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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Mars Attacks! (1996) as a comedy theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The comedy and fantasy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 46m · ★ 6.4

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    1.Home (2015)

    ★ 6.8 · Fantasy · Comedy · Animation · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mars Attacks! clicked for you, Home (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and fantasy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Peacock Premium
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    2.Men in Black II (2002)

    ★ 6.4 · Action · Comedy · Science Fiction · 1h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mars Attacks! clicked for you, Men in Black II (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and science fiction, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
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    3.Don't Look Up (2021)

    ★ 7.1 · Comedy · Science Fiction · Drama · 2h 18m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mars Attacks! clicked for you, Don't Look Up (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and science fiction, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    4.Mickey 17 (2025)

    ★ 6.8 · Science Fiction · Comedy · Adventure · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mars Attacks! clicked for you, Mickey 17 (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and science fiction, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    5.Bugonia (2025)

    ★ 7.4 · Science Fiction · Thriller · Comedy · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mars Attacks! clicked for you, Bugonia (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and science fiction, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Peacock Premium
    • Peacock Premium Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
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    • FlixFling(Rent)
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    6.Repo Man (1984)

    ★ 6.7 · Comedy · Science Fiction · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mars Attacks! clicked for you, Repo Man (1984) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and science fiction, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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    7.Skins (2017)

    ★ 6.4 · Drama · Comedy · Fantasy · 1h 18m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mars Attacks! clicked for you, Skins (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and fantasy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    8.Logan (2017)

    ★ 7.8 · Action · Drama · Science Fiction · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mars Attacks! clicked for you, Logan (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in 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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    • Disney Plus
    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    9.Man of Steel (2013)

    ★ 6.6 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 23m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mars Attacks! clicked for you, Man of Steel (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in 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
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Cinemax Amazon Channel
    • Cinemax Apple TV Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
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    10.Armageddon (1998)

    ★ 6.8 · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 2h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mars Attacks! clicked for you, Armageddon (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in 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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    • fuboTV
    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Mars Attacks!?
Try Home, Men in Black II, Don't Look Up—each shares DNA with Mars Attacks! while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Mars Attacks!?
Mars Attacks! (1996) is best described as Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Mars Attacks! worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.4/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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