If you're looking to have an end-of-the-world marathon, these are the best movies to watch. While we could also talk about the best post-apocalyptic movies of all time, here we just want to focus on movies that are specifically about the world ending. Any movie where the world has already ended doesn't count. The films below run the gamut from Korean horror movies to stoner comedies, but the only thing these movies all have in common is that the characters must face the end of life on Earth as we know it.

List of Top 10 Movies About the End Of The World

1. Don't Look Up (2021)

Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence), an astronomy grad student, and her professor Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) make an astounding discovery of a comet orbiting within the solar system.

> Don't Look Up

2. This Is the End (2013)

While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.

> This Is the End

3. Leave the World Behind (2023)

A family’s getaway to a luxurious rental home takes an ominous turn when a cyberattack knocks out their devices, and two strangers appear at their door.

> Leave the World Behind

4. A Quiet Place Day One (2024)

A young woman named Sam finds herself trapped in New York City during the early stages of an invasion by alien creatures with ultra-sensitive hearing.

> A Quiet Place Day One

5. Train To Busan (2016)

While a zombie virus breaks out in South Korea, passengers struggle to survive on the train from Seoul to Busan.

> Train To Busan

6. Take Shelter (2011)

Frightening visions convince an Ohio man that disaster looms on the horizon.

> Take Shelter

7. 28 Days Later (2002)

Four weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the UK, a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary.

> 28 Days Later

8. Children of Men (2006)

In 2027, in a chaotic world in which women have somehow become infertile, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea.

> Children of Men

9. Melancholia (2011)

Justine (Kirsten Dunst) and Michael (Alexander Skarsgård) are celebrating their marriage at a sumptuous party in the home of her sister (Charlotte Gainsbourg) and brother-in-law (Kiefer Sutherland). Meanwhile, the planet, Melancholia, is heading towards Earth

> Melancholia

10. 2012 (Twenty Twelve) (2009)

A frustrated writer struggles to keep his family alive when a series of global catastrophes threatens to annihilate mankind.

> 2012

From terrifying natural disasters to insidious viral outbreaks and humanity's own self-destructive tendencies, movies about the end of the world consistently tap into our deepest fears and most profound anxieties. Yet, beyond the spectacle of destruction, these films often serve as powerful explorations of human nature, resilience, and the choices we make when faced with ultimate peril.

The Top 10 Movies About the End of the World we've explored demonstrate the vast spectrum of this genre, proving that the apocalypse can be both a terrifying warning and a compelling backdrop for stories of hope, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of humanity. Whether you prefer grand-scale destruction or intimate tales of survival, these films offer a chilling yet captivating glimpse into what might be, reminding us to cherish what we have, while we still have it.