Movies like Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone

Though a bit more satirical and violent, Starship Troopers shares the theme of fighting against alien foes in a distant future. Its mix of action, special effects, and a military science fiction narrative will resonate with fans of Spacehunter.

Battle Beyond the Stars is a low-budget space opera that borrows elements from both Star Wars and The Magnificent Seven. Viewers who have an affection for the ragtag team of misfits in Spacehunter will appreciate the ensemble of unlikely heroes coming together to defend a planet.

Flash Gordon's campy and colorful space opera aesthetic aligns well with the adventurous spirit found in Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone. Fans of the genre will enjoy the action, the exotic settings, and the larger-than-life characters embarking on a mission to save the universe.

Krull blends science fiction with fantasy elements, featuring a hero on a quest to rescue a princess. Audiences who enjoy the blend of futuristic and medieval elements in Spacehunter will find Krull's unique mixture of genres and imaginative world-building captivating.

The Last Starfighter explores the fantasy of a video game enthusiast recruited by aliens to fight in an interstellar war, similar to how Spacehunter entangles its protagonist in an extraterrestrial conflict. This film is perfect for those who appreciate the combination of arcade gaming culture and space adventures.

Enemy Mine presents a tale of two enemies, a human and an alien, stranded together on a hostile planet. While more dramatic in tone, those who enjoy the survival and partnership aspects of Spacehunter might appreciate the dynamic and evolving relationship between the two characters in this film.

Starchaser: The Legend of Orin is an animated space adventure that, like Spacehunter, incorporates a quest narrative with robots and alien worlds. Admirers of the hero's journey in a fantastical cosmic setting will find much to enjoy here.