Movies like Dante's Peak

This disaster epic imagines the end of the world as predicted by the Mayan calendar, showcasing a series of global cataclysms. Fans of 'Dante's Peak' looking for more large-scale disaster spectacles will find '2012' delivers intense action and cutting-edge special effects.

'Armageddon' takes the disaster genre to space with a story about a group of oil drillers sent to prevent an asteroid from colliding with Earth. Like 'Dante's Peak', it combines personal drama with the tension of a looming disaster, all centered around a race against time.

Centering on storm chasers tracking tornadoes in Oklahoma, 'Twister' captures the high-octane energy and peril associated with natural disasters. Audiences that enjoyed the suspense and visual effects of 'Dante's Peak' will find 'Twister' similarly gripping.

This film delves into the catastrophic effects of climate change, presenting a series of extreme weather events around the globe. Similar to 'Dante's Peak', 'The Day After Tomorrow' focuses on survival in the face of natural disasters, combining action with a dramatic human story.

A deadly comet is on a collision course with Earth, and humanity must prepare for its potential extinction. Offering a mix of human drama and the threat of global destruction, 'Deep Impact' will resonate with those who enjoyed the tense atmosphere of 'Dante's Peak'.

In 'The Core', the Earth's inner core has stopped spinning, threatening to destroy all life on the planet, prompting a team to venture deep below the surface to set it spinning again. This creative spin on the disaster genre shares with 'Dante's Peak' a mix of scientific intrigue and thrilling adventure.

Set in the heart of Los Angeles, 'Volcano' follows the chaos that unfolds when a volcano erupts in the city. Like 'Dante's Peak', it offers a thrilling portrayal of a natural disaster with high-stakes and a focus on emergency response, making it a hit for viewers who crave disaster movie adrenaline.