100+ Movies like Edge of Tomorrow
Cosmic Sin
Both "Edge of Tomorrow" and "Cosmic Sin" involve humanity facing an existential threat from an alien invasion force. The aliens possess superior technology and abilities, initially overwhelming human defenses. A key character (Cage in "Edge of Tomorrow", Ford in "Cosmic Sin") gains special knowledge or powers through exposure to the alien enemy, allowing them to reset time loops and gain experience to eventually find the aliens' weakness. This involves repeated cycles of combat, death, and resetting to try new strategies. Ultimately, the protagonists sacrifice themselves to destroy the alien hivemind or central intelligence, resetting the timeline to a reality where humanity has prevailed. The stories parallel each other in depicting humanity's struggle against technologically advanced alien invaders through the lens of time loops and the hard-won knowledge needed to defeat a seemingly unstoppable foe.
Revolt
Both "Edge of Tomorrow" and "Revolt" feature protagonists who become trapped in a time loop, reliving the same events repeatedly. In "Edge of Tomorrow", Major Cage gains the ability to reset the day after being exposed to an alien's blood, while in "Revolt", the soldier Bo suffers memory loss and gains electrical powers after an encounter with alien machines. The protagonists use their newfound abilities and knowledge from previous loops to improve their skills and eventually find a way to defeat the alien threat. They form partnerships with experienced warriors, Rita Vrataski in "Edge of Tomorrow" and Nadia in "Revolt", who guide and train them. The movies explore themes of perseverance, sacrifice, and the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds. Ultimately, the protagonists embrace their roles as humanity's last hope and make the ultimate sacrifice to destroy the alien forces' central power source, resetting the timeline to a world free from the alien invasion.
S.S. Doomtrooper
Both "Edge of Tomorrow" and "S.S. Doomtrooper" feature a protagonist who becomes trapped in a time loop, reliving the same events over and over while gaining increased skills and knowledge with each iteration. In "Edge of Tomorrow", Major Cage gains the ability to reset the day after being exposed to an alien's blood, allowing him to train with Rita Vrataski and eventually find a way to defeat the alien invasion. Similarly, in "S.S. Doomtrooper", Captain Malloy and his team face a seemingly unstoppable Nazi super-soldier, the Doomtrooper, and must repeatedly attempt to destroy it and the secret lab creating it, learning from their failures each time. The core premise of using time loops to gain an advantage against a powerful enemy through trial and error is central to both films. Additionally, both movies involve military operations against a technologically advanced foe, with the protagonists starting as inexperienced fighters who become hardened warriors through their time loop experiences.
Alien Outpost
Both "Edge of Tomorrow" and "Alien Outpost" depict humanity's struggle against an alien invasion. The aliens possess superior technology and tactics, initially overwhelming human defenses. However, a pivotal event - exposure to alien blood in "Edge of Tomorrow" and discovering an alien mind-control device in "Alien Outpost" - grants the protagonists a strategic advantage. This allows them to reset time loops and gain experience to eventually defeat the alien forces. The movies parallel each other in the themes of perseverance against overwhelming odds, the importance of sacrifice, and humanity's resilience in the face of an existential threat.
Boss Level
Both "Edge of Tomorrow" and "Boss Level" follow a similar premise where the main character, an ordinary man, becomes trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over. In each loop, they gain more knowledge and skills to combat an alien/enemy force that threatens humanity. The time loop is caused by their exposure to a powerful alien/quantum device controlled by the antagonists. To break the loop, the protagonists must reach and destroy this device, sacrificing themselves in the process. They form a bond with a female soldier who initially has the time loop power, and she trains them to become skilled warriors. The movies explore themes of perseverance, sacrifice, and making the most of each day despite the time loop. Ultimately, the protagonists use their accumulated knowledge to defeat the enemy and reset the timeline, though their fates remain ambiguous.
The Tomorrow War
Both "Edge of Tomorrow" and "The Tomorrow War" involve a futuristic war against alien invaders that threaten humanity's existence. The protagonists, William Cage and Dan Forester, are initially reluctant soldiers who get caught up in the conflict. They gain the ability to reset time and relive the same events repeatedly, allowing them to gain knowledge and skills to help turn the tide of the war. This time loop mechanic is a central element in both films, with the protagonists dying and restarting numerous times. They team up with experienced soldiers, Rita Vrataski and Muri Forester, who guide them in their mission to locate and destroy the alien masterminds controlling the invasion. The movies culminate in the protagonists sacrificing themselves to eliminate the alien threat, resetting the timeline to prevent the catastrophic future war.
Independence Day: Resurgence
Both "Independence Day: Resurgence" and "Edge of Tomorrow" involve an alien invasion of Earth, where humanity initially suffers devastating losses against a technologically superior extraterrestrial force. However, a key turning point occurs when a human character gains access to the aliens' ability to reset time and relive events in a time loop. This allows them to gain knowledge and skills over repeated loops to eventually turn the tide against the invaders. The movies parallel each other in the protagonist's journey of becoming a more capable warrior through the time loops, as well as the ultimate goal of locating and destroying the central alien intelligence to end the invasion. The theme of humanity's resilience and ability to adapt in the face of overwhelming odds is central to both stories.
The Blackout
Both "Edge of Tomorrow" and "The Blackout" feature a protagonist who becomes trapped in a time loop, reliving the same events repeatedly. In "Edge of Tomorrow", Cage gains the ability to reset the day after being exposed to the blood of an alien "Alpha", while in "The Blackout", the character Eid has similar time-manipulation abilities. The protagonists use their time loop powers to gain experience and skills to fight against a powerful alien enemy that has invaded Earth. They train and die repeatedly, resetting the loop each time, in an effort to find a way to defeat the alien force. The aliens are portrayed as a collective, hive-mind entity controlled by a central "Omega" or "Ra". The stories follow the protagonists as they struggle to break free from the time loop, ultimately leading them to confront and destroy the alien controlling force, ending the loop. Both films explore themes of sacrifice, perseverance, and the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds.
Rakka
Both "Edge of Tomorrow" and "Rakka" feature an alien invasion of Earth, where humanity is on the brink of extinction. The protagonists in both films gain the ability to reset time and relive the same events repeatedly after coming into contact with the alien lifeforms. This time loop allows them to gain knowledge and skills with each iteration, giving them an advantage in the fight against the invaders. The stories follow their journey as they train and attempt to locate and destroy the central alien intelligence controlling the invasion, which would end the time loop. The protagonists form a bond during their shared experiences, and their ultimate goal is to defeat the aliens and save humanity from annihilation.
Ghosts of War
Both "Edge of Tomorrow" and "Ghosts of War" involve characters trapped in a time loop, reliving the same traumatic events over and over. In "Edge of Tomorrow", Cage becomes stuck in a loop where he repeatedly dies in an alien invasion, while in "Ghosts of War", a group of soldiers are cursed to endlessly relive their failure to save an Afghan family during a mission. The protagonists in both films gain knowledge and skills with each loop, allowing them to progress further each time. They also form bonds with other characters who are aware of the loop. Ultimately, the loops are revealed to be supernatural phenomena caused by alien/spiritual forces, and the characters must confront and defeat these forces to break the cycle. Both films explore themes of trauma, guilt, and redemption through the time loop narrative device.