Introduction

2004 was a great year for science fiction movies that left a lasting impact on fans of the genre. From intergalactic wars to dystopian futures, these films explored complex themes and ideas that continue to resonate with audiences today.

The Day After Tomorrow

The Day After Tomorrow was a disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich that imagined the catastrophic effects of global warming on the planet. The movie follows a group of scientists and citizens as they struggle to survive in the aftermath of a sudden ice age that envelops the world.

The Chronicles of Riddick

The Chronicles of Riddick was a sequel to the cult classic Pitch Black and featured Vin Diesel as the titular anti-hero. The movie was set in a science fiction universe where various factions vied for power, and Riddick found himself caught up in the middle of a grand conspiracy.

I, Robot

I, Robot was a loose adaptation of Isaac Asimov's classic science fiction novel of the same name. The movie starred Will Smith as a detective investigating a series of murders that may have been committed by a rogue artificial intelligence.

Van Helsing

Van Helsing was a supernatural action-adventure film that reimagined the classic monster hunter as a swashbuckling hero. The movie starred Hugh Jackman as the titular character, who was tasked with battling Dracula, the Wolf Man, and other classic Universal monsters.

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow was a retro-futuristic adventure movie that paid homage to classic science fiction serials of the past. The film starred Jude Law as a dashing pilot who teamed up with Gwyneth Paltrow's intrepid reporter to save the world from a mad scientist's plot.

The Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect was a mind-bending thriller that explored the idea of time travel and the consequences of changing the past. The movie starred Ashton Kutcher as a man who discovers that his childhood memories are actually suppressed traumas that he can revisit through blackouts.

The Village

The Village was a horror movie that took place in a secluded 19th-century community that was supposedly protected from the outside world by mysterious creatures in the surrounding woods. The movie starred Joaquin Phoenix and Bryce Dallas Howard as two young lovers who discover the dark secrets of their village.

Resident Evil: Apocalypse

Resident Evil: Apocalypse was a sequel to the 2002 film Resident Evil and featured Milla Jovovich as the ass-kicking heroine Alice. The movie was set in a world overrun by zombies and other biological monstrosities created by the sinister Umbrella Corporation.

The Forgotten

The Forgotten was a supernatural thriller that followed Julianne Moore's character Telly as she investigates the disappearance of her son. The movie took a dark turn when Telly discovered that her memories of her son may have been erased by

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