This article contains a chronological list of notable films which included artificial intelligence either as a protagonist or as an essential part of the film.
1920s-1960s
+YearTitleCountryArtificial intelligence namesComputer or programRobot or androidRef1927MetropolisGermanyMaria's robot double1934Der Herr der Welt (i.e. Master of the World)GermanyÜberroboter / Kampfmaschine (i.e. fighting machine), working-robots1935Loss of SensationUSSR1951The Day the Earth Stood StillUSAGort1957Desk SetUSAEMERAC/"Emmy"1957The Invisible BoyUSARobby the Robot1962The Creation of the HumanoidsUSA1965AlphavilleFranceAlpha 6019682001: A Space OdysseyUK / USAHAL 9000
1970s
+YearTitleCountryArtificial intelligence namesComputer or programRobot or androidRef1970Colossus: The Forbin ProjectUSAColossus, Guardian1971Paper ManUSAHenry Norman1972Silent RunningUSAHuey, Dewey and Louie1973WestworldUSA1974The Questor TapesUSAQuestorDark StarUSAShip Computer, Bomb #20Godzilla vs. MechagodzillaJapanMechagodzillaZardozUSA / UK / IrelandTabernacle1975The Stepford WivesUSATerror of MechagodzillaJapanMechagodzilla1976Logan's RunUSACity Computer, Box1977Demon SeedUSAProteus IVStar WarsUSAR2-D2, C-3PO1979Star Trek: The Motion PictureUSAV'GerAlienUK / USAMother (computer), Ash (android)
1980s
+YearTitleCountryArtificial intelligence namesComputer or programRobot or androidRef1980Saturn 3UKHector1982Blade RunnerUSAReplicantsAirplane IIUSAROKTronUSAMaster Control ProgramAndroidUSA1983Superman IIIUSASupercomputerWarGamesUSAWOPR (War Operation Plan Response), Joshua1984Electric DreamsUSA / UKEdgarHide and SeekCanadaP-1The TerminatorUSASkynet, the Terminator1985D.A.R.Y.L.USADaryl1986AnnihilatorUSAAI robotsFlight of the NavigatorUSA / NorwaySpaceshipShort CircuitUSANumber 5, Johnny FiveDeadly FriendUSABB, Samantha Pringle1987RoboCopUSARoboCop, Murphy1988Short Circuit 2USANumber 5, Johnny Five
1990s
+YearTitleCountryArtificial intelligence namesComputer or programRobot or androidRef1990Class of 1999USAAI robotsRoboCop 2USARoboCop, Murphy, RoboCop 2 1991Terminator 2: Judgment DayUSASkynet, the Terminator, T-1000, T-800Godzilla vs. King GhidorahJapanMecha-King Ghidorah1992Homewreckerhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104433/USALucy1993Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla IIJapanMechagodzilla1994Star Trek GenerationsUSADataBlankmanUSAJ-5Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzillaJapanMOGUERA1995Ghost in the ShellJapanThe Puppet MasterMighty Morphin Power Rangers: The MovieUSAAlpha 5, Zordon, ZordsScreamersUSA / CanadaDavid Screamer / Jessica Hansen ScreamerVirtuosityUSASID 6.71996Star Trek: First ContactUSAData, The Borg1997Austin Powers: International Man of MysteryUSANirvanaItaly / FranceSolo1998Lost in SpaceUSARobotSmall SoldiersUSAChip Hazard, Commando Elite, Archer, Gorgonites1999The Iron GiantUSAThe MatrixUSAAgents, SentinelsBicentennial ManUSAAndrew MartinStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom MenaceUSAbattle droids, C-3PO and R2-D2Smart HouseUSAPAT
2000s
+YearTitleCountryArtificial intelligence namesComputer or programRobot or androidRef2001A.I. Artificial IntelligenceUSADavid, Gigolo Joe, TeddyJimmy Neutron: Boy GeniusUSAGoddard2002The Time MachineUSAVox 114Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the ClonesUSAbattle droids, C-3PO and R2-D2Resident EvilUK / GermanyRed QueenS1M0NEUSASimoneMinority ReportUSA cyber parlor roomsGodzilla Against MechagodzillaJapanMechagodzilla, Kiryu2003The Matrix ReloadedUSAAgents, SentinelsTerminator 3: Rise of the MachinesUSASkynet, the Terminator, T-XThe Matrix RevolutionsUSAAgents, SentinelsGodzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.JapanMechagodzilla, Kiryu2004I, RobotUSAVIKI (Virtual Interactive Kinetic Intelligence), SonnyTeam America: World PoliceUSAI.N.T.E.L.L.I.G.E.N.C.E.2005The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyUSAMarvin the Paranoid Android, Deep Thought, Eddie the ComputerStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the SithUSABattle droids, C-3PO and R2-D2StealthUSAEDI2007Resident Evil: ExtinctionVariousWhite QueenMeet the RobinsonsUSADOR-15 and Carl2008Eagle EyeUSAAutonomous Reconnaissance Intelligence Integration Analyst (ARIIA)Iron ManUSAJ.A.R.V.I.S. (Just A Rather Very Intelligent System)WALL-EUSAWALL-E, EVE, AUTO, Ship's ComputerThe Day the Earth Stood Still (2008 film)USAGort2009Terminator SalvationUSASkynet, the TerminatorEchelon ConspiracyUSAEchelon, an omniscient communication surveillance computer systemMoonUKGERTY
