Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

Action Science Fiction Directed by Doug Liman
→ Influenced 2 films ← Inspired by 7 films

Major Bill Cage is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously demoted and dropped into combat. Cage is killed within minutes, managing to take an alpha alien down with him. He awakens back at the beginning of the same day and is forced to fight and die again... and again - as physical contact with the alien has thrown him into a time loop.

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Influenced By

  1. All You Need Is Kill (2004)
    "The film is directly adapted from Hiroshi Sakurazaka's Japanese light novel, which introduces the concept of a soldier caught in a time loop during an alien invasion." Edge of Tomorrow Wikipedia
  2. Groundhog Day (1993)
    "The movie's time-loop narrative, where the protagonist relives the same day repeatedly, mirrors the plot of this classic comedy." Edge of Tomorrow plot reminiscent of Groundhog Day By G. Michael Dobbs Reminder Online Archives
  3. Starship Troopers (1997)
    "The depiction of futuristic military forces battling alien species in "Edge of Tomorrow" is reminiscent of the themes and aesthetics in this film." Why Edge of Tomorrow is the greatest blockbuster of the 21st century Little White Lies
  4. Source Code (2011)
    "This film features a soldier reliving the same eight minutes repeatedly to prevent a terrorist attack, mirroring the time loop concept central to "Edge of Tomorrow."" 7 Movies to Watch After Edge of Tomorrow Nicole Drum ComicBook.com
  5. Predestination (2014)
    "Based on Robert A. Heinlein's short story "All You Zombies," this movie delves into complex time travel narratives, sharing thematic elements with "Edge of Tomorrow."" 7 Movies to Watch After Edge of Tomorrow Nicole Drum ComicBook.com
  6. Oblivion (2013)
    "Also starring Tom Cruise, this film is set in a post-apocalyptic future where a maintenance technician discovers unsettling truths about his mission and identity, resonating with the futuristic warfare and self-discovery themes in "Edge of Tomorrow."" 7 Movies to Watch After Edge of Tomorrow Nicole Drum ComicBook.com
  7. The Matrix (1999)
    "The design and movement of the alien Mimics in "Edge of Tomorrow" bear similarities to the Sentinels from "The Matrix" series." The Sci-Fi Movies That Pair Perfectly With Edge Of Tomorrow Brent McKnight GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT

Influenced

  1. The Tomorrow War (2021)
    "Starring Chris Pratt, this film involves present-day civilians and soldiers being drafted to fight a future war against alien invaders. The narrative's blend of time travel and alien combat echoes the themes in "Edge of Tomorrow."" The Tomorrow War Wikipedia
  2. Tenet (2020)
    "Directed by Christopher Nolan, "Tenet" explores time inversion, where characters experience time moving backward. While not a traditional time loop, its manipulation of time and high-stakes action draw parallels to "Edge of Tomorrow."" 7 Movies to Watch After Edge of Tomorrow Nicole Drum ComicBook.com

Edge of Tomorrow (2014), directed by Doug Liman, was inspired by 7 earlier films — including All You Need Is Kill, Groundhog Day, and Starship Troopers — and has been cited as an influence on 2 later works, such as The Tomorrow War and Tenet. Check out the citations below.