Movies like TRON: Legacy

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   TRON: Ares

   Same saga

   2025 · 119 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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   A highly sophisticated Program called Ares is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with A.I. beings.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • the same saga or cinematic universe
   • strong shared themes: artificial intelligence (a.i.) and computer program

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   Tron

   Same saga

   1982 · 96 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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   When brilliant video game maker Flynn hacks the mainframe of his ex-employer, he is beamed inside an astonishing digital world and becomes part of the very game he is designing. In his mission through cyberspace, Flynn matches wits with a maniacal Master Control Program and teams up with Tron, a security measure created to bring balance to the digital environment.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • the same saga or cinematic universe
   • strong shared themes: based on game and based on video game

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   Divergent

   Similar atmosphere

   2014 · 140 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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   In a world divided into factions based on personality types, Tris learns that she's been classified as Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late.

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   • a closely matched era

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   The Matrix Reloaded

   Similar atmosphere

   2003 · 138 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · Thriller

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   The Resistance builds in numbers as humans are freed from the Matrix and brought to the city of Zion. Neo discovers his superpowers, including the ability to see the code inside the Matrix. With machine sentinels digging to Zion in 72 hours, Neo, Morpheus and Trinity must find the Keymaker to ultimately reach the Source.

   Why it connects

   • strong shared themes: artificial intelligence (a.i.) and dystopia
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap

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   Transformers: Age of Extinction

   Similar atmosphere

   2014 · 165 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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   As humanity picks up the pieces after the battle of Chicago, a shadowy group reveals itself in an attempt to control the direction of history…while an ancient, powerful new menace sets Earth in its crosshairs. With help from Cade Yeager, Optimus Prime and the Autobots rise to meet their most fearsome challenge yet.

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   • strong genre and movie-style overlap
   • a closely matched era

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   Transformers: The Last Knight

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   2017 · 154 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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   Humans and Transformers are at war. Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. Saving our world falls upon the shoulders of an unlikely alliance: Cade Yeager; Bumblebee; an English Lord; and an Oxford Professor.

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   • strong genre and movie-style overlap

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   The Matrix

   Similar atmosphere

   1999 · 136 min · Action · Science Fiction

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   Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth.

   Why it connects

   • strong genre and movie-style overlap
   • shared themes: artificial intelligence (a.i.) and dystopia
   • similar audience response

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   The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

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   2015 · 137 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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   As the war between the Capitol and the districts reaches its peak, Katniss Everdeen embarks on a perilous mission to liberate Panem and confront President Snow. Joined by a team of trusted allies, she navigates deadly traps, shifting loyalties, and the heavy cost of rebellion, determined to bring freedom to her people and end the Hunger Games once and for all.

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   • strong genre and movie-style overlap

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   The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

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   2013 · 146 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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   After surviving the Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta struggle with the consequences of their victory as unrest spreads across Panem. Forced back into the spotlight, they become symbols of hope and resistance while the Capitol prepares a new and deadly challenge that will change the future of the nation forever.

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   • strong genre and movie-style overlap
   • a closely matched era

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    The Amazing Spider-Man 2

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    2014 · 141 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

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    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • a closely matched era

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