12 Upcoming Sci-Fi Movies That Could Be Better Than Star Wars: The Last Jedi
8. Mortal Engines
Release Date: December 14
A $100 million Peter Jackson-produced sci-fi adventure movie based on an acclaimed series of novels is certainly worth paying attention to, and while the movie doesn't count a heap of famous faces among its cast (save for Hugo Weaving and Stephen Lang) or boast a name director at the helm, just remember how great District 9 turned out amid similar circumstances under Jackson's supervision.
From the teaser trailer that's been released so far, Mortal Engines looks visually gorgeous (with its steampunk-inspired style), thematically ambitious and distinct enough from the usual glut of tentpole fantasy movies to carve out a fine niche for itself.
If Jackson can help steer director Christian Rivers in the right direction, this could be the start of a bold new sci-fi franchise, especially with three more books left to adapt.