Movies and TvShows featuring "future-war" theme.

Heavy Metal L-Gaim is an anime television series, begun in 1984, which was directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino. Its characters and mecha were designed by Mamoru Nagano, who would later go on to create The Five Star Stories. Heavy Metal L-Gaim takes place in the Pentagona System, a solar system made up of five planets. Oldna Poseidal, the legendary emperor from the planet Gastogal leads his 24 Temple Knights from planet to planet until all have fallen under his control. His final victory is on the planet Mizum in 3975 when he defeats Kamon Walha V, ruler of the Yaman Clan. Kamon hides his heir, Kamon Myroad on the planet Mizum with the legendary white mecha, L-Gaim. Fifteen years later, now grown up and known as Daba Myroad, he leads a rebellion to free the planets of Pentagona from Poseidal's grasp.

The survivors of Planet Baam and the Earth people want to sign a peace treaty, so General Lion and the renowned scientist Dr. Ryūzaki head out to have a reunion. But Lion dies in odd circumstances, his vengeful son Richter kills Dr. Ryūzaki—and war starts. Dr. Ryūzaki's son, young martial artist Kazuya, decides to defend Earth with Dr. Izumi's powerful robot: Tōshō Daimos...

In a distant future, aliens pose a threat to humanity in a grand 26th-century battle. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, brave soldiers and a powerful protagonist must confront the extraterrestrial invasion.

One day, Joe Maya, who lives on Mars, witnesses a battle between aliens. Those from Planet Zaboom are attacking the princess of Planet Radorio, she has escaped from the emperor of Zaboom who is scheming to conquer the universe and has crash landed on mars. Joe stumbles aboard the princesses ship, this starts a chain reaction of events that will alter their lives. Joe and his friends wield three powerful mecha beasts against the emperor of Zaboom and his forces, but the odds are stacked heavily against them. When all hope seems to be lost a mysterious ninja robot named Tobikage appears as if from nowhere to provide assitance, able to combine with the 3 mechanical beasts provides Tobikage with unmatched power, with his aide Joe fights the forces of Zaboom...

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles is set in a bleak future where cyborg assassins known as Terminators are sent back in time to kill John Connor, the future leader of the human resistance. In order to protect her son, Sarah Connor teams up with a reprogrammed Terminator and together they fight against the machines.

In the year 2029, a war between humans and machines is being fought. A soldier is sent back in time to 1984 to protect a woman who plays a key role in humanity's future. A cyborg assassin is also sent back to kill her. They must evade the assassin and find a way to prevent the future war.

In a distant future, Duke Leto Atreides leads a group of desert warriors in a rebellion against the galactic emperor and his father's enemy, the Harkonnens, to liberate their desert planet Arrakis from the emperor's control. With the help of the Fremen, a nomadic people living on Arrakis, Leto's son Paul Atreides rises as a messiah figure and fulfills the prophecy of the Kwisatz Haderach. As Paul and his allies fight against the emperor and the Harkonnens, they must face betrayal, political intrigue, and their own fears. Ultimately, Paul becomes the new ruler and brings peace to the galaxy.

In a future where humanity is facing extinction due to an alien invasion, a father is drafted to fight in a war. He must confront the past and find a way to save humanity from its grim fate.

In a post-apocalyptic future, a cyborg is sent back in time to protect a young boy from a more advanced and powerful cyborg. The two cyborgs battle it out, with the fate of humanity hanging in the balance.

In a future war between humans and robots with AI, Joshua, a grieving ex-special forces agent, is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the architect behind advanced AI. He discovers a mysterious weapon that can end both the war and humanity.

In District 13, Katniss Everdeen prepares to be the Mockingjay, the symbol of the rebellion against the Capitol. With the help of her friends, she must save Peeta and lead the fight against the oppressive regime in a post-apocalyptic future.

In the year 2187, an immortal swordsman named Colin MacLeod seeks revenge against Marcus Octavius, a powerful despot who has unleashed a reign of terror upon the world. As Colin embarks on his quest for vengeance, he faces numerous battles and challenges, encountering allies and enemies along the way. Set in a dystopian future where society is divided and war is rampant, Highlander: The Search for Vengeance combines action, fantasy, and romance in a thrilling tale of power, revenge, and the pursuit of immortality.

Following the events of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day,' Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) witnessed the murder of her son by a Terminator, leading her on a path of revenge. In Mexico, a new Terminator is sent to kill a young girl, Dani Ramos (Natalia Reyes), who holds the key to humanity's survival. Sarah teams up with an augmented human, Grace (Mackenzie Davis), to protect Dani and stop the Terminator. With their lives on the line, Sarah, Grace, and Dani must navigate a dangerous future full of relentless pursuit and deadly machines.

After the ALZ-113 virus wipes out billions, intelligent apes led by Caesar face an all-out war against a ruthless military faction led by the Special Forces Colonel. In his quest for revenge, Caesar must confront his own darker instincts.

In a futuristic militaristic society, humans engage in a brutal war against giant alien bugs. Johnny, his girlfriend Carmen, and friend Carl enlist in the military, facing intense training and battles. After Earth is attacked by the bugs, Johnny rejoins the Infantry and becomes a leader. With the help of his squad, Johnny fights in an ill-fated invasion of the bug homeworld. Eventually, he joins the Roughnecks and leads a mission to destroy a brain bug. With their victory, Johnny, Carmen, and Carl become heroes and continue the war against the bugs.

SilverHawks follows a group of superhero cyborgs from the 29th century who are tasked with protecting the galaxy from the forces of evil. Led by the brother and sister duo of Commander Stargazer and Steelheart, the SilverHawks use their superhuman abilities and futuristic weaponry to battle villains such as Mon*Star and his army of alien cyborgs. Set in a surrealistic future where good fights against evil, the show combines elements of action, adventure, and science fiction.

On the planet Maris in the year 2387 three teen soldiers fight back against invading aliens.

In the 26th century, the crew of the ship Serenity, led by Captain Mal Reynolds, try to evade an assassin sent by the Alliance to recapture telepath River Tam. The crew becomes involved in a conflict between the Alliance and the colonies, as they uncover a government coverup and the truth about the creation of the Reavers. Along the way, they encounter danger, deception, and betrayal, while forming unlikely friendships and fighting for their freedom and survival.

In a post-war future, machines have enslaved humanity. Captain Power, along with his team of resistance fighters, battles against the machines to reclaim Earth and restore freedom.

Set in the year 2043, after a devastating war, society has collapsed, and the United States is now divided into small isolated communities. A drifter discovers a forgotten post office uniform and poses as a Postman, delivering mail to give hope to the survivors. However, he becomes a symbol of rebellion against the tyrannical leader of one community, leading to a fight for freedom and the revival of communication.