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What are some new movies worth watching for someone who likes sci-fi and fantasy

Looking for new movies that are sci-fi, fantasy or a mixture of both, preferably with a utopian tone

I'm don't of the loop on where to get movie and TV show updates so I don't know what's out there

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Alien Romulus - If you haven't already seen it.
Dune Part 2 - You have to watch the first part if you haven't seen the newer Dune movies.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga - I thought this was very good, even though it doesn't really include the eponymous Mad Max
Less mainstream stuff:
The Platform 2 - People complain it's not as good as the first one, but I thought it was solid. You don't really need to watch the first one.
Abigail - More of a horror, but has fantasy elements
V/H/S/Beyond - Horror, but has scifi elements (more than the previous entries)
- Sci Fi, fantasy... Furiosa? Isn't that pure action? With a dumb plot and nonsense happening, just like in 80s action movies?
  
  It's still a sci-fi movie, no? All post-apocalyptic movies are science fiction.
  You're also welcome to give your suggestions. 😄 These are the 2024 movies that I watched and thought fit the bill.
As well as J-Bone's recommendations:
Kalki 2898 AD - like an Indian Star Wars that is set in a dystopian future but mixes in mythology. It's long and I was initially unimpressed but it keeps ramping up to wild levels and completely won me round. It's India's most expensive film and only part 1.
A Quiet Place: Day One - I thought the first two were great and was unsure if a prequel would work as well, but it does.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - a return to New York should have delivered a film on oar with the original but it didn't hit the spot (perhaps because of the rather poor quality baddie). However, it is worth a watch.
Poor Things - very odd, fantastical film. Could have done being trimmed down but like nothing else you'll see in the cinema.
Godzilla: Minus One - just watched the Minus Color version in the cinema on Godzilla Day and it still stands on, the B&W suiting the more melodramatic plot.
Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes - if you love the series you'll likely enjoy the prequel. If you aren't a fan you can skip it.
The Creator - I was increasingly unconvinced by the plot as the film progressed but it doesn't half look good.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - after Crystal Skull anything would be an improvement but this exceeded my, admittedly, low expectations and was a fun romp. Fourth, perhaps third, best Indy film depending on how well you think Temple of Doom has aged.
Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse - it would be difficult to beat the first film but I think this one might do.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 - wasn't as big a fan of 2 than one but the series finished really strong.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods - didn't get a great reception but I enjoyed it for what it was, dumb fun.
- Kalki 2898 AD sounds fun. Have not heard of it. Will have to check it out. Cheers!
  
  Yeah, if you are looking for a big science fantasy film that largely flew under the radar in the West then that's the one. A few people here have seen it and they all spoke favourably about it.
Falling Stars was a good indie low budget film I saw recently. A little sci-fi, a little fantasy.
Here's the trailer. Here ya go!
- Falling Stars
  This looks cool. Thanks!
It's not a movie, but Arcane is pretty great so far. Three Body Problem is another cool one, if you can tolerate balloon lip lady.
Define "New." Like last year or so? For scifi:
Dune 1 & 2
The Wild Robot
Furiosa
Ghostbusters Frozen Empire
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
In that order, more or less. Aliens Romulus is not terrible but there's a movie with virtually the same plot that's a lot better called Alien (1979) that you should watch instead.
For fantasy:
Poor Things
Wonka
The Marvels
Poor Things is a real treat. Wonka is a musical. Marvels is superhero fantasy and Sci fi mixed.
China and Russia have been putting out some big films lately...
The Wandering Earth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wandering_Earth
Black Out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blackout_(2019_film)
Invasion https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_(2020_film) (Poorly named)
- I started watching wandering earth a few years ago. It seemed like a dumb action movie so I quit. Does it get better?
  
  Not really. It was a cool concept, but it was a generic action flick with a lot of national pride.
Alienoid. Korean sci fi about aliens who put their prisoners in human bodies and the time traveling robot wardens.
- That sounds INSANE!
  
  It's great! Quick warning it's two parts so the first just stops with a "to be continued". Trailer https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JaRLlh8Pw5A
- Sold!
A couple of smaller recent-ish films are Midnight Special and The Vast of Night. They are not necessarily utopian.

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