Top 10 Stadium Disaster Movies

Description: While focusing on tornado chasers, the film includes a scene where a tornado hits a drive-in theater, which can be likened to a stadium collapse due to the chaos and destruction it causes.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use CGI extensively for weather effects, and it was nominated for two Academy Awards for its visual effects.

Description: This disaster film includes a scene where a tsunami, triggered by a comet impact, causes the collapse of a stadium, showcasing the devastating effects of natural disasters on human-made structures.

Fact: The film was released in the same year as another comet disaster movie, "Armageddon," leading to comparisons and discussions about the genre.

Description: This film features a heist during a massive flood, with scenes where water rushes into a stadium, causing structural failure and chaos among the trapped attendees.

Fact: The film was shot in a real town that was flooded for the movie, creating an authentic setting for the disaster scenes.

Description: Although primarily about a fishing boat caught in a storm, the film features a scene where a stadium in Gloucester, Massachusetts, is shown being battered by the storm, symbolizing the widespread impact of the weather event.

Fact: The film is based on a true story, and the storm depicted was a real meteorological phenomenon known as the "Halloween Nor'easter of

Description: While not exclusively about a stadium collapse, this film features a scene where a massive storm causes a stadium to collapse during a basketball game, highlighting the vulnerability of such structures to natural disasters.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use real-time weather simulation software for its special effects, and it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.

Description: Although focused on the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the film includes scenes where the disaster impacts large structures like hotels, which can be compared to the chaos of a stadium collapse.

Fact: The film was based on the real-life experiences of María Belón and her family during the tsunami.

Description: While centered on a Coast Guard rescue, the film includes a scene where a massive storm causes a stadium-like structure to collapse, emphasizing the power of nature against human constructions.

Fact: The movie is based on the true story of the 1952 SS Pendleton rescue, one of the most daring in Coast Guard history.

Description: While focusing on storm chasers, the film includes a dramatic scene where a tornado hits a high school stadium, showcasing the destructive power of nature on human-made structures.

Fact: The film used a combination of practical effects and CGI to create realistic tornado scenes, with some scenes shot in real storm conditions.

Description: This earthquake disaster film shows the destruction of various structures, including a scene where a stadium collapses due to the seismic activity, highlighting the vulnerability of large public venues.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson performed many of his own stunts, including a scene where he rescues people from a collapsing building.

Description: This Norwegian film features a tsunami that causes widespread destruction, including the collapse of a large event hall, akin to a stadium, where people are gathered.

Fact: "The Wave" was Norway's submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards.