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Why people love it

People revisit Afterburn for the same reason it broke through in 2025: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a science fiction rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. J.J. Perry keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The action and science fiction blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 45m · ★ 6.3

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  1. 96match

    1.Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

    ★ 7.6 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    If Afterburn clicked for you, Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    2.Oblivion (2013)

    ★ 6.7 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If Afterburn clicked for you, Oblivion (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    3.Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)

    ★ 6.6 · Adventure · Science Fiction · Action · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    If Afterburn clicked for you, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    4.Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)

    ★ 7.5 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2h 29m

    Why you'll love it

    If Afterburn clicked for you, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
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    5.Predator: Badlands (2025)

    ★ 7.7 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Afterburn clicked for you, Predator: Badlands (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    6.Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008)

    ★ 6.8 · Animation · Horror · Action · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If Afterburn clicked for you, Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and science fiction, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    7.Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007)

    ★ 7.6 · Animation · Science Fiction · Action · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If Afterburn clicked for you, Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and science fiction, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    8.Code 8 Part II (2024)

    ★ 6.4 · Science Fiction · Action · Crime · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If Afterburn clicked for you, Code 8 Part II (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.Megaboa (2021)

    ★ 6.3 · Action · Horror · Science Fiction · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If Afterburn clicked for you, Megaboa (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and science fiction, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.Monsters of Man (2020)

    ★ 6.4 · Science Fiction · Action · 2h 12m

    Why you'll love it

    If Afterburn clicked for you, Monsters of Man (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Afterburn?
Try Mad Max: Fury Road, Oblivion, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets—each shares DNA with Afterburn while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Afterburn?
Afterburn (2025) is best described as Action, Science Fiction, Comedy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Afterburn worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.3/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this action lane.

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