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The 10 best sci-fi movies released in 1986, ranked
PolygonSaturday, August 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Aliens, Highlander, The Fly, Star Trek IV, and more prove 1986 may have been science fiction's greatest year.
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- Impact
- High
- Category
- Culture
- Market relevance
- None
- Why it matters
- Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. Aliens, Highlander, The Fly, Star Trek IV, and more prove 1986 may have been science fiction's greatest year.
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What happened
Aliens, Highlander, The Fly, Star Trek IV, and more prove 1986 may have been science fiction's greatest year.
Why it matters
Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.
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Polygon published: The 10 best sci-fi movies released in 1986, ranked
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