1. Terminator Salvation (2009)

Genre: Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller
Directed by: McG
Starring: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Moon Bloodgood, Bryce Dallas Howard

In a post-apocalyptic world devastated by nuclear fire, the year is 2018. Skynet has risen, and its army of ᴅᴇᴀᴅly machines now wages war against the last of humanity. Amid the ruins, resistance leader John Connor emerges as the beacon of hope, prophesied to lead mankind against the machines. However, the future takes a twist when Marcus Wright—a mysterious stranger with no memory of the war—arrives, setting off a chain of events that challenge everything John believes about the war, the prophecy, and humanity itself.

With gripping action, an atmospheric wasteland, and a darker tone than its predecessors, Terminator Salvation shifts the series focus from time travel to the battlefield, plunging viewers into the brutal frontline between man and machine. It’s a new chapter that expands the Terminator universe with raw intensity, emotional depth, and explosive combat.

2. Pacific Rim (2013)

Genre: Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi
Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, Burn Gorman

In the near future, humanity’s survival is threatened by mᴀssive, monstrous creatures known as Kaiju that emerge from a breach deep within the ocean. To combat these towering beasts, humanity builds colossal robots called Jaegers, piloted by two humans whose minds are linked through a neural connection. The fate of the world rests in the hands of Raleigh Becket (Charlie Hunnam), a former Jaeger pilot, and Mako Mori (Rinko Kikuchi), an untested recruit. Together, they must face the relentless Kaiju in a battle that could either save or doom the human race.

Pacific Rim brings together larger-than-life action, stunning visual effects, and Guillermo del Toro’s signature creativity to deliver an epic clash between monsters and machines. As the battle rages in cities and the ocean, the fight for survival becomes humanity’s greatest challenge.

3. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)

Genre: Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi
Directed by: Stephen Sommers
Starring: Channing Tatum, Dennis Quaid, Marlon Wayans, Sienna Miller, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Based on the popular Hasbro toy line, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra follows an elite military force, G.I. Joe, as they battle against the evil organization Cobra, led by the mysterious Cobra Commander. After a weapons deal goes wrong, two soldiers—Duke (Channing Tatum) and Ripcord (Marlon Wayans)—are recruited into the G.I. Joe team to stop Cobra from gaining control of a powerful nanomite-based weapon. The team, consisting of highly skilled operatives, engages in intense action-packed missions to stop Cobra from taking over the world.

With high-tech gadgets, fast-paced combat, and explosive action sequences, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra brings the action figures to life in a world of global conspiracies and thrilling battles.

4. Fortress 2 (2000)

Genre: Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller
Directed by: Geoff Murphy
Starring: Christopher Lambert, Loryn Locklin, Clayton Norcross, and Steve Scirrotto

Fortress 2: Re-Entry follows the intense and action-packed journey of former prisoner John Henry Brennick (Christopher Lambert), who finds himself imprisoned once again. This time, he’s not in the high-tech prison from the first film, but in a new, more sinister facility located on a remote space station orbiting Earth. The station, known as Fortress, is a high-security space prison, where prisoners are subjected to horrific treatment and advanced technology designed to break their spirits.

Brennick, now a seasoned veteran of prison life, must navigate the unforgiving conditions aboard the fortress and fight for his freedom once again. Alongside a new group of allies, he must outsmart and overpower the prison’s oppressive warden and avoid the various high-tech traps set up to ensure that escape is impossible. As the battle for survival intensifies, Brennick must call upon his wit, strength, and past experience to escape from this high-stakes cosmic prison and expose the dark secrets of the space station.

5. Beyond Skyline (2017)

Genre: Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller
Directed by: Liam O’Donnell
Starring: Frank Grillo, Iko Uwais, Boyan Loncar, and Yayan Ruhian

Beyond Skyline is an action-packed sci-fi thriller that continues the story from the 2010 film Skyline. The movie follows Mark (Frank Grillo), a tough cop, as he finds himself caught in the midst of an alien invasion. As the alien warships descend upon Earth, Mark must fight to protect his family and stop the extraterrestrial threat.

However, when the aliens capture his son and take him aboard their ship, Mark embarks on a relentless mission to rescue him. The movie quickly escalates to a full-scale battle as Mark teams up with a group of survivors, including a former soldier (Iko Uwais) and a brilliant scientist, in an attempt to outsmart and defeat the alien invaders. As the humans fight for survival, they uncover deeper secrets about the aliens’ motives and their terrifying plans for Earth.

