7 Asteroid Impact Films To Binge On This World Asteroid Day

Celebrate this day with a thrilling movie marathon. From cinematic catastrophes to heroic space missions, here are films that’ll leave you on the edge of your seat.

Jun 30, 2025, 02:41 PM

Armageddon (1998)

A team of oil drillers is sent into space to destroy a Texas-sized asteroid hurtling towards Earth. Explosive, emotional, and pure ‘90s drama.

Deep Impact (1998)

A more grounded take on the end of the world, this film explores both the global and personal aftermath of an asteroid on a collision course.

Don’t Look Up (2021)

A satirical twist on the classic disaster film, where scientists struggle to get anyone to take an incoming comet seriously. Equal parts hilarious and horrifyingly realistic.

Greenland (2020)

A gripping tale of survival as a family tries to reach a safe haven while fragments of a comet begin to annihilate cities around the globe.

The Day The Sky Exploded (1958)

One of the earliest takes on space-induced disaster, this Italian sci-fi classic sees a rogue asteroid belt threatening all life on Earth.

Meteor (1979)

With Cold War tensions brewing, the US and USSR must unite to stop a massive meteor on its way to Earth. Expect vintage tech, global politics and star-studded drama.

Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World (2012)

A romantic comedy set against the backdrop of an asteroid-induced apocalypse. Sometimes the world ending just means finding the right person.