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Released in 2014, *The Maze Runner* kicked off a popular film series, followed by *Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials* and *Maze Runner: The Death Cure*. Based on James Dashner’s books, the movie stars Dylan O’Brien as Thomas, a teenager who finds himself in a mysterious maze with no memory of who he is. Along with other boys known as the Gladers, Thomas works to escape, quickly realizing the maze is dangerous and part of something much larger. Directed by Wes Ball, *The Maze Runner* was a huge hit around the world and remains a highly-regarded young adult science fiction film.

The fact that this list of truly great science fiction movies is relatively short speaks volumes about the quality of the genre. Many sci-fi films remain beloved decades after their release. Attempts to remake these classics often fall flat, lacking the original’s personality and appeal – think of the 2008 version of *The Day the Earth Stood Still* or the 2012 *Total Recall*. However, the four movies below are exceptional – they’re not just remakes, they actually surpass the originals, often making the earlier versions less well-known.

The Avengers have had a lot of members over the years, and while most were great, some just didn’t quite fit in. A few were actively harmful to the team, and one or two caused so many problems it’s best not to dwell on their time with the Avengers. While they usually meant well, good intentions aren’t always enough to make a successful team member.