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Movies like Cyberpunk Newsagent (2025)

The best movies like Cyberpunk Newsagent (2025) are Dark Star (1974), Real Men (1987) and The Adam Project (2022). If Cyberpunk Newsagent hooked you with its science fiction and comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Dark Star (1974)

    A group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & science fiction

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  2. Real Men (1987)

    A womanizing CIA agent and an insecure insurance agent are paired together to make sure a deal goes through with aliens for the future of mankind.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & science fiction

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  3. The Adam Project (2022)

    After accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self on a mission to save the future.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction & comedy

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  4. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

    The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction

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  5. My Spy (2020)

    A hardened CIA operative finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  6. Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter (2013)

    Agent Peggy Carter is relegated to a desk job and frustrated at her male boss and comrades' sexist dismissal of her place in the SSR. Ordered to work late one night, Carter gets an alert that the villain Zodiac has been spotted and decides to take care of it herself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction

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  7. 2036: Nexus Dawn (2017)

    Niander Wallace introduces a new line of "perfected" replicants called the Nexus 9, seeking to get the prohibition on replicants repealed.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction

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  8. Chaos Walking (2021)

    Two unlikely companions embark on a perilous adventure through the badlands of an unexplored planet as they try to escape a dangerous and disorienting reality, where all inner thoughts are seen and heard by everyone.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction

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  9. Terminator Genisys (2015)

    The year is 2029. John Connor, leader of the resistance continues the war against the machines. At the Los Angeles offensive, John's fears of the unknown future begin to emerge when TECOM spies reveal a new plot by SkyNet that will attack him from both fronts; past and future, and will ultimately change warfare forever.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction

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  10. LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Cosmic Clash (2016)

    Earth, a shiny jewel floating in the blackness of space... and for the robot known as Brainiac, the last piece to capture for his collection of planets. Not if the Justice League has anything to say about it!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  11. Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2020)

    It’s the dawn of a new age of heroes, and Metropolis has just met its first. But as Daily Planet intern Clark Kent – working alongside reporter Lois Lane – secretly wields his alien powers of flight, super-strength and x-ray vision in the battle for good, there’s even greater trouble on the horizon.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction

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  12. Paycheck (2003)

    Michael Jennings is a genius who's hired – and paid handsomely – by high-tech firms to work on highly sensitive projects, after which his short-term memory is erased so he's incapable of breaching security. But at the end of a three-year job, he's told he isn't getting a paycheck and instead receives a mysterious envelope. In it are clues he must piece together to find out why he wasn't paid – and why he's now in hot water.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction

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  13. Marvel One-Shot: Item 47 (2012)

    Benny and Claire, a down-on-their-luck couple, find a discarded Chitauri weapon referred to as 'Item 47'.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction

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  14. The Creator (2023)

    Amid a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife, is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war—and mankind itself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction

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  15. Mass Effect: Paragon Lost (2012)

    An untold chapter in the Mass Effect saga, following the early career of Alliance Marine, James Vega, as he leads a squad of elite special forces into battle against a mysterious alien threat known as The Collectors. Stationed at a colony in a remote star system, Vega and his troops must protect the inhabitants from an invasion of the deadly insectoid warriors determined to collect the population for unknown purposes. Soon after the attack, Vega's commanding officer falls in battle, forcing the young officer to embrace the responsibility of leadership for the colony's survival. Having idolized Earth's greatest hero and warrior, Commander Shepard (the central character in the Mass Effect video games), the young and idealistic Vega must now make life and the death decisions that will effect not only the lives of his squad, but the lives of every person in the colony - all of whom he has sworn to protect...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction

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  16. Flash Gordon (1980)

    A football player and his mates travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction

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  17. Justice League: Gods and Monsters (2015)

    In an alternate universe, very different versions of DC's Trinity fight against the government after they are framed for an embassy bombing.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction

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  18. F.R.E.D.I. (2018)

    An intelligent, lovable robot known as "F.R.E.D.I." is stolen from a secret research facility by the project's lead scientist. The robot is found by a 15 year old teenager, James. Soon the two begin to communicate and create a bond in which F.R.E.D.I. learns about teenage life and James learns about some new values.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction

