{
  "id": 4916571,
  "title": "The 12 best sci-fi movies of the 2000s",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/the-12-best-sci-fi-movies-of-the-2000s",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T19:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Space.com",
    "slug": "space-com",
    "url": "https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/the-12-best-sci-fi-movies-of-the-2000s"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "9. Sunshine (Image credit: Warner Bros.) Release date: December 16, 2009 | Cast: Cillian Murphy, Chris Evans, Rose Byrne, Chris Pine, and others | Director: Danny Boyle | RT score: 82% critics, 74% audience In this gripping science fiction film, a group of astronauts embark on a daring mission to reignite the dying sun. Led by Andreas Bonvie (Cillian Murphy), they must navigate an array of challenges and confront the harsh realities of space travel. The movie's atmospheric visuals and thought-provoking themes make it a standout entry in the 2000s sci-fi landscape.",
  "summary": "A decade of returning franchises and wonderfully new beginnings.",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Sunshine\" (2009) directed by Danny Boyle",
    "Astronauts in mission to reignite dying sun",
    "Cillian Murphy leads cast including Chris Pine"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}