The Top 10 Worst Science Fiction Films Ever Made

TLDRThis video counts down the top 10 most unintentionally bad science fiction films, featuring over-complicated plots, shallow characters, and missed opportunities. From a moon falling onto Earth to a planet of men who can hear each other's thoughts, these films failed to impress audiences and critics alike.

Key insights

🌙Moonfall stands out as a disaster movie with an overcomplicated plot about a falling moon.

🗣️Chaos Walking disappoints with shallow characters and missed opportunities in its intriguing premise.

🤖Terminator Genesis, despite being a reboot, lacks substance beyond big special effects and action sequences.

👽Mack and Me is a poorly made ET ripoff with a shallow storyline and bad acting.

💫Jupiter Ascending suffers from weak writing, acting, and confused storytelling, despite its visually stunning effects.

Q&A

What is the worst science fiction film ever made?

The Adventures of Pluto Nash is often cited as the worst science fiction film ever made, with a poor script, weak comedy, and underwhelming performances.

Which science fiction film had the most disappointing reviews?

Battlefield Earth, based on a book by L. Ron Hubbard, received overwhelmingly negative reviews for its bad acting, weak plot, and special effects.

Are there any cult classic science fiction films on the list?

Plan 9 from Outer Space, directed by Ed Wood, is considered a cult classic with a so bad it's good reputation, despite being critically panned.

Did any science fiction films on the list have potential but fell short?

Terminator Genisys and Jupiter Ascending had the potential for success with their established franchises and intriguing premises, but failed to deliver on their promise.

Which science fiction film disappointed audiences despite having a large budget and star-studded cast?

The Adventures of Pluto Nash, starring Eddie Murphy, had a budget of over $100 million but only made $7.1 million at the box office, making it a major financial failure.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the top 10 most unintentionally bad science fiction films.

00:09Moonfall stands out as a disaster movie with an overcomplicated plot about a falling moon.

01:30Chaos Walking disappoints with shallow characters and missed opportunities in its intriguing premise.

02:23Terminator Genesis, despite being a reboot, lacks substance beyond big special effects and action sequences.

03:15Mack and Me is a poorly made ET ripoff with a shallow storyline and bad acting.

04:09Jupiter Ascending suffers from weak writing, acting, and confused storytelling, despite its visually stunning effects.

09:00The Adventures of Pluto Nash is often cited as the worst science fiction film ever made.

10:00Battlefield Earth received overwhelmingly negative reviews for its bad acting, weak plot, and special effects.

10:59Plan 9 from Outer Space is considered a cult classic with a so bad it's good reputation.

11:58Terminator Genisys and Jupiter Ascending had the potential for success but failed to deliver on their promise.

12:55The Adventures of Pluto Nash, starring Eddie Murphy, was a major financial failure despite its large budget and star-studded cast.

13:27Conclusion and closing thoughts on the top 10 worst science fiction films ever made.