  19. Next (2007)

    Las Vegas showroom magician Cris Johnson has a secret which torments him: he can see a few minutes into the future. Sick of the examinations he underwent as a child and the interest of the government and medical establishment in his power, he lies low under an assumed name in Vegas, performing cheap tricks and living off small-time gambling "winnings." But when a terrorist group threatens to detonate a nuclear device in Los Angeles, government agent Callie Ferris must use all her wiles to capture Cris and convince him to help her stop the cataclysm.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction

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  20. Superman (1978)

    Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction

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  21. Minions & Monsters (2021)

    Laundry day goes cosplay when a Minion noob gets a seat at the table of some pro-role-playing gamers. Starting as a punching bag for monsters and punchline for peers, his perseverance unlocks bardacious skills just in time to save the day.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  22. Vexille (2007)

    2067: Isolation: Japan seals herself off from the eyes of the world in the face of unilateral international policy setting strict limits on the use of robotic technology. The island nation exists only behind a veil of seclusion. No soul shall enter. No soul shall leave. 2077: Revelation: The veil is breached. Japan is infiltrated by agents of the organization S.W.O.R.D., a fighting force operating outside of the protection of the United States and her allies. Their mission: Determine if the Japanese are developing banned robotic bio-technology, forbidden due to its threat to humankind. In the battle between machine and man, humanity stands to suffer most.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both science fiction

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  23. Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 4: Ghost Stands Alone (2014)

    The upcoming installment's story takes place amidst signs of postwar reconstruction in the winter of 2028. Tensions are rising in New Port City as demonstrations are held concerning the interests of foreign cartels. This leads to a shooting incident involving riot police. It all started with a cyberbrain infection released by the terrorist "Fire Starter." An independent offensive unit led by Makoto Kusanagi entrusts the suppression of the situation to their ghosts and aims for their own justice. Below the surface of the incident, lies the "tin girl" Emma and the "scarecrow man" Burinda Junior. As Kusanagi deals with the incident, she draws near to what those two ghosts were seeking.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both science fiction

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  24. The Parenting (2025)

    Boyfriends Josh and Rohan plan a weekend getaway to introduce their parents, only to discover that their rental is home to an ancient demon.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  25. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

    A group of Southern-California high school students ignore their studies in favor of indulging in their teenage distractions.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  26. The Gene Generation (2007)

    In a futuristic world, Michelle lives everyday battling with DNA Hackers who use their skills to hack into people's bodies and kill them. She is an assassin, trying to keep her younger brother, Jackie, out of trouble. When Jackie gets involved in a petty crime of robbery, he propels himself into the world of DNA Hackers, Shylocks (Loan Sharks) and Gangs.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both science fiction

  27. Gambiarra: O HD de Espadas (2019)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both science fiction

  28. Crush (2022)

    When an aspiring young artist is forced to join her high school track team, she uses it as an opportunity to pursue the girl she's been harboring a long-time crush on. But she soon finds herself falling for an unexpected teammate and discovers what real love feels like.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  29. Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 (2017)

    This animated short revolves around the events causing an electrical systems failure on the west coast of the US. According to Blade Runner 2049’s official timeline, this failure leads to cities shutting down, financial and trade markets being thrown into chaos, and food supplies dwindling. There’s no proof as to what caused the blackouts, but Replicants — the bio-engineered robots featured in the original Blade Runner, are blamed.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both science fiction

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  30. Armitage: Dual Matrix (2002)

    Naomi Armitage and Ross Sylibus have changed their names and live with their daughter Yoko as a happy and normal family on Mars — until an android riot breaks out at an anti-matter plant on Earth.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both science fiction

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Cyberpunk Newsagent?

The closest matches to Cyberpunk Newsagent are Dark Star (1974), Real Men (1987) and The Adam Project (2022). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Cyberpunk Newsagent?

Start with Dark Star (1974), the closest match to Cyberpunk Newsagent.

What is the highest-rated movie like Cyberpunk Newsagent?

Crush (2022), rated 7.4/10 by 513 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Cyberpunk Newsagent?

The Parenting (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Cyberpunk Newsagent?

Yes: Dark Star (1974), Real Men (1987) and The Adam Project (2022).

How are movies similar to Cyberpunk Newsagent chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Cyberpunk Newsagent, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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