The best movies and TV like Starfield to watch after exploring the Settled Systems
Starfield, Bethesda’s latest sci-fi RPG, was finally released this week after nearly a decade of development. That game puts players in the role of the newest recruit of Constellation, an organization of space explorers in 2330 who embark on a mission to uncover the mysteries of the universe.
With the game’s official launch this week, fans have quickly taken to charting their own stories in the vast universe of Starfield’s Settled Systems, whether it be through the creation of new mods, building elaborate extraplanetary outposts, or hunting for the best ships in every star system.
Below, we’ve gathered a list of movies and shows that have similarities to Starfield, whether in their depiction of a spacefaring civilization in the far future or in the common philosophy of space travel as a catalyst for humanity’s evolution. Maybe the vibes are just right, or there’s one crucial detail they share.
In any case, here are our recommendations for the best movies and TV shows to watch after you’re done exploring the vast world that is Starfield.
What it is: Stanley Kubrick’s epic sci-fi drama follows a group of astronauts and scientists who travel to Jupiter aboard a spacecraft piloted by an artificial intelligence on a mission to uncover proof of extraterrestrial life.
Why it’s like Starfield: Like Bethesda Game Studios’ latest RPG opus, 2001: A Space Odyssey is all about the bigger existential questions of humanity’s potential future among the stars. Are we alone in the universe? How would humanity evolve in space? All these questions and more are at the heart of the film’s powerful vision of an alternate future. —Toussaint Egan
Where to watch it: Streaming on Prime Video and Max; available to rent for $3.99 on Amazon, Apple,
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