Movies and TvShows featuring "disaster-film" theme.
Chernobyl is a TV mini-series based on the true events of the catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Pripyat, Ukraine in April 1986. The series portrays the events leading up to the explosion, the aftermath, and the subsequent government cover-up. It highlights the devastating impact of the accident, including the radiation poisoning of thousands of people and the long-lasting effects on the environment. Through an ensemble cast, Chernobyl explores the political, social, and human consequences of the disaster.
Jurassic World is a dinosaur theme park on Isla Nublar. The park creates a genetically modified hybrid dinosaur, the Indominus Rex, which escapes and starts killing people. Owen Grady, a Velociraptor trainer, and Claire Dearing, the park's operations manager, must try to stop the Indominus Rex and save the visitors.
As New York City is invaded by alien creatures who hunt by sound, a woman named Sam fights to survive with her cat.
In the year 2026, the city of Metropolis is divided between the wealthy planners and the impoverished workers. The son of the city's mastermind, Freder, falls in love with Maria, a working-class prophet who predicts the arrival of a savior to unite the two classes. As Freder discovers the harsh realities of the workers' lives, he joins forces with Maria to lead a rebellion against the oppressive rulers. Together, they fight for social justice and equality, striving to bridge the gap between the head and hands of society.
As storm season intensifies, the paths of former storm chaser Kate Carter and reckless social-media superstar Tyler Owens collide when terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed. The pair and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.
A research team led by Jason Statham and Wu Jing embarks on an exploratory dive into the ocean's deepest depths. However, their mission takes a dangerous turn when they come across a malevolent mining operation. Now, they must battle colossal Megs and relentless environmental plunderers in a high-stakes race against time.
A frustrated writer fights against time to protect his family as global catastrophes threaten to destroy humanity. With the help of a conspiracy theorist and a billionaire, they embark on a journey to survive the end of the world.
Former United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop a zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatens to destroy humanity itself. Gerry and a team of experts travel to South Korea to find the origin of the virus, then go to Jerusalem where a safe zone has been maintained. Finally, Gerry ends up in Wales where he comes up with a theory about how the infected behave. He tests his theory and succeeds, leading to the development of a vaccine and hope for humanity.
In a future plagued by catastrophic weather, a weather-controlling system called Dutch Boy is created to stabilize the climate. Jake Lawson, the architect of Dutch Boy, is fired after a disagreement with the government. Three years later, the system starts malfunctioning and causing extreme weather events all over the world. Jake is brought back to fix the situation and uncovers a conspiracy within the White House. With the help of his brother Max, he races against time to stop a geostorm that could wipe out humanity.
Aliens invade Earth and deploy destructive ships in major cities. Mankind fights back with the help of a satellite technician, a fighter pilot, and a scientist. They discover that the aliens are using Earth's technology against them. The survivors launch a counterattack but fail to penetrate the aliens' force field. However, they manage to capture an alien and take it to Area 51. The president learns about the aliens' plan to destroy Earth and orders a nuclear attack. The survivors come up with a plan to disable the aliens' shields and destroy the mothership. They successfully execute the plan and defeat the aliens, saving the world.
John Garrity, a Scottish structural engineer, tries to reconcile with his estranged wife and prepare for a party to watch a passing comet. However, when a series of comet fragments threaten Earth, John and his family must navigate chaos, looting, and a race against time to find safety. Along the way, they encounter kidnappings, military conflicts, and desperate attempts to reach a military base for evacuation. Despite the challenges, they refuse to give up and ultimately reunite and make it to a bunker in Greenland, where they join other survivors as Earth faces global destruction.
After discovering that an asteroid the size of Texas will impact Earth in less than a month, NASA recruits a misfit team of deep-core drillers to save the planet.
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey with his ex-wife across the state in order to rescue his daughter. Along the way, they face collapsing buildings, collapsing bridges, and a tsunami, all while dealing with their own personal issues and reconciling their relationship.
Jack Hall, a paleoclimatologist, must make a daring trek from Washington, D.C. to New York City to save his son, trapped in the cross-hairs of a sudden international storm that plunges the planet into a new Ice Age. As the storm worsens, Jack discovers the urgency of his mission and the devastating effects of climate change. With the help of his colleagues and a meteorologist, Jack uses his weather model to forecast the extreme weather events happening worldwide. The climate system changes drastically, unleashing tornadoes, hailstorms, and icy conditions on major cities. As chaos ensues, Jack's son, Sam, finds himself in the middle of the storm in New York City. With time running out, Jack sets off to find his son, battling freezing temperatures and dangerous conditions. Meanwhile, the world faces a mass exodus as people try to escape the catastrophic weather. Jack's prediction of a new Ice Age comes true as the majority of the northern hemisphere is covered in ice, showcasing the devastating effects of climate change combined with the force of nature. The movie ends with a glimpse of hope, as survivors are rescued in Mexico and astronauts observe Earth from space, emphasizing the urgent need for environmental protection and action against climate change.
The Bennett family, on holiday in Thailand, is separated and injured during the 2004 tsunami. Maria and Lucas rescue a young boy named Daniel, while Henry searches for his missing wife and son. Eventually, the family is miraculously reunited and evacuated to Singapore. Despite the devastation, they find hope and solace in their reunion.
In a lawless badland created after an earthquake in Seoul, a brave hunter embarks on a mission to save a teenager from a deranged doctor. The teenager is being held captive in a camp filled with dangerous cultists who pose a threat to their lives. The hunter must navigate through the treacherous wasteland and confront various challenges to accomplish this rescue mission.
A mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit and sends it hurtling on a collision course toward earth. A group of astronauts, conspiracy theorists, and NASA officials must navigate through deadly Swarms, uncover ancient secrets, and sacrifice everything to save humanity from the impending apocalypse.
With an unmanned, half-mile-long freight train barreling toward a city, a veteran engineer and a young conductor race against the clock to prevent a catastrophe. The train's odyssey becomes a media event, with various attempts made to stop it. Eventually, the engineer and conductor catch up with the runaway train and manage to slow it down, preventing a disaster.
A young boy named Sosuke finds a goldfish named Ponyo trapped in a jar. He rescues her and forms a bond with her. Ponyo wants to become a human and they face various challenges together. Eventually, Ponyo's magical powers turn her into a human girl, but they must pass a test to restore balance to the world. Sosuke and Ponyo navigate through flooded lands to find Sosuke's mother and reunite with her. In the end, Ponyo sacrifices her magic to become human and they both live happily ever after.
In an alternate time-line, an Apatosaurus named Arlo must navigate the dangerous wilderness and overcome his fears to save his human friend, Spot.