Movies & Shows Like The New Mutants You’ll Love

Description: A horror film about high school students who discover their teachers are being taken over by aliens, blending teen drama with sci-fi and body horror elements.

Fact: The screenplay was written by Kevin Williamson, known for Scream. The film features an ensemble cast of young actors who would later become famous.

Description: A sci-fi thriller about individuals with psychic abilities who are hunted by a shadowy organization, blending action with a conspiracy-driven narrative.

Fact: The film features a unique system of psychic powers, each with distinct limitations and rules. It was shot in Hong Kong, giving it a distinctive visual style.

Description: A sci-fi action film about a young man who can teleport, dealing with the consequences of his powers and the secret war between those who hunt people like him.

Fact: The movie is based on a novel by Steven Gould. It was criticized for its plot but praised for its visual effects and action sequences.

Description: A sci-fi action film about a teenage alien with superpowers hiding on Earth, dealing with identity, survival, and the struggle against enemies hunting him down.

Fact: The movie is based on a book co-written by James Frey, who is also known for his controversial memoir. It was intended to launch a franchise but underperformed at the box office.

Description: A sci-fi mystery about a group of kids who witness a train crash and uncover a government conspiracy involving an escaped alien, combining coming-of-age with supernatural elements.

Fact: Produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by J.J. Abrams, the film pays homage to 1980s Amblin movies. The young cast's performances were widely praised.

Description: A found-footage style film about teenagers who gain telekinetic powers, exploring themes of power, corruption, and the psychological toll of newfound abilities.

Fact: The movie was shot on a relatively low budget but became a box office success. It was one of the first films to use a 'found footage' approach for a superhero narrative.

Description: A dystopian story where teenagers develop mysterious powers, leading to their persecution and the formation of a resistance, blending action with coming-of-age themes.

Fact: Based on a popular young adult novel series. The film features a diverse cast of young actors navigating a world that fears and hunts them.

Description: A TV series about a family on the run after discovering their children have mutant abilities, exploring themes of persecution, family bonds, and resistance.

Fact: The show is set in an alternate X-Men universe where mutants are nearly extinct. It features several characters from the X-Men comics but tells an original story.

Description: A psychological thriller with supernatural elements, focusing on a young man with schizophrenia who may actually be a powerful mutant, blending horror and superhero themes.

Fact: The series is set in the X-Men universe but stands apart with its surreal storytelling and visual style. It was praised for its unique approach to the superhero genre.

Description: A dark twist on the superhero origin story, blending horror elements with superhuman abilities, focusing on a young protagonist with powers that take a sinister turn.

Fact: The film was produced by James Gunn, known for his work on the Guardians of the Galaxy series. It subverts the traditional Superman narrative by exploring what would happen if a superpowered child turned evil.