Collider highlights ten 21st-century science-fiction films it considers especially loved by critics and audiences, rather than simply the genre’s “best”. The list argues that these films have endured through acclaim, awards, cultural influence and continued audience affection.

– ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ (2004): a romantic drama about former partners Joel and Clementine erasing memories of each other, praised for its imaginative premise, emotional depth and Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet’s performances.
– ‘Children of Men’ (2006): Alfonso Cuarón’s dystopian thriller follows Theo as he helps protect a pregnant refugee in a world facing human extinction, valued for its political relevance and striking action sequences.