10 Most Beloved Sci-Fi Movies of the 21st Century

Not so long ago, the 21st century itself seemed like a science fiction setting. While the century so far has failed to live up to the promises made by filmmakers, it has given us some truly stellar sci-fi movies. Modern masterpieces, massive blockbusters and cult classics alike, the 21st century has at least one essential sci-fi movie for every year that's passed. Not all of them have been successful or received glowing responses from critics or audiences, but there are those films that are, or have become, universally beloved.