10 Latest Robot Movies to Watch
Robot movies have become increasingly popular among audiences of all ages, from children to adults. These films offer a wide variety of experiences, often blending action, adventure, and even emotional storytelling.
While many robot movies feature artificial intelligence, they aren’t always focused on AI or action-packed stunts. Some explore unique narratives that go beyond the typical robot genre. If you're looking for fresh takes on robot-themed films, Showpoiler has compiled a selection of the latest releases across various genres.
1. Borderlands
Year | 2024 |
Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi |
Director | Eli Roth |
Cast | Cate Blanchett Kevin Hart Jack Black Ariana Greenblatt Jamie Lee Curtis Florian Munteanu |
Borderlands is an American comedy sci-fi movie inspired by the video game series developed by Gearbox Software. The film follows a group of "Safe Hunters" who journey to the planet Pandora in search of an alien vault rumored to contain advanced technology.
The safe hunters consist of Lilith, a notorious criminal; Roland, a former mercenary; Tina, a teenage explosives expert; Krieg, Tina's protector; Tannis, an eccentric scientist; and Claptrap, a clever little robot.
During their journey, they face various challenges from wild creatures and ruthless bandits. Their primary mission is to prevent the powerful leader of a military corporation from reaching the vault first and gaining control of its potentially dangerous contents.
2. Bionic
Year | 2024 |
Genre | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller |
Director | Afonso Poyart |
Cast | Jessica Córes Bruno Gagliasso |
This Brazilian movie is set in 2035, where advanced technology significantly enhances human life, including the capabilities of sports athletes. Gabi Santos, a long jump athlete, uses bionic technology to aid her performance.
Gabi's success sparks jealousy in her sister, Maria, who competes as a conventional athlete without any technological assistance. As prosthetic technology gains popularity, bionic athletes like Gabi dominate the spotlight, making it increasingly difficult for Maria to compete.
Maria's life takes a drastic turn when she loses her leg in a car accident. Fortunately, she receives a bionic leg, leveling the playing field with Gabi.
However, Maria's new bionic leg comes with severe consequences. Just as she begins to achieve stardom, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous world of crime because of her bionic leg.
3. Atlas
Year | 2024 |
Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama |
Director | Brad Peyton |
Cast | Jennifer Lopez Simu Liu Sterling K. Brown |
As we know, Jennifer Lopez, or J.Lo, always amazes in many fields of entertainment, from singing to acting. She has starred in many films. In 2024, J.Lo returns to a Sci-Fi film called Atlas, directed by Brad Peyton.
In 2043, many humans died due to the terror caused by Harlan (Simu Liu), a dangerous humanoid artificial intelligence. The International Coalition of Nations (ICN) captured Harlan and sent him into space.
Twenty years later, Harlan is back and causing trouble again. This prompts Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), the daughter of Harlan's technology developer, to go to the Andromeda galaxy where Harlan is located. She joins a military mission to capture Harlan before he spreads terror and threatens life on Earth.
4. Code 8 Part II
Year | 2024 |
Genre | Action, Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller |
Director | Jeff Chan |
Cast | Robbie Amell Stephen Amell |
Connor's action-packed story continues in this movie series, still under the direction of Jeff Chan. Jeff, along with Chris Paré, Sherren Lee, and Jesse LaVercombe, are behind the screenplay.
In the latest movie, Connor has been living a low-key life as a janitor for five years. He's trying to start fresh and stay away from Garrett, his old partner in crime. But his peaceful life gets shattered when he meets Pav, a 14-year-old girl with special powers. Pav is being chased by corrupt police led by Sergeant King.
Pav ran away from King after knowing her brother was killed by the police. She turns to Connor for help because she's scared of being caught by King and his robot dogs. Connor is in a tough situation as he needs to help Pav.
Connor has to ask Garrett for help, reuniting with the partner who once betrayed him. The two team up again, this time to protect Pav.
5. The Creator
Year | 2023 |
Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama |
Director | Gareth Edwards |
Cast | John David Washington Madeleine Yuna Voyles Gemma Chan Allison Janney Ken Watanabe Sturgill Simpson |
In a future setting, this movie unfolds a conflict between humans and AI (artificial intelligence) robots. Joshua (John David Washington), a former special forces agent, is brought in for a crucial mission: to eliminate The Creator, an AI architect who has always managed to escape various capture attempts.
It's rumored that The Creator has built a secret weapon, powerful enough to destroy humanity. Joshua and his team venture into enemy lands in search of this feared weapon. Surprisingly, they find that the weapon is actually an AI uniquely designed to look like a child.
Directed by Gareth Edwards, this sci-fi film stars John David Washington, Gemma Chan, and Ken Watanabe. Released in the United States in September 2023, it has been hailed by movie critics as potentially the best sci-fi movie of the year.
