Science fiction movies had a terrific run in the 2010s. From giant blockbusters to smaller standalone films, the genre easily comprises some of the best titles of the decade. Major franchises like Star Wars, Planet of the Apes, Alien, The Hunger Games, and Mad Max all released new installments, while standalone movies such as The Martian, Gravity, and Edge of Tomorrow offered a fresh sense of novelty for fans. Those who enjoy stories set in outer space, a dystopian future, or a fictional world were in for a multitude of amazing movies throughout the 2010s.

It will be a challenge for another decade to dethrone the 2010s as the greatest decade for sci-fi in recent memory. Thus, it’s fun to look back and reminisce about the many wonderful works of sci-fi that came out during this period. The following 10 sci-fi movies defined the 2010s and are still incredible works of cinema today.

An underrated and beautifully crafted sci-fi movie, 2018’s High Life centers on a group of prisoners sent into deep space to investigate a black hole and participate in various experiments. Told in non-linear fashion, the story takes numerous darks turns and depicts gruesome endings for many of its characters. At the same time, High Life presents an alluring atmosphere that’s hard to turn away from. High Life‘s stellar cast remain the film’s beating heart. Robert Pattinson is fantastic as the lead character Monte, and Juliette Binoche and Mia Goth deliver outstanding supporting performances. More sci-fi fans need to watch High Life because it ranks among the genre’s best.