Collider has published a ranked list of the 25 best science-fiction films of all time, based on IMDb user ratings, spanning classic thrillers, blockbusters and modern releases. The list highlights how audience scores capture the genre's broad appeal, from Cold War-era horror-tinged sci-fi to effects-driven epics and mind-bending contemporary titles.

Films featured include John Carpenter's "The Thing" (1982) and Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" (1993), both rated 8.2/10, alongside the 2026 adaptation "Project Hail Mary" starring Ryan Gosling, also at 8.2/10. The article notes that the top ten highest-rated entries include influential titles such as "Alien", "Back to the Future", "Interstellar" and "Inception".