Top 6 Must-Watch Mars Movies You Should See in Your Lifetime

The film tells the story of the final days of humanity's first exploration mission to Mars. One member of the Tantalus base believes he has made an astounding discovery—fossilized evidence of bacterial life that once existed on the Red Planet. Eager to claim this monumental find for himself, he defies orders and sets out on a forbidden expedition to collect additional samples, hoping to secure his place in history.

However, his excavation turns disastrous when the fragile ground collapses, and the explorer falls into a deep crevice, nearly losing his life. His distressed colleagues must struggle to retrieve his body. As more members of the team disappear mysteriously, they begin to suspect that the life forms they discovered may not be extinct after all. The crew begins to fall apart, and their last hope is the Aurora transport ship.

In 2045, Earth's ecosystem teeters on the brink of collapse due to pollution and overpopulation. In response, many countries propose the idea of colonizing Mars. During several expeditions to the Red Planet, American scientists establish an ecological station to grow algae, aiming to create an atmosphere on Mars in preparation for future human migration. Twelve years later, the algae's oxygen production begins to sharply decline. A spacecraft, Mars-1, is launched to investigate the situation. The crew consists of six members, including commander Kate Bwman, geneticist Quinn Burchenal, elderly scientist and surgeon Bud Chantillas, and engineer Robby Gallagher. As they approach Mars' orbit, the ship encounters a critical malfunction, leaving all systems down. Kate stays aboard to repair the vessel while the remaining five members land on Mars.

The landing capsule is damaged during atmospheric entry, veering off course and crashing far from the intended landing site. Amee, a military robot guiding the crew, disappears after the crash, and Bud Chantillas is severely injured. With their oxygen supply dwindling, the elderly scientist decides to sacrifice himself to save the others.

The remaining crew members make their way toward the ecological station, only to find it destroyed. With only a few minutes of breathable air left, they accept their fate. Burchenal and Gallagher sit in silence to conserve oxygen while Pettengill and Santen head to a nearby cliff to view the Martian landscape one last time. After a quarrel, Pettengill pushes Santen into a deep ravine, later claiming it was a suicide.

With no options left, Gallagher opens the protective hatch, takes a deep breath, and realizes that the Martian atmosphere is breathable. The three survivors rejoice, but Pettengill regrets his actions, knowing that Santen might have lived if not for his push. Though the situation has improved, they can’t contact Mars-1 in orbit and have no way to navigate without their robot guide. Suddenly, Amee reappears. The crew discovers that the robot is damaged and attempt to disable its power source. However, this triggers Amee's defense protocol, and the crew becomes its targets. Burchenal is injured, but Amee refrains from killing him, understanding that the team's movement would slow down with a wounded member. What will happen next?

The Martian tells the gripping survival story of astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) after he's accidentally left behind on Mars. With NASA unable to return for at least four more years, Mark knows he cannot survive that long.

The base his team built can only last for 31 days. Mark must find a water source and grow food in a place where nothing should be able to survive. His extraordinary efforts are finally rewarded when NASA picks up his distress signal. But once again, Mark’s fate is on the line as NASA debates whether returning to Mars might cost the lives of six other astronauts. Mark’s crewmates secretly plan a rescue mission to save him.

Will they succeed? Will Mark make it back to Earth to be reunited with his family? This is the question the whole world is eagerly watching unfold.

John Carter, a former soldier from Virginia, was a man of honor and bravery. However, the despair caused by the American Civil War in the 19th century left him disillusioned. While exploring a cave rumored to contain gold, John is unexpectedly transported to a mysterious world—Barsoom, which he later realizes is Mars. The planet's low gravity gives John enhanced abilities, allowing him to leap great distances and become a superhero on Mars.

Using his newfound powers, John intervenes in an ancient war between native Martians, hoping to prevent the planet's destruction. Along the way, he forms alliances with new friends like Sola, Tars Tarkas, and the adorable Martian dog, Woola. As he learns about the ongoing conflict, John discovers he has a crucial role to play in bringing peace to Mars. His destiny is further altered when he meets the Martian princess, Dejah Thoris, who changes the course of his life.