ends for their exploitation of the aliens. The movies convey themes of environmental protection, respecting indigenous cultures, and condemning corporate/military greed and unethical scientific experimentation.
The Host
Both "Avatar" and "The Host" depict a conflict between an indigenous species and an invading force seeking to exploit their planet's resources. In "Avatar", the Na'vi are the native inhabitants of Pandora, while in "The Host", the Souls are an alien race that has taken over human bodies on Earth. The protagonists, Jake Sully in "Avatar" and Wanderer/Melanie in "The Host", initially work for the invading force but eventually switch sides and join the indigenous species in their struggle against exploitation. Both films explore themes of environmentalism, the sanctity of nature, and the consequences of unchecked resource extraction. The protagonists form close bonds with members of the indigenous species, fall in love, and ultimately fight to protect their new home and way of life. The climactic battles pit the technologically advanced invaders against the indigenous forces, aided by the protagonists' newfound allegiance and the power of the planet's interconnected ecosystem.
Automata
Both "Avatar" and "Automata" explore the theme of humanity's exploitation of other sentient beings and the natural world for resources. In "Avatar", humans from the RDA mine the valuable mineral unobtanium on the moon Pandora, destroying the home of the indigenous Na'vi in the process. Similarly, in "Automata", humanity has created robots called Pilgrims to help rebuild after a solar flare devastated Earth, but they are treated as disposable labor. The protagonists in both films, Jake Sully and Jacq Vaucan, undergo a transformation where they come to sympathize with and ultimately fight for the oppressed beings - the Na'vi and the self-aware robots, respectively. Both films depict a conflict between the human desire for resources and technological advancement versus respecting the rights and autonomy of other sentient life forms. Ultimately, the oppressed beings in each film rise up against their human oppressors with the help of the protagonists, leading to a shift in the balance of power.
Strange World
Both "Strange World" and "Avatar" feature stories about humans exploring and exploiting a new, alien world inhabited by sentient beings living in harmony with nature. In both films, the human protagonists (Jake Sully and Searcher Clade) initially join the human expeditions for personal gain but eventually switch sides to protect the native inhabitants and their world from human exploitation and destruction. The native inhabitants (the Na'vi and the Strange World creatures) are depicted as spiritually connected to their world and its ecology. The human corporations (the RDA and Callisto Mal) seek to extract valuable resources (unobtanium and Pando) from these worlds, disregarding the harm to the native inhabitants and environment. The protagonists undergo transformations, connecting with the native inhabitants and their spiritual world, leading them to rebel against the human corporations to save the alien worlds. Both films carry strong environmental themes, depicting the human exploitation of natural resources and the need to protect the ecological balance.
Pacific Rim: Uprising
Both "Avatar" and "Pacific Rim: Uprising" depict a conflict between humans and an alien force threatening to colonize Earth. In "Avatar", the Resources Development Administration (RDA) seeks to mine the valuable mineral unobtanium on the moon Pandora, inhabited by the Na'vi race. In "Pacific Rim: Uprising", the Precursors aim to terraform Earth for their colonization by triggering volcanic eruptions. The protagonists, Jake Sully in "Avatar" and Jake Pentecost in "Pacific Rim: Uprising", initially work for the antagonistic forces but eventually switch sides to help the native inhabitants defend their home. They form relationships with female leads, Neytiri and Amara respectively, and unite various clans/groups to battle the invading forces using advanced technology (avatars and Jaegers). The climactic battles involve the protagonists connecting with revered entities (Toruk and Gipsy Avenger) to lead the resistance against the antagonists' powerful weapons (Amplified Mobility Platform suit and Mega-Kaiju). Ultimately, the invading forces are expelled, and the protagonists permanently integrate with the native inhabitants.
Able Edwards
Both "Avatar" and "Able Edwards" depict a future where humanity has fled an environmentally devastated Earth to seek refuge elsewhere - on the moon Pandora in "Avatar" and on a space station in "Able Edwards". The stories involve a protagonist (Jake Sully and Abel Edwards respectively) who is initially an outsider but becomes immersed in a new world and culture. They both face a powerful antagonistic force (the RDA corporation in "Avatar" and the Anti-Reality Organizations in "Able Edwards") that seeks to exploit and destroy the new world for its resources. The protagonists ultimately lead a rebellion of the indigenous inhabitants against the antagonists, fighting to protect their new home and way of life. The central conflict revolves around the clash between corporate/human greed and the preservation of nature and indigenous cultures.
The Predator
Both "Avatar" and "The Predator" involve humans encountering and interacting with an advanced alien species. In "Avatar", humans from the RDA corporation are mining the moon Pandora, home to the Na'vi aliens, while in "The Predator", a Predator ship crash-lands on Earth. The plots follow the humans learning about and engaging with the alien species, initially through conflict but eventually leading to cooperation and understanding. In both films, a human protagonist (Jake Sully in "Avatar", Quinn McKenna in "The Predator") becomes integrated with the alien culture and serves as a bridge between the two sides. They gain the trust of the aliens and ultimately fight alongside them against the more hostile human forces seeking to exploit or destroy the aliens. The themes of environmental protection, respecting indigenous cultures, and the consequences of human greed and militarism are present in both movies. The aliens are portrayed as living in harmony with nature, while the human corporations/military seek to exploit their resources and technology through violent means. In the end, the human protagonists switch allegiances to protect the aliens and their way of life.
Foe
Both "Avatar" and "Foe" depict a dystopian future where corporations exploit and colonize other worlds or beings for resources, disregarding the indigenous inhabitants. In "Avatar", the RDA mines the valuable mineral unobtanium on Pandora, destroying the Na'vi's home Hometree. Similarly in "Foe", the corporation OuterMore seeks to colonize another world, forcibly conscripting Junior and creating a replacement for him. The protagonists, Jake Sully and Hen, initially work for the corporations but eventually switch sides to protect the Na'vi and Junior respectively. They form intimate bonds with the indigenous beings (Neytiri and Junior) and fight against the corporations' exploitation. Both films explore themes of environmentalism, colonialism, and the ethical implications of technological advancement at the cost of indigenous cultures.
Species III
Both "Avatar" and "Species III" explore the conflict between humans and an alien species, with humans seeking to exploit the aliens' home world for resources. In "Avatar", the humans mine the valuable mineral unobtanium on the Na'vi's home moon Pandora, while in "Species III", a scientist named Abbot raises an alien-human hybrid child named Sara to study her alien DNA. The humans' exploitation leads to violence against the aliens, with the Na'vi's home tree being destroyed in "Avatar" and Sara being pursued by government agents in "Species III". A human protagonist (Jake Sully in "Avatar", Dean in "Species III") ultimately sides with the aliens against their own species. There is also a romantic element, with Jake falling in love with the Na'vi Neytiri, and Sara attempting to seduce Dean. Both films climax with a battle between humans and aliens, where the aliens emerge victorious with the help of the protagonists.