10 Movies & Shows Like Into the Storm

Description: A thrilling disaster film centered around extreme weather phenomena, featuring intense storm-chasing sequences and high-stakes survival scenarios.

Fact: The film used groundbreaking special effects for its time, including real-life tornado footage combined with CGI. It was one of the first movies to be released on DVD in the United States.

Description: A disaster drama about a comet on collision course with Earth, blending global catastrophe with intimate human stories of survival and sacrifice.

Fact: The film was released the same year as the similar-themed 'Armageddon', leading to media comparisons. It features one of the first realistic depictions of a tsunami caused by an extraterrestrial impact.

Description: A dramatic retelling of true events involving a fishing boat caught in an unprecedented storm system, blending human drama with nature's fury.

Fact: The storm sequences were created using a combination of a 750,000-gallon water tank and CGI. It was based on Sebastian Junger's bestselling nonfiction book of the same name.

Description: A catastrophic climate disaster movie showcasing the devastating effects of global warming, with extreme weather events leading to a fight for survival.

Fact: The film's depiction of a sudden ice age was inspired by the real-life theory of abrupt climate change. It features one of the most expensive visual effects sequences ever filmed at the time.

Description: A thriller involving dangerous underwater adventures and survival scenarios, though focused on ocean hazards rather than weather disasters.

Fact: The film features extensive underwater cinematography with real sharks. Most diving sequences were performed by the actors themselves after intensive training.

Description: An apocalyptic disaster film depicting global catastrophes based on the Mayan calendar prophecy, with spectacular visual effects showing worldwide destruction.

Fact: The film's budget exceeded $200 million, making it one of the most expensive movies ever made at the time. It intentionally played into widespread public fascination with the 2012 phenomenon.

Description: A high-concept disaster film where climate-controlling satellites malfunction, causing extreme weather events worldwide, leading to a global crisis.

Fact: The movie underwent extensive reshoots, delaying its release by nearly a year. It was originally conceived as a much smaller-scale thriller before being expanded into a global disaster epic.

Description: A disaster thriller focusing on a massive earthquake along the San Andreas Fault, featuring spectacular destruction sequences and a personal survival story.

Fact: The film's earthquake sequences were so realistic that seismologists praised its accuracy. It features one of the largest practical water tank effects ever filmed.

Description: A cult disaster film combining extreme weather with fantastical elements, featuring tornadoes filled with sharks attacking populated areas.

Fact: The film became a surprise social media phenomenon and spawned multiple sequels. It was intentionally made as a B-movie with over-the-top special effects.

Description: A Norwegian disaster film about a massive earthquake hitting Oslo, focusing on both large-scale destruction and personal survival stories.

Fact: The film is a sequel to 'The Wave' (201and uses similar disaster movie tropes in an urban setting. It features some of the most realistic earthquake effects in European cinema.