10 Recent Sci-Fi Movies You Probably Haven't Seen
9. Code 8
Available on: Netflix
Code 8 works like a more realistic version of X-Men. In this world, superpowered individuals (or Powers) don't use their abilities to battle supervillains or aliens. Instead, they are assigned jobs which fit their skill set. Since superhumans took all the big jobs, countless non-powered people are made redundant, causing a lot of resentment in society.
When Powers are replaced themselves by robots called Guardians (which work like the X-Men's Sentinels), they are figuratively tossed onto the street, forcing many of them to turn to crime to survive.
If you are bored of formulaic CGI-filled superhero flicks but still enjoy the core concept, Code 8 is the movie for you. It performs better world-building in the first five minutes than most blockbusters manage in their entirety. The special effects are used sparingly but always look slick and polished. Also, if you're a fan of CW's Arrowverse, Code 8 has siblings, Stephen and Robbie Amell, as the two leads.
The only real detriment is the film only clocks in at 98 minutes. Because the filmmakers created such a magnificent world, it's a shame the viewers didn't get a chance to see more of it.