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Æon Flux (2005), an American science fiction action film, is based on the animated TV series of the same name created by Peter Chung. In 2011, a deadly pathogenic virus wiped out 99% of humanity, forcing the survivors to scatter and regroup across Earth. Eventually, five million humans settled in Bregna, a walled futuristic city ruled by scientists. Though Bregna may seem like an idyllic place compared to the destroyed Earth, people still go missing and suffer from nightmares. Æon Flux is a skilled warrior and part of the Monicans, an underground rebel group led by the Handler that uses telepathy technology to ...

Robots (2005) is an American animated sci-fi adventure comedy film set in a world inhabited by sentient beings made of metal. The story follows the journey of Rodney Copperbottom, a young and ambitious inventor who looks up to Bigweld – a renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of Bigweld Industries. The company not only employs other inventors but also provides spare parts for robots in need. Inspired by Bigweld’s motto of ‘seeing a need and filling it’, Rodney creates his own flying robot named Wonderbot to help his father Herb, who works as a dishwasher at a local restaurant. However, when Herb’s boss catches them in the act, ...

The Jacket (2005), an American science-fiction psychological thriller film directed by John Maybury, begins with Jack Starks as an active soldier in the Gulf War. Through his voice-over, we learn that he was 27 when he died for the first time. While on duty, he is ambushed and shot in the head by a young boy. One year later, Jack is portrayed as a solitary figure, hitch-hiking along a snowy road. He comes across a broken-down pick up truck occupied by Jean Price, an intoxicated mother, and her daughter who appears to be around eight or ten years old. Despite Jean’s erratic behavior and vomiting episodes, the girl ...

The Island (2005) is an American science fiction thriller film, directed and co-produced by Michael Bay based on a story by Tredwell-Owen. On July 19, 2019, residents of a secluded compound, including Lincoln Six Echo and Jordan Two Delta, are governed by strict rules as they believe the outside world is no longer habitable except for one pathogen-free island. In this dystopian setting, a lottery determines who gets to leave the compound and live on the island each week. However, Lincoln begins experiencing dreams that he knows are not his own memories. When Dr. Merrick, ...

War of the Worlds (2005), an American science fiction action-thriller, was directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Josh Friedman and David Koepp. Based on H. G. Wells’ famous 1898 novel of the same name, the film opens with a narrator describing the threat of extraterrestrial beings who are envious of humanity’s dominance over Earth. The story follows Ray Ferrier, a divorced longshoreman working as a crane operator in Brooklyn, New York. He is estranged from ...

Serenity (2005), an American space Western film, was written and directed by Joss Whedon in his feature directorial debut. In the 26th century, humanity has colonized a new solar system with the central planets forming the Alliance. After winning a war against the rebellious Independents who refused to join them, tensions continue to simmer between the two groups. The Tam siblings, River and Dr. Simon, face their own struggles when she is taken by Alliance scientists and transformed into both a psychic and an assassin. But thanks to her brother’s bravery, River is saved as a teenager. During her training, she ...

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) is an epic space opera film directed and written by George Lucas. While above Coruscant, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker embark on a rescue mission to save Supreme Chancellor Palpatine from General Grievous, a cyborg Separatist commander. Their plans are disrupted when they encounter the Sith Lord Count Dooku, whom Anakin ultimately defeats. Despite their success, Grievous manages to escape as the flagship sustains damage and crashes onto Coruscant. Upon returning to the planet’s surface, Anakin is reunited with his wife Padmé Amidala. However, he soon ...

The science fiction action-adventure film, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004), marked Kerry Conran’s directorial debut. Set in a technologically advanced 1939, the zeppelin Hindenburg III docks atop the Empire State Building. On board is Dr. Jorge Vargas, who arranges for a package containing two vials to be delivered to another scientist, Dr. Walter Jennings. However, after delivering the package, Dr. Vargas disappears. Meanwhile, reporter Polly Perkins from The Chronicle is investigating the disappearances of not only Dr. Vargas but also five other renowned scientists. A mysterious message leads her to ...

The television series Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009) followed the journey of the remaining humans from the Twelve Colonies of Kobol after they were destroyed by the Cylons. The group, led by President Laura Roslin and Commander William Adama, traveled in a makeshift fleet of ships with the Battlestar Galactica as their central command. As they evaded pursuit from the Cylons, who sought to eliminate all human survivors, they searched for Earth, a legendary and elusive ‘thirteenth’ colony. Unlike other space-themed shows, Battlestar Galactica featured no humanoid aliens; instead, the antagonists were artificial Cylon androids. Additionally, both sides used ...

Stargate Atlantis (2004–2009) is a science fiction TV show within the Stargate franchise. It was developed by Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper as a spin-off of Stargate SG-1, which was originally created by Wright and Jonathan Glassner and based on the 1994 film Stargate. The series aired for five seasons on the Sci-Fi Channel in the US and The Movie Network in Canada, premiering on July 16, 2004 and concluding its run on January 9, 2009. Filmed ...

