With Jupiter Ascending currently in theaters, it conjures fond memories of the last time the Wachowskis delivered a film that was not a sequel or adaptation. The 1990s were a great decade for science fiction films, and The Matrix certainly counts as one of the best. What other films represent the best in sci-fi from the 1990s? Here’s the Top 10, as ranked by the users of Flickchart:

Unique visuals were at the forefront of many ’90s sci-fi films, and the sunless Dark City, from director Alex Proyas, is certainly one that stands out.

currently ranked #591 of all time

ranked 183,272 times by 81,115 users

wins 51% of matchups

859 users have it ranked in their personal Top 20

37 users have it ranked as their #1 movie of all-time

Roland Emmerich‘s quintessential alien invasion film was the highest-grossing film of 1996, thanks to the spectacular destruction of famous buildings, its “rah-rah America” attitude, and the star power of Will Smith.

currently ranked #580 of all-time

ranked 572,936 times by 74,930 users

wins 47% of matchups

8529 users have it ranked in their personal Top 20

424 users have it ranked as their #1 movie of all-time

The directors of Delicatessen, Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro, brought their decidedly unique vision to this dystopian fantasy starring future Hellboy, Ron Perlman.

currently ranked #479 of all-time

ranked 31,377 times by 2,956 users

wins 51% of matchups

101 users have it ranked in their personal Top 20

6 users have it ranked as their #1 movie of all-time

The year after Independence Day, Will Smith returned to dominate the box office once again with this comedy about a secret organization that polices alien activity on Earth. Based on the comic book, back before being based on a comic book was a requirement for blockbusters.

currently ranked #430 of all-time

ranked 617,908 times by 79,797 users

wins 49% of matchups

9,299 users have it ranked in their personal Top 20

428 users have it ranked as their #1 movie of all-time

Arnold Schwarzenegger goes to Mars in Robocop director Paul Verhoeven‘s action extravaganza. Spectacular makeup and creature effects are a highlight.

currently ranked #392 of all-time

ranked 397,543 times by 52,966 users

wins 48% of matchups

5,012 users have it ranked in their personal Top 20

237 users have it ranked as their #1 movie of all time

The most colorful film on this list, Luc Besson‘s light and breezy sci-fi romp is notable for over-the-top characters portrayed by Gary Oldman and Chris Tucker, Bruce Willis in fine action-hero form, and introducing the world to future Resident Evil action heroine Milla Jovovich.

currently ranked #281 of all-time

ranked 509,948 times by 63,085 users

wins 55% of matchups

8,864 users have it ranked in their personal Top 20

536 users have it ranked as their #1 movie of all-time

Bruce Willis is back, this time for Terry Gilliam‘s time-travelling mindbender. Featuring a brilliantly realized dystopian future, this movie also garnered an Oscar nomination for Brad Pitt.

currently ranked #174 of all-time

ranked 486,381 times by 54,388 users

wins 57% of matchups

7,465 users have it ranked in their personal Top 20

388 users have it ranked as their #1 movie of all-time

The highest-grossing movie of 1993 wowed moviegoers with its startling creation of CGI dinosaurs that still holds up to this day. To think that Steven Spielberg released this movie in the same year he created the Oscar-winning Schindler’s List is almost mind-boggling.

currently ranked #81 of all-time

ranked 768,172 times by 80,060 users

wins 61% of matchups

13,945 users have it ranked in their personal Top 20

903 users have it ranked as their #1 movie of all-time

Director James Cameron‘s spectacular sequel outdoes the original in every way, featuring high-octane action set pieces and the first major character in a studio film to rely heavily on CGI.

currently ranked #49 of all-time

ranked 630,415 times by 64,698 users

wins 64% of matchups

11,747 users have it ranked in their personal Top 20

692 users have it ranked as their #1 movie of all-time

Was there any doubt? Introducing the world to “bullet time”, the Wachowskis‘ action epic blew the walls out of multiplexes everywhere. In a word: Whoa.

currently ranked #39 of all-time

ranked 838,797 times by 79,641 users

wins 70% of matchups

18,354 users have it ranked in their personal Top 20

1,424 users have it ranked as their #1 movie of all-time

Want to see the other movies that didn’t quite make the cut? Check out Flickchart’s list of the Best Science Fiction Movies of the 1990s. And don’t forget to rank films on Flickchart to create your own list of favorites.