With intense action sequences, thrilling combat, and mind-bending sci-fi elements, Beyond Skyline delivers an electrifying ride that builds on the original while offering a fresh perspective and new challenges in the battle for humanity’s survival.

6. Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

Genre: Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller
Directed by: Doug Liman
Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton, and Brendan Gleeson

In Edge of Tomorrow, humanity is in a desperate fight against an alien invasion, the Mimics, who have taken over most of Europe. Major William Cage (Tom Cruise), a public relations officer with no combat experience, is thrust into a battle he’s unprepared for. After being killed in action on his first day, Cage mysteriously finds himself caught in a time loop, reliving the same brutal battle over and over again.

Each time he dies, Cage wakes up on the same day, gaining more knowledge and experience. He is soon paired with Sergeant Rita Vrataski (Emily Blunt), a skilled soldier known for her incredible combat prowess. Together, they must use the time loop to their advantage, learning from each death in order to break the cycle and defeat the alien invaders once and for all.

As the stakes grow higher and the loop continues, Cage and Vrataski race against time to find a way to end the invasion and stop the Mimics from annihilating humanity. With exhilarating action sequences, clever twists, and a gripping narrative, Edge of Tomorrow offers a thrilling ride that explores themes of sacrifice, resilience, and the power of second chances.

7. Real Steel (2011)

Genre: Action | Drama | Sci-Fi
Directed by: Shawn Levy
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie

Set in a future where human boxing has been replaced by robot-controlled matches, Real Steel follows Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman), a former boxer who now manages robots in the brutal world of robot fighting. Charlie’s life is in disarray after the death of his ex-wife, leaving him with the custody of his estranged son, Max (Dakota Goyo).

Max, a pᴀssionate young boy, stumbles upon an old, discarded robot named Atom. The two form an unlikely bond as they begin training Atom for the robot boxing compeтιтions. Despite Atom’s lack of fighting experience and Charlie’s initial skepticism, they start to rise through the ranks, gaining attention from the robot-fighting world.

As they compete against high-tech, professional robots, Charlie and Max grow closer, and Charlie is forced to confront his past and his relationship with his son. Together, they make their way to the championship, where they must face the reigning champion, Zeus, in an epic battle that tests the bond between father and son, as well as the power of persistence and teamwork.

8. A-X-L (2018)

Genre: Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi
Directed by: Oliver Daly
Starring: Alex Neustaedter, Becky G, Thomas Jane, Alex MacNicoll

In A-X-L, a young, rebellious teen named Miles (Alex Neustaedter) finds an advanced, military robot dog named A-X-L after an accident in the desert. A-X-L is an experimental prototype created for military use, but after a series of events, it is abandoned and left to fend for itself. Miles, realizing the dog’s capabilities, forms a unique bond with A-X-L, who has been programmed with artificial intelligence and the ability to connect with its human companion in a way no machine has before.

As Miles and A-X-L grow closer, they become an unstoppable duo, facing both human and robotic enemies determined to reclaim the prototype. The military, led by a ruthless officer (Thomas Jane), seeks to retrieve A-X-L at any cost. As the stakes rise, Miles must protect his newfound friend and stand up to forces that seek to exploit the robot’s advanced technology for their own purposes.

With thrilling action sequences, heartfelt moments, and a touching exploration of friendship, A-X-L offers an exciting journey into the world of futuristic technology and loyalty.

9. Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)

Genre: Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller
Directed by: Tim Miller
Starring: Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Gabriel Luna

Terminator: Dark Fate acts as a direct sequel to Terminator 2: Judgment Day, effectively rewriting the timeline and ignoring previous sequels. Set decades after the events of T2, Sarah Connor returns as a hardened warrior on a mission to stop a new artificial intelligence threat, “Legion,” which has replaced Skynet in this alternate timeline.

A new advanced Terminator, the Rev-9 (Gabriel Luna), is sent back in time to eliminate Dani Ramos (Natalia Reyes), a factory worker in Mexico City who holds the key to humanity’s future. At her side is Grace (Mackenzie Davis), an augmented super-soldier also sent from the future to protect her. Their paths cross with Sarah Connor, who has dedicated her life to hunting Terminators after the death of her son, John.

