When it comes to all of the different genres of film, science fiction is one that can be incredibly creative and innovative. Many of the most famous and beloved sci-fi movies ever made have completely revolutionized the film industry, and although some sci-fi films don't age well, some are absolutely timeless.
This era of filmmaking seems to be one that is very heavy on remakes and reimaginings of classic stories, and sci-fi movies are of course no exception to that. But which science fiction classics are movies that really should never be remade?
10 Jurassic Park
Given what a smashing success Jurassic World has been, it seems safe to assume that the Jurassic Park franchise will not be disappearing from cinemas for a very long while.
But while sequels to the original film are more than fine, remaking this absolute classic would be a huge mistake. It is the movie that launched the series, but remaking it badly would mean the end of this cinematic juggernaut.
9 Predator
Predator is yet another science fiction classic that has been the launching pad for an entire franchise of films, however the simplicity and straightforwardness of the original makes it one of those movies that should just be left alone.
Not to mention, while the concept isn't entirely impossible to pull off now, given how interconnected and technologically advanced the world is, the believability of a bunch of commandos stuck in the jungle with an undiscovered alien seems unlikely.
8 2001: A Space Odyssey
Stanley Kubrick is one of the few directors in the world who can be called a true master of filmmaking, and it seems like every movie he made revolutionized film in some way. But none was more revolutionary than 2001: A Space Odyssey.
And while 2001 definitely still holds up today, most of the innovations from the film have now been surpassed, and it's difficult to imagine anyone else doing this esoteric tale any justice.
7 The Abyss
James Cameron is one of the most accomplished and lauded directors in science fiction history, but one of his most underappreciated films is his underwater journey, The Abyss.
However, despite the fact that The Abyss is an impressive spectacle in it's own right, it's a movie that definitely should never be remade. Everyone involved with the film has talked about what utter torture this underwater shoot was, and clearly no one should ever be subjected to that again.
6 Blade Runner
Ridley Scott's iconic, futuristic film Blade Runner really changed the face of science fiction in film, and Blade Runner 2049 was a shockingly impressive follow up to this singular movie. But remaking this classic would be a mistake.
The original is already without flaw, so trying to recreate it or make it better is far more likely to result in an inferior film instead of a superior one.
5 District 9
District 9 is a movie that really came out of nowhere. Filmed in South Africa, this movie focuses on an alternate world where Earth, more specifically Johannesburg, is now home to a species of stranded and sickly aliens that have essentially been isolated in internment camps.
The movie's found footage style and the fact that it features unknown actors makes it feel extremely real, and any Hollywood remake of the film would undoubtedly dilute it's vibe and overall thematic message about prejudice.
4 Star Wars: A New Hope
This movie launched arguably the biggest franchise in film history as well as completely revitalized the world of science fiction in media, so it would come as no surprise if a studio executive out there has some ideas about remaking the original Star Wars film, A New Hope.
But honestly, while the film itself is a classic, much of it's continued success rides on nostalgia and the fact that it was revolutionary in it's time.
3 Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
A New Hope obviously started the series that changed the world, but if The Empire Strikes Back hadn't been the epic sequel that upped the ante for the entire Star Wars universe then it's hard to know if it even would have been the massive success that it became.
Empire is pretty undisputed as the top Star Wars film ever made, and although the current Star Wars franchise is flailing a bit, attempting to revitalize it with a remake of this movie would be a huge gaffe.
2 Alien
There is obviously a trend with most of the sci-fi films that have made this list, since they are exceptional movies that are so good that they have spawned entire movie franchises. And clearly the same can be said about Alien.
Continuing the franchise certainly makes sense from a financial perspective, but trying to remake the original wouldn't work very well. A huge aspect of Alien's success is the surprise factor, which obviously any remake won't have.
1 A Clockwork Orange
For yet another entry from Stanley Kubrick's filmography, there is A Clockwork Orange. It's a film that is still quite disturbing today, and it's intense subject matter would be extremely easy for any more amateurish directors to screw up.
And like many other classic science fiction films, A Clockwork Orange shouldn't be remade simply because the original really can't be improved upon.
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