The science-fiction genre arranged its own success with several franchises and multiple stand-alone movies.

These were “not just another teen movie” to millennials.

Melanie (Saoirse Ronan) and a colony of humans have managed to survive in hiding.

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Melodramatic in its attempt at romance,The Hosttargeted a specific audience: teen and tween girls.

The movie is based on a YA series of the same name written byAlexandra Bracken.

May the odds be forever in your favor.

John Smith protecting a friend against a brick wall in ‘I Am Number Four.'

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The movie is based on the novel byOrson Scott Card.

The feature found success not only with its targeted teen audience, but with adults and critics alike.

Directed by sci-fi masterJ.J.

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When strange events start plaguing the town, the group of friends begins investigating the unexplainable happenings.

In 2045, society is ruled by a virtual reality platform called the OASIS.

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Saoirse Ronan and Max Irons in The Host

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Thomas, played by Dylan O’Brien, standing in front of a crowd of other boys in The Maze Runner.

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Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss in Hunger Games

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Asa Butterfield and Harrison Ford in Ender’s Game

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The cast of Super 8 outside, looking in awe at something off screen in Super 8.

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Wade (Tye Sheridan) wearing VR goggles with his arm outstretched in ‘Ready Player One’

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Dane DeHaan as Andrew in Chronicle (2012)

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