Films about the end of the world

Michelle and Barack Obama's 'Leave the world behind' hits Netflix today

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22/12/23 | StarsInsider

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'Leave the World Behind' is the hotly anticipated disaster flick from 'Mr. Robot' director Sam Esmail. The movie boasts an ensemble cast of Hollywood's most renowned actors, including Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha'la Herrold, and Kevin Bacon. It underscores the vital role of communication in today's world, as a family's retreat to a luxurious rental home takes a dark turn when a cyberattack disrupts their devices. Interestingly, it is also one of the first movies produced by the Obamas' company Higher Ground Productions, founded in 2018. The story is based on a book of the same name by author Rumaan Alam, which is reportedly one of Obama's favorites! 

For some reason, movies about the end of the world are extremely popular. Humans love watching their possible future demise it seems! What's more, great actors love playing the characters. Seemingly all of the best performers have featured in a doomsday film at some point in their careers.

Here's a collection of all the best movies about humanity ending. From pandemics to bombs, click through to discover more.

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