2010s
+YearTitleCountryArtificial intelligence namesComputer or programRobot or androidRef2010Iron Man 2USAJ.A.R.V.I.S.EnthiranIndiaChittiTron: LegacyUSA2011EvaSpain / SwitzerlandEva, Max, SI-9Real SteelUSAAtomRa.OneIndiaRa.One, G.One2012The AvengersUSAJ.A.R.V.I.S.PrometheusUSADavidResident Evil: RetributionUK / Germany / France / USA / CanadaRed QueenRobot & FrankUSARobotTotal RecallUSA2013HerUSASamanthaIron Man 3USAJ.A.R.V.I.S., Iron LegionThe MachineUKMachinePacific RimUSAA.I., JaegersElysiumUSAElysium robotsOblivionUSATet2014AutómataSpain / BulgariaBig Hero 6USABaymaxInterstellarUSATARS and CASERobocop (2014 film)USARoboCop, MurphyTranscendenceUSADr. Will CasterX-Men: Days of Future PastUSASentinels2015Ex MachinaUKAvaChappieUSAChappieTomorrowlandUSAAthena and other robotsAvengers: Age of UltronUSAIron Legion, Veronica, Hulkbuster, Ultron, J.A.R.V.I.S., F.R.I.D.A.Y. (Female Replacement Intelligent Digital Assistant Youth), Vision (formerly J.A.R.V.I.S.)Terminator Genisys, aka Terminator 5USAT-800, T-1000, T-3000, Skynet, GenisysStar Wars: The Force AwakensUSABB-8, C-3PO and R2-D2UncannyUSAKressen Psycho-pass: The MovieJapanSibyl System2016Captain America: Civil WarUSAF.R.I.D.A.Y., VisionMax SteelUSASteelMorganUSAMorgan, Lee WeathersResident Evil: The Final ChapterUK / Germany / France / USA / Canada / AustraliaRed QueenRogue One: A Star Wars StoryUSAK-2SOInfinity ChamberUSAHowardPassengers (2016 film)USAShip androidsKill CommandUKS.A.R.Why Him?USAJustine2017Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal ScaleJapanYui, YunaPower RangersUSAAlpha 5, Zordon, ZordsSpider-Man: HomecomingUSAKaren, F.R.I.D.A.Y.Alien: CovenantUSADavid, WalterBlade Runner 2049USAReplicants, JoiStar Wars: The Last JediUSABB-8, C-3PO and R2-D2SingularitySwitzerland / USAKronos2018UpgradeAustraliaStemZoeUSAAshReady Player OneUSAThe Iron Giant, Mechagodzilla, RX-78-2 GundamTauUSATauAvengers: Infinity WarUSAF.R.I.D.A.Y., Vision2036 Origin UnknownUKARTIExtinctionUSASynthsManiacUSAGRTA2.0IndiaChitti and Chitti version 2.0A-X-LUSAA-X-LA.I. RisingUSANimaniReplicasUSA2019Alita: Battle AngelUSAAlita and othersSerenityUSAThe Plymouth island inhabitantsHi, A.I.GermanyDocumentaryCaptain MarvelUSAThe Supreme IntelligenceAvengers: EndgameUSAF.R.I.D.A.Y.The Wandering EarthChinaMOSSI Am MotherUSA / AustraliaMotherTerminator: Dark FateUSAT-800, Rev-9, LegioniHumanNorwayMachineAustraliaJexiUSAJexi
2020s
+YearTitleCountryArtificial intelligence namesComputer or programRobot or androidRef2020Blood MachinesFranceBloodshotUSAMonsters of ManUSASuperintelligenceUSASuperintelligenceArchiveUKJ1, J2, J32067AustraliaWe Need to Talk About A.I.USADocumentaryCoded BiasUSADocumentaryInvasionRussiaSol 2021After YangUSAYangFinchUSAJeffFree GuyUSAGuyGodzilla vs. KongUSAMechagodzillaRon's Gone WrongUK / USAThe Matrix: ResurrectionsUSAMother/AndroidUSAI'm Your ManGermanyTom2022Je Suis AutoAustriaAuto MargauxUSAMargauxMoonfallUSA / China / UK / CanadaBrian and CharlesUKCharles PetrescuBig BugFranceKimiUSAKimiThe Artifice GirlUSACherry2023M3GANUSAM3GAN JUNG_E South Korea JUNG_E Operation Fortune: Ruse de GuerreUSA / UK / China / Indonesia / TurkeyThe HandleHeart of StoneUSAThe heartSimulantCanadaEvanMission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part OneUSAThe EntityThe CreatorUSARebel Moon – Part OneUSAJimmyThe BeastFrance / Canada2024Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha JiyaIndiaSIFRA (Super Intelligent Female Robot Automation)SubservienceUSAAliceRebel Moon – Part TwoUSAJimmyBade Miyan Chote MiyanIndiaAtlasUSAAfraidUSAAIAKalki 2898 ADIndiaBU-JZ-1 alias Bujji The Last ScreenwriterSwitzerland2025Mission: Impossible – The Final ReckoningUSAThe EntityM3GAN 2.0USATron: AresUSACompanionUSAIrisRennerUSASuperman (2025)USAPredator: BadlandsUSAAndroid TheaDog 51FranceThe ResidenceFrance / BelgiumC.O.G. (originally CognAItive)USAC.O.G.2026MercyUSAMaddoxGood Luck, Have Fun, Don't DieUSAToy Story 5USALilypadHoppersUSAScream 7USAThe AI Doc: Or How I Became an ApocaloptimistUSA The Taken: Chapter One – The Arrival India O HorizonUSAKlara and the SunUSASoulm8teUSAParadise LostSouth Korea Sun-woo ArtificialUSAChatGPT
See also Artificial intelligence in fiction
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