The film showcased futuristic concepts like space travel, artificial intelligence, and video communication and the ethical implications of intelligent machines.
Ridley Scott's dystopian vision predicted the rise of megacities, climate change, and advanced robotics and the discussions around genetic engineering and AI ethics.
A James Cameron classic envisioned a world where AI, embodied by Skynet, becomes self-aware and turns against humanity.
Based on a Philip K. Dick short story, the film imagined virtual reality (VR) and memory manipulation technology and research into altering or enhancing memories is ongoing in neuroscience.
Directed by Peter Weir, the film predicted the rise of reality television and the concept of living life under constant surveillance and the idea of a life lived on camera is not far-fetched.
The film highlighted the potential dangers of computer hacking and the reliance on automated defense systems.
The film envisioned a future where genetic engineering determines one's place in society and other gene-editing technologies.