Movies like 2012

Twister whirls audiences into the intense world of storm chasing, as characters dodge devastating tornadoes. It delivers a suspenseful ride that will appeal to those who enjoy the disaster suspense and edge-of-your-seat action found in 2012.

While taking the disaster theme into the realm of science fiction, Independence Day provides a grandiose scale of destruction with an alien invasion thrown into the mix. Fans of 2012's ensemble cast facing global calamity will get a similar adrenaline rush from this extraterrestrial showdown.

Delivering another heavy dose of disaster-themed spectacle, The Day After Tomorrow ushers viewers into a world plagued by cataclysmic climate events. Like 2012, fans will find themselves gripped by the struggle of the characters to survive against near-insurmountable odds in the face of nature's fury.

Armageddon rocket-fuels its way into the disaster genre with a team of oil drillers sent to space to prevent an asteroid from annihilating Earth. Like 2012, it combines high-stake missions with a touch of humanity and personal sacrifice, offering a blockbuster embodiment of imminent peril.

Deep Impact explores the emotional and disastrous ramifications of a comet on a collision course with Earth. Moviegoers who liked the intertwining personal stories amidst the catastrophic events of 2012 will be drawn to this similarly themed doomsday scenario.

Volcano fires up the screen with its portrayal of a volcanic eruption in the heart of Los Angeles, presenting a localized, yet intense disaster scenario. Admirers of 2012's dramatic survival elements and the visceral depiction of natural disaster consequences will find this an engaging watch.