Together, they must find the reclusive T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), now living under the alias “Carl,” who has grown more human-like over time. In a race against time and machines, this unlikely team fights to prevent the rise of another machine-dominated apocalypse.

Packed with relentless action, high-stakes emotion, and powerful callbacks to the franchise’s legacy, Dark Fate reinvigorates the Terminator saga with a bold, new direction.

10. Battleship (2012)

Genre: Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi
Directed by: Peter Berg
Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Rihanna, Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgård, Brooklyn Decker

Battleship is a large-scale, effects-driven sci-fi action film inspired by the classic naval combat board game. The story follows Lieutenant Alex Hopper (Taylor Kitsch), a rebellious U.S. Navy officer stationed aboard the USS John Paul Jones. During a routine naval exercise in the Pacific Ocean, an alien armada crashes into Earth’s waters, triggering a ᴅᴇᴀᴅly confrontation between human warships and technologically advanced extraterrestrial forces.

As communications are severed and the fleet becomes trapped in a barrier field, Hopper must rise to the occasion and lead the fight against the invaders. With the help of his crewmates, including weapons specialist Cora Raikes (Rihanna) and his brother Stone Hopper (Alexander Skarsgård), Alex confronts the enemy in a high-stakes battle for survival.

Using strategy, courage, and old-school naval might, the team engages in intense combat both at sea and on land, culminating in an explosive final showdown. With breathtaking action sequences and a patriotic undercurrent, Battleship delivers a summer blockbuster punch.

11. I, Robot (2004)
12. Transformers (2007)
13. Transformers: Rise of the Beast (2003)
14. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
15. A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
16. Wall-E (2008)
17. Robots (2005)
18. Stealth (2005)
19. Surrogates (2009)
20. Iron Man (2008)
21. The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
22. The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
23. The Incredibles (2004)
24. Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002)
25. Nemesis Game – 2003
26. Treasure Planet (2002)
27. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
28. Automata (2006)
29. Android Apocalypse (2006)
30. Battlestar Galactica: Razor (2007)
31. Battlestar Galactica: The Plan (2009)
32. The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
33. Metropia (2009)
34. Cyborg Soldier (2008)
35. Cᴀsshern (2004)
36. Natural City (2003)
37. Renaissance (2006)
38. Screamers: The Hunting (2009)
39. Returner (2002)
40. Robocalypse: A Chronicles Film (2009)
42. Frankenstein vs. The Creature from 43. Blood Cove (2005)
44. Tin Man (2007)
45. Mega Robot (2007)
46. Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01 (2000)
47. RoboDoc (2009)
48. G-Saviour (2000)
49. Avalon (2001)
50. I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK (2006)
51. The Return of Captain Invincible (2003)
52. Gunhed (2000)
53. Tetsujin 28 (2005)
54. Rebooted (2009)
55. Cube Zero (2004)
56. Appleseed (2004)
57. Appleseed Ex Machina (2007)
58. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
59. Robot Stories (2003)
60. The Machine Girl (2008)
61. Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004)
62. Cyborg 2087 (2005)
63. Galerians: Rion (2002)
64. Armitage: Dual Matrix (2002)
65. The Mechanical Bride (2000)
66. RoboGeisha (2009)
67. Absolute Zero (2006)
68. Iron Hero (2007)
69. Monster Island (2004)
70. Vexille (2007)
71. The Animatrix (2003)
72. A Very Robot Christmas (2005)
73. Red Planet (2000)
74. тιтan A.E. (2000)
75. Evolution (2001)
76. The Robot (2006)
77. ᴅᴇᴀᴅ or Alive: Final (2002)
79.The Wild Blue Yonder (2005)
80. Timecop: The Berlin Decision (2003)
81. Silent Running (re-release) (2004)
82. War of the Worlds: Goliath (2009)
83. Pluto Nash (2002)
84. Astro Boy (animated) – 2009)
85. Robo Warriors (2000)
86. Heavy Metal 2000 (2000)
87. Millennium Actress (2001)
88. Robotica Destructiva (2007)
89. Avalon (2001)
90. Malevolent (2002)
91. Archive of the Future (2003)
92. Freeze Frame (2004)
92. Infection (2004)
93. The Final Cut (2004)
94. Dreamcatcher (2003)
95. Impostor (2001)
96. Slither (2006)
97. Supernova (2000)
98. Trancers 6 (2002)
99. TekWar (2002)
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A Farmer’s Misplaced Hammer Led to the Largest Roman Treasure in Britain

