Dive into the shadowy world of futuristic arms dealing with these 10 sci-fi films. Each movie in this collection explores the high-stakes, morally ambiguous universe where technology and weaponry intertwine, offering viewers a thrilling mix of action, intrigue, and speculative fiction. Whether you're fascinated by the ethical dilemmas or simply love a good sci-fi adventure, these films will take you on a journey through time, space, and the dark side of human ambition.

The Fifth Element (1997)
Description: Featuring a character named Zorg, who is a weapons manufacturer and dealer, this film showcases a futuristic world where arms dealing plays a key role in the plot.
Fact: The film's costume designer, Jean-Paul Gaultier, created over 900 costumes for the movie.


The Matrix (1999)
Description: While not directly about arms dealing, the film features a scene where the protagonist, Neo, is offered a choice between two pills by Morpheus, a kind of metaphorical arms dealer in the world of information and reality.
Fact: The film's iconic bullet-time effect was developed specifically for this movie and has since influenced countless other films.


Equilibrium (2002)
Description: In a dystopian future, a government agent, who is part of a regime that suppresses emotions, becomes involved in a black market for art and emotion-inducing substances, essentially dealing in contraband that could be seen as weapons against the state's control.
Fact: The film was heavily influenced by classics like "Fahrenheit 451" and "


The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
Description: Riddick, the anti-hero, navigates a universe where mercenaries and arms dealers are common, and he often finds himself in the middle of their dealings.
Fact: The film features a scene where Riddick uses a weapon known as the "Ulak," a unique blade designed specifically for the movie.


Serenity (2005)
Description: In this space western, the crew of the Serenity spaceship often engages in smuggling and dealing in various goods, including weapons, to survive in a universe controlled by the Alliance.
Fact: The film was a continuation of the short-lived TV series "Firefly."


The Island (2005)
Description: While primarily a clone escape story, the film involves a character who deals in the black market for organs, which can be seen as a form of biological arms dealing.
Fact: The film's concept was inspired by the Aldous Huxley novel "Brave New World."


Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
Description: Set in a futuristic world, the film involves characters who deal in cybernetic parts and weaponry, making them a kind of arms dealer in a post-apocalyptic setting.
Fact: The film was directed by Robert Rodriguez, known for his work in both mainstream and indie cinema.


Avatar (2009)
Description: The RDA corporation in the film deals in military technology and weaponry, making them a kind of arms dealer in the context of their operations on Pandora.
Fact: The film was the first ever to be released in 3D for home viewing.


Elysium (2013)
Description: The film features a future where the rich live on a space station, and the poor on Earth, with illegal arms dealing and smuggling being a part of the resistance against the elite.
Fact: The film's director, Neill Blomkamp, also directed "District 9," another film with themes of social inequality.


The Expanse: Nemesis Games (2021)
Description: Although not a movie but a TV series episode, it features characters dealing in weapons and technology, reflecting the theme of arms dealing in a sci-fi setting.
Fact: The series is based on the book series by James S. A. Corey.
