Movies like Waterworld

In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Mad Max: Fury Road delivers high-octane action and a fight for survival akin to Waterworld, but on sand instead of water. This film offers viewers who relish the dystopian themes and intense chase sequences of Waterworld a riveting experience.

2012 showcases the cataclysmic events leading to Earth's near destruction. Viewers interested in Waterworld's apocalyptic floods and action-packed sequences will find similar excitement and grand-scale disaster in this end-of-the-world drama.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, The Book of Eli centers around a lone wanderer on a mission to protect a sacred book. Like Waterworld, audiences will appreciate the film's exploration of a desolate future and the importance of preserving humanity's knowledge.

Escape from New York takes viewers into a dystopian future where Manhattan has become a maximum-security prison. Those who enjoy Waterworld's themes of confinement and the quest for freedom will likely be captivated by this cult classic.

Oblivion's post-apocalyptic setting, where the remnants of humanity live above a devastated Earth, resonates with the environmental destruction theme in Waterworld. Fans will be drawn to its similar backdrop and the struggle to unearth hidden truths.

Directed by and starring Kevin Costner, who also led Waterworld, The Postman features a dystopian future where a lone wanderer inadvertently becomes a symbol of hope. The film shares the same lead actor and the theme of rebuilding society, appealing to Waterworld's audience.