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November 16, 1992 was the day which changed Suffolk-resident Eric Lawes’ life in a huge way. What he thought would have been an innocent search for a hammer he had misplaced on his farm in Hoxne Village, Suffolk, England ended up bringing him much more than he had bargained for — namely, uncovering the hiding spot of a long-hidden treasure. Based on the Guardian’s coverage of the story, Eric Lawes had been previously gifted a metal detector upon his retirement as a parting token. He decided to put his retirement gift to good use in order to locate the hammer which he had had some trouble finding. According to a 2018 Smithsonian Magazine article, when the device started recording that there was a strong signal coming from the earth, he knew that he was about to discover something big. As he started digging, it soon became clear to him that he had unearthed a treasure trove.

The Guardian reports that, when Lawes saw that his preliminary digging had yielded a few gold coins and silver spoons, he immediately contacted both the local archaeological society and the police department. Archaeologists came to the property the following day and had the area of earth holding the treasure carefully sectioned-off and removed. Their hope was that at a later stage, in their laboratory, they could examined the items in order to identify both their age and how they were stored.

When all was said and done, close to 60 pounds of items made from silver and gold were found on the site. These included more than 15,000 Roman coins, 200 gold objects, and several silver spoons. For archaeologists, this find — which later became labeled as the Hoxne Hoard — was an incredible discovery. AP News reported that archaeologist Judith Plouviez was over-the-moon about the discovery, saying that it was “an incredibly exciting and amazing find.” What’s more, another archaeologist, Rachel Wilkinson, told Smithsonian Magazine that this discovery was “the largest and latest ever found in Britain.”

Ordinarily, archaeologists would use radiocarbon dating as a means of identifying the age of ancient relics. However, they couldn’t locate any suitable material from the haul. Consequently, they determined the age by examining writing on the coins, as well as the ruler carved into them, estimating that the treasure was probably buried in either 408 or 409 AD.

Roman-era archaeologist Peter Guest told Smithsonian Magazine that “if you look at them a little more carefully, then they should be dated to the period after the separation of Britain from the Roman Empire.” He offers as part of his evidence the fact that almost all of the coins found in the Hoxne Hoard were clipped – in other words, small chunks of their edges had been taken off. These clippings would have been used to create coins which were similar to the Roman coins of that era.

Guest has a logical reason for this, arguing that “The Roman Empire wasn’t supplying Britain with new gold and silver coins, and in light of that, the population tried to get over this sudden cutoff in the supply of their precious metals by making the existing supplies go further.”

Archaeologists also believe that the treasure belonged to a Romano-British family. During that time, considering that there was so much societal discord and upheaval, it was common for Romans who had settled in Britain to bury their most prized possessions.

That said, one archaeologist is of the belief that the hoard had a lot of sentimental value for the Romano-British family to whom it is believed to have belonged. In her book The Hoxne Late Roman Treasure: Gold Jewellery and Silver Plate, Catherine Johns claims that the manner in which the treasure was kept supported this claim. Some of the items which were recovered had been packaged in small, wooden boxes which were lined with leather. What’s more, pieces of wood, locks, and nails, among other things, surrounded the gold and silver pieces. This leads Catherine to assert that the package was carefully buried and not simply chucked away in a rush.

Interestingly enough, the items unearthed might shed some light on the identity of the family who owned them. They cite a gold bracelet bearing the inscription “UTERE FELIX DOMINA IULIANE,” which roughly translates to “use this happily Lady Juliane”. A second name “Aurelius Ursicinus” has also been discovered. This has consequently led some to believe that Juliane and Aurelius were the couple and the original owners of the treasure. That said, that has yet to be confirmed.

All in all, the discovery was a real treasure for archaeologists, and by extension, for Lawes. According to Smithsonian Magazine, in recognition of his discovery and willingness to contact authorities, the British government rewarded him with over £1.7 million, an amount which he shared with the farmer whose land was dug out in order to get the treasure. Funnily enough, apart from the treasure, Lawes also found his lost hammer — which now resides in the British Museum.