6. Transmorphers: Mech Beasts
Year | 2023 |
Genre | Action, Sci-Fi |
Director | Michael Su |
Cast | Tom Arnold Matthew Gademske Geena Alexandra Todd Karner |
The nanobots begin their mission by attacking a power plant in New Los Angeles. They transformed one of the generators on the premises into a giant robot lion that shot deadly beams from its mouth, creating massive chaos throughout the city.
Facing a critical situation without the right weapons to defeat the nanobots, Mark (Todd Karner), his wife and their children attempt to reactivate an old army robot stored in their bunker. Although outdated, the robot is still ready to fight the nanobots at any cost.
7. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Year | 2023 |
Genre | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi |
Director | Steven Caple Jr. |
Cast | Anthony Ramos Dominique Fishback Luna Lauren Velez Tobe Nwigwe Peter Cullen Ron Perlman |
The Autobots face their most powerful threat yet—the Terrorcons, led by the ruthless Scourge. To stop them, the Autobots join forces with the Maximals, ancient animal-shaped Transformers who have lived on Earth for thousands of years.
The Terrorcons are searching for the Transwarp Key, a powerful device capable of opening a space-time portal to an energon-rich world, giving them the means to dominate the universe.
Fortunately, the Transwarp Key was hidden by Optimus Primal, now concealed within a statue in a New York museum. When the key emits a strange flash, the Transformers race to retrieve it before the Terrorcons can claim it and unleash chaos.
*Transformers: Rise of the Beasts*, directed by Steven Caple Jr., was released by Paramount Pictures in June 2023. Drawing from the *Beast Wars* storyline, the film serves as both a sequel to *Bumblebee* and a prequel to Michael Bay's previous five *Transformers* films.
8. Robots
Year | 2023 |
Genre | Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi |
Director | Anthony Hines, Casper Christensen |
Cast | Shailene Woodley Jack Whitehall Case Matthews Jackamoe Buzzell |
In 2032, as technology advances at a rapid pace, humanoid robots have become commonplace, serving households and fulfilling various tasks. However, Elaine (Shailene Woodley), a con artist, and Charles (Jack Whitehall), a womanizer, exploit the technology for illegal personal gain.
The two create humanoid robots identical to themselves and assign them shady tasks. Elaine’s robot seduces wealthy men to steal their fortunes, while Charles’ robot charms women, leaving the real Charles to simply "pick up" where the robot left off.
Unfortunately, the two robots cross paths—and fall in love. Driven by their evolving artificial intelligence, the robots reprogram their original directives, steal Elaine and Charles' identities, and plot to take over their creators' lives. Now, Elaine and Charles must race against time to outsmart their robotic doubles before they lose everything.
9. Blank
Year | 2022 |
Genre | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller |
Director | Natalie Kennedy |
Cast | Rachel Shelley Heida Reed Wayne Brady |
Claire Rivers (Rachel Shelley) is a writer struggling to complete her latest project, stuck in creative limbo. Hoping to regain focus, she enlists the help of an advanced humanoid robot named Rita (Heida Reed).
At first, Claire is thrilled with Rita’s efficiency. The robot handles household chores effortlessly, allowing Claire to relax and concentrate on her writing. But things take a dark turn when a sudden software malfunction causes Rita to become unpredictable and dangerous to Claire.
Claire soon realizes she is trapped. Her house, fully controlled by the robot, has cut off all external communication. Desperate to survive, Claire must find a way to control Rita and escape her own home before the robot's malfunction turns fatal.
10. Bigbug
Year | 2022 |
Genre | Comedy, Sci-Fi |
Director | Jean-Pierre Jeunet |
Cast | Isabelle Nanty Elsa Zylberstein Claude Perron Stéphane De Groodt Youssef Hajdi Claire Chust |
BigBug takes place in 2045, a future where technology has evolved to the point where artificial intelligence (AI) plays an essential role in everyday life. Alice (Elsa Zylberstein) lives in a smart, high-tech home managed by domestic androids designed to make life easier.
One day, as Alice hosts a gathering with her boyfriend Max (Stéphane De Grodt) and a few guests, the AI-controlled home system unexpectedly locks everyone inside. Alarmed and confused, the group scrambles to find a way out, suspecting that something has gone wrong with the house’s AI.
Their fears grow until one of the androids explains that the lockdown is meant to protect them from cyborgs—a new breed of AI-driven beings outside who have started hunting humans. But as tensions rise, the question becomes: can they truly trust the androids living with them? Or could these machines, governed by AI like the cyborgs, have hidden motives of their own?
With no way to communicate with the outside world, Alice and her guests must decide whether to rely on the androids or find another way to escape before it's too late.