30 Space Opera Movies to Watch
Explore 30 space opera movies, selected for topic accuracy, audience interest, and catalog quality. Browse summaries, ratings, trailers, and where to watch.
Rank 1Movie
The Mandalorian and Grogu
The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.
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2Movie
Dune: Part Two
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
3Movie
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.
More rankings
4MovieDune
2021★ 7.8
5MovieStar Wars
1977★ 8.2
6MovieThe Fifth Element
1997★ 7.6
7MovieAlien
1979★ 8.2
8Movie2001: A Space Odyssey
1968★ 8.0
9MovieThe Empire Strikes Back
1980★ 8.4
10MovieStar Wars: The Last Jedi
2017★ 6.7
11MovieStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019★ 6.3
12MovieStar Wars: The Force Awakens
2015★ 7.2
13MovieReturn of the Jedi
1983★ 7.9
14MovieJupiter Ascending
2015★ 5.5
15MovieStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999★ 6.6
16MovieStar Trek
2009★ 7.4
17MovieStar Trek Beyond
2016★ 6.8
18MovieStar Trek Into Darkness
2013★ 7.3
19MovieStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005★ 7.5
20MovieDune
1984★ 6.2
21MovieSolo: A Star Wars Story
2018★ 6.6
22MovieStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002★ 6.6
23MovieRogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016★ 7.5
24MovieStar Trek: First Contact
1996★ 7.3
25MovieValerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
2017★ 6.7
26MovieStargate
1994★ 7.0
27MovieStar Trek: Insurrection
1998★ 6.5
28MovieRebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
2023★ 6.2
29MovieStar Trek IV: The Voyage Home
1986★ 7.2
30MovieStar Trek: Nemesis
2002★ 6.3
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Explore 30 space opera movies, selected for topic accuracy, audience interest, and catalog quality. Browse summaries, ratings, trailers, and where to watch.
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