Als je genoten hebt van de spanning en het drama in 'Countdown: Jerusalem' uit 2009, dan ben je hier aan het juiste adres. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 films en series die vergelijkbaar zijn in thema, sfeer of verhaallijn. Of je nu op zoek bent naar meer apocalyptische avonturen of intense thrillers, deze lijst heeft iets voor jou.

Armageddon (1998)
Beschreibung: A team of oil drillers is sent to space to stop an asteroid from colliding with Earth. The high-stakes mission and blend of action and drama are central to the plot.
Fakt: The film's soundtrack featured the hit song 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith. It was the highest-grossing film worldwide in


Deep Impact (1998)
Beschreibung: The story centers on a comet heading towards Earth, threatening to cause mass extinction. The emotional and human aspects of facing an impending global disaster are highlighted.
Fakt: The film was released the same year as another asteroid-impact movie, leading to a friendly competition at the box office. It features a diverse cast dealing with the impending disaster in various ways.


The Perfect Storm (2000)
Beschreibung: Based on a true story, the film depicts a fishing crew caught in a massive storm. The struggle against nature's fury and the human cost of survival are central themes.
Fakt: The storm scenes were created using a combination of miniature models and CGI. The film is based on the book of the same name, which chronicles the actual 1991 storm.


The Core (2003)
Beschreibung: The Earth's core has stopped rotating, leading to catastrophic events. A team embarks on a dangerous mission to restart it, combining science fiction with disaster elements.
Fakt: The film's premise is based on a pseudoscientific theory about the Earth's core. It features a mix of practical effects and CGI to depict the underground journey.


The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
Beschreibung: This movie depicts a sudden and catastrophic climate shift leading to a new ice age. The focus on natural disasters and survival against overwhelming odds is a key similarity.
Fakt: The film's depiction of a superstorm was based on scientific theories about abrupt climate change. It was one of the first major Hollywood films to address climate change as a central theme.


2012 (2009)
Beschreibung: The film revolves around a global cataclysm, featuring massive destruction and humanity's struggle to survive. The visual effects and apocalyptic theme are central to the story.
Fakt: The movie's budget was around $200 million, making it one of the most expensive films ever made at the time. It was inspired by the Mayan calendar's prediction of the world ending in


Geostorm (2017)
Beschreibung: A network of satellites designed to control the climate malfunctions, causing extreme weather events worldwide. The blend of technology and disaster scenarios drives the plot.
Fakt: The film underwent extensive reshoots and delays before its release. It explores the idea of human-made climate control systems going awry.


San Andreas (2015)
Beschreibung: A massive earthquake hits California, and a rescue pilot tries to save his family. The film combines intense action with a personal survival story amid natural chaos.
Fakt: The movie's special effects were created using advanced CGI to simulate realistic earthquake destruction. It was inspired by real seismic activity along the San Andreas Fault.


Moonfall (2022)
Beschreibung: The Moon is knocked out of orbit and heads towards Earth, leading to a desperate mission to save humanity. The film combines science fiction with large-scale disaster elements.
Fakt: The movie features one of the most expensive visual effects sequences ever created for a disaster film. It was partially inspired by conspiracy theories about the Moon's origins.


Greenland (2020)
Beschreibung: A family struggles to survive as a comet approaches Earth, causing widespread destruction. The personal and emotional journey during a global crisis is a focal point.
Fakt: The film was released during the COVID-19 pandemic, which added a layer of relatability to its themes of survival and isolation. It was praised for its realistic portrayal of a disaster scenario.
