Ben je fan van 'Die 5. Welle' (2016) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt 10 boeiende opties die dezelfde spanning, actie en sciencefiction-elementen bevatten. Of je nu houdt van buitenaardse invasies of jonge helden die vechten voor overleving, deze lijst heeft iets voor jou!

The Giver (2014)
Beschreibung: A seemingly utopian society hides dark secrets, with a young protagonist discovering the truth and rebelling against the system.
Fakt: The novel, published in 1993, won the Newbery Medal. The film was in development for nearly 20 years before finally being produced.


The Hunger Games (2012)
Beschreibung: A dystopian setting where young protagonists must fight for survival against oppressive forces, blending action, sci-fi, and coming-of-age themes.
Fakt: The book series was inspired by reality TV shows and ancient Roman gladiator battles. The author, Suzanne Collins, also wrote for children's TV shows before penning the novels.


Falling Skies (2011)
Beschreibung: A resistance movement fights against alien invaders, focusing on family dynamics and survival in a war-torn world.
Fakt: Produced by Steven Spielberg, the series blended family drama with sci-fi action. The aliens' design was intentionally kept mysterious in early seasons.


I Am Number Four (2011)
Beschreibung: Follows a teenage alien hiding on Earth from deadly pursuers, blending action, romance, and supernatural elements.
Fakt: The book was co-written by James Frey, who later faced controversy over fabricated memoirs. The film's special effects were handled by the same team behind Transformers.


The Host (2013)
Beschreibung: A sci-fi romance set in a world invaded by alien beings, focusing on survival, identity, and human resistance.
Fakt: Based on a novel by Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight series. The film's desert scenes were shot in New Mexico, known for its stark, otherworldly landscapes.


Ender's Game (2013)
Beschreibung: Centers on a young protagonist trained to combat an alien threat, exploring themes of leadership, morality, and the cost of war.
Fakt: The novel was published in 1985 and won both the Hugo and Nebula awards. The film's battle room scenes required extensive wirework and CGI to simulate zero gravity.


Divergent (2014)
Beschreibung: Features a post-apocalyptic society divided into factions, with a strong female lead challenging the system and uncovering dark secrets.
Fakt: The film's futuristic setting was shot in Chicago, utilizing iconic landmarks like Navy Pier. The book series was initially rejected by several publishers before becoming a bestseller.


The 100 (2014)
Beschreibung: A group of young survivors returns to a post-apocalyptic Earth, facing both environmental threats and human conflicts.
Fakt: Originally developed as a TV series based on a book trilogy. The show's premise was inspired by real-world concerns about nuclear war and environmental collapse.


The Darkest Minds (2018)
Beschreibung: Teenagers with special abilities are hunted in a dystopian future, exploring themes of power, fear, and resistance.
Fakt: The author, Alexandra Bracken, wrote the novel while working in publishing. The film's production was rushed to capitalize on the young adult dystopian trend.


Colony (2016)
Beschreibung: Set in an occupied Los Angeles where humans collaborate with or resist alien overlords, exploring moral dilemmas under oppression.
Fakt: The show's creators drew inspiration from historical occupations like Nazi-occupied France. Many exterior shots were filmed in Vancouver, standing in for LA.
