Movies like The Darkest Hour

While Arrival takes a more intellectual approach to the alien genre, focusing on the linguistic challenges of communicating with extraterrestrials, its themes of understanding the unknown and confronting existential threats resonate with similar elements in The Darkest Hour.

Cloverfield takes a found-footage approach to the alien invasion genre, providing a raw and intense experience. Those who enjoy the first-person perspective of chaos and survival in The Darkest Hour may find Cloverfield's style similarly engaging.

War of the Worlds, inspired by H.G. Wells' classic novel, is a modern adaptation that plunges viewers into a chaotic world under attack by an unknown alien force. Its intense atmosphere and focus on survival echo the themes presented in The Darkest Hour.

Independence Day is a seminal alien invasion blockbuster that mixes spectacular special effects with a gripping storyline. Fans of The Darkest Hour will appreciate the struggle against overwhelming odds and the fight to reclaim our planet.

Skyline offers another thrilling tale of an alien invasion where humanity must fight for survival. Much like The Darkest Hour, the characters in Skyline are ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances, battling a seemingly invincible extraterrestrial threat.