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Guardians of the Galaxy
The strongest shared signals are scale and pace.
Guardians of the Galaxy has slightly less realism.Full film details →Movie DNA · explained recommendation
12 movies like The Martian — and the one to watch next
If The Martian worked for you, this is not a list based on genre alone. We compared atmosphere, emotion, pace, twists, humour, romance, scale and realism to find the strongest second feature.
88% Movie DNA01 · The best film to watch next
The Avengers (2012)
PacehighIntensitymediumRuntime2h 23m
Why it feels similar
The strongest shared signals are scale and pace.
How it differs
The Avengers has slightly less realism.
Potential downside
Works best when you let it settle into its own rhythm.
Where to watch
Disney Plus
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The strongest shared signals are scale and pace.
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How this ranking works
Movie DNA compares eight story-and-feeling signals, then adds genre overlap and RankThatMovie’s trust-adjusted quality signal. It does not copy a platform’s “users also watched” row. Availability is regional and can change.
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