List of Parallel universe movies and Tv shows

A common idea in science fiction is the existence of parallel worlds, usually referred to as different realities or multiverses. Writers and filmmakers have been captivated by the concept of parallel worlds operating alongside our own for decades. Parallel worlds have served as a rich supply of plot ideas in anything from classic films like The Matrix to recent TV shows like Stranger Things.

These parallel universes can be very different from our own, with some being dissimilar, others being dissimilar, and others being dissimilar and others being very similar. We'll look at five parallel Universe movies and TV shows in this list and along with their plots.

Parallel Universe Movies list:

The Matrix (1999)

In this classic sci-fi movie, a computer hacker named Neo discovers that the world as he knows it is actually a simulated reality created by machines to keep humans in check. He joins a rebellion against the machines and discovers that there are multiple parallel universes, with each one representing a different version of reality.

The One (2001)

In this action movie, a rogue multiverse agent named Gabriel Yulaw (Jet Li) seeks to become the "one" by killing all of his alternate selves in other parallel universes. His actions have unintended consequences on the fabric of reality, as his actions create a dangerous imbalance that could destroy everything.

Donnie Darko (2001)

This psychological thriller follows a troubled teenager named Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal) who is plagued by visions of a giant rabbit who warns him of an impending disaster. As he navigates through a series of bizarre events, he realizes that he may be living in a parallel universe and must find a way to prevent the end of the world.

The Butterfly Effect (2004)

In this time-travel thriller, a man named Evan (Ashton Kutcher) discovers that he can go back in time and alter his past to change the present. However, each time he does so, he creates a new parallel universe with unintended consequences. As he tries to fix his mistakes, he finds himself trapped in an endless cycle of cause and effect.

Coherence (2013)

This low-budget indie movie follows a group of friends who gather for a dinner party on the night of a comet passing overhead. As strange things start happening, they realize that they may be trapped in a parallel universe where their doppelgangers from other realities are trying to take over their lives.

Parallel Universe Tv shows list:

Fringe (2008-2013)

This sci-fi series follows FBI agent Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv) and a team of scientists as they investigate a series of bizarre and unexplained phenomena. Along the way, they discover the existence of parallel universes and an alternate version of themselves.

Stranger Things (2016-present)

This popular Netflix series is set in the 1980s and follows a group of kids who uncover a government conspiracy involving supernatural phenomena and parallel universes. As they navigate through a series of dangerous adventures, they discover a parallel universe called the "Upside Down."

Doctor Who (1963-present)

This long-running British sci-fi series follows a time-traveling alien known as the Doctor who explores the universe in his TARDIS. Throughout the series, the Doctor encounters many parallel universes and alternate versions of himself and his companions.

Dark (2017-2020)

This German sci-fi series follows the intertwined lives of several families living in a small town. As they investigate the disappearance of a young boy, they uncover a complex web of time travel and parallel universes that threatens to destroy their world.

The Flash (2014-present)

This CW series follows the adventures of Barry Allen (Grant Gustin), a forensic scientist who gains the ability to move at superhuman speeds after a lab accident. As he battles a series of villains, he discovers the existence of parallel universes and alternate versions of himself and his friends.