I, Robot (2004) is a science fiction action film directed by Alex Proyas. The screenplay, written by Jeff Vintar and Akiva Goldsman, is adapted from Vintar’s original script Hardwired and inspired by Isaac Asimov’s collection of short stories from 1950. Taking place in the year 2035, humanoid robots follow the Three Laws of Robotics to serve humanity. Detective Del Spooner of the Chicago Police Department ...

The Butterfly Effect (2004) is an American sci-fi thriller written and directed by Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber. Growing up, Evan Treborn and his friends, Lenny Kagan and Kayleigh Miller, along with Kayleigh’s brother Tommy, experienced numerous psychological traumas that often left Evan with amnesia. These events included being coerced into participating in George Miller’s abusive behavior towards his children, being nearly strangled by his institutionalized father Jason Treborn (who is then killed by guards), accidentally causing the death of a mother and ...

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), directed by Michel Gondry, follows Joel Barish as he discovers that his ex-girlfriend, Clementine Kruczynski, has had her memories of him deleted by the New York company Lacuna. In a heartbroken state, Joel decides to undergo the same procedure and records a tape recounting their tumultuous relationship. While he sleeps in his apartment, the Lacuna staff work on his brain to erase any trace of their time together. During this process, one employee named Patrick leaves to visit Clementine and uses their shared memories to try to win her over. Meanwhile, other employees Stan ...

The American disaster movie, The Day After Tomorrow (2004), was co-created and directed by Roland Emmerich. Inspired by the 1999 book The Coming Global Superstorm by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber, the film follows Jack Hall, an American paleoclimatologist. Together with his colleagues Frank and Jason, they are conducting ice-core sampling in the Larsen Ice Shelf for NOAA. During their research, the ice shelf breaks off into the ocean. At a UN conference in New Delhi, Jack presents his findings on how climate change ...

Lost (2004–2010) is an American sci-fi adventure drama series developed by Jeffrey Lieber, J. J. Abrams, and Damon Lindelof for ABC, running from September 22, 2004 to May 23, 2010 for six seasons and a total of 121 episodes. The show incorporates supernatural elements and chronicles the lives of the survivors of a commercial flight from Sydney to Los Angeles that crashes on an enigmatic island in the South Pacific Ocean. Each episode delves into a main storyline on the island while also featuring flashbacks or ...

Battlestar Galactica (2003) is an American military science fiction television series and a part of the larger franchise. The show depicts a war between the Twelve Colonies of Kobol, home to humans, and the Cylons, robots created by humans. After a period of peace lasting 40 years, the Cylons launch a sudden nuclear attack with the aim of wiping out humanity. The attack is devastating, decimating nearly all human life in the Twelve Colonies and crippling their military forces due to a malicious computer virus introduced by Number Six, a Cylon in human form. She utilized her relationship with renowned scientist Dr. Gaius Baltar to gain access codes through an insider ...

The Animatrix (2003), a groundbreaking adult animated science fiction anthology film, was produced by the Wachowskis. Through nine captivating short films, it delves into the origins of The Matrix film series, including the epic war between humans and machines that resulted in the creation of the iconic Matrix. Not only does it provide insights into the universe, but it also connects to other franchises that have followed suit with similar projects over time. 01: The Second Renaissance Part I. During the mid twenty-first century, human flaws of vanity and ...

The Matrix Revolutions (2003), the third film in The Matrix series, was released six months after prior and was written and directed by the Wachowskis. It picks up immediately after the events of The Matrix Reloaded. Neo and Bane are still unconscious on the ship Hammer’s medical bay when the movie begins. Inside the Matrix, Neo is stuck in a zone called Mobil Ave, situated between the machine world and the Matrix. Here, he meets a group of programs, including a girl named Sati. The ‘father’ informs Neo that this area is controlled by a program called the Trainman, who is loyal to the ...

The Wachowskis’ science-fiction action film, The Matrix Reloaded (2003), continues the story of The Matrix. Neo and Trinity have now become romantically involved six months after the previous events. Morpheus receives an urgent message from Captain Niobe of the Logos for an emergency meeting among all ships in Zion. It has been discovered that an army of Sentinels is rapidly approaching Zion and will arrive in just three days. In response, Commander Lock orders all ships to return to Zion to prepare for defense. However, Morpheus requests that one ship remain behind to contact the Oracle. Inside the ...

Paycheck (2003) is a science fiction action film directed by John Woo. Written by Dean Georgaris, it is adapted from Philip K. Dick’s short story of the same name. Set in the near future, the story follows Michael Jennings, a talented reverse engineer who improves upon his clients’ technology by analyzing their competitors’. To ensure confidentiality, Jennings undergoes memory wipes with the help of his friend Shorty. One day, he is contacted by his old college roommate James Rethrick, who offers him a ...