Movies Like Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012)

Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning is a 2012 action, science fiction, thriller film from John Hyams with a MovieMagicScore of 5.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Universal Soldier and Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms.

Action Science Fiction Thriller

Universal Soldier

1992

An American soldier who had been killed during the Vietnam War is revived 25 years later by the military as a semi-android, UniSols, a high-tech soldier of the future. After the failure of the initiative to erase all the soldier's memories, he begins to experience flashbacks that are forcing him to recall his past.

6.3

MagicScore

Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms

1998

With the UniSol program budget cut by the government, a gang of mercenaries takes control of the new line of Universal Soldiers for their own nefarious ends. In doing so, they clash with Luc Deveraux, survivor of the first incident with the UniSols, alongside his long-lost and newly-resurrected brother Eric and reporter Veronica Roberts.

4.2

MagicScore

Universal Soldier III: Unfinished Business

1998

When reporter Veronica Roberts unwillingly gets involved in a hostage situation and is forced to escape, she and Luc Devereaux go into hiding. Meanwhile, Dr. Walker and Mentor get set with a powerful new Universal Soldier and a lethal plan.

3.9

MagicScore

Universal Soldier: The Return

1999

Luc Deveraux, the heroic former Universal Soldier, is about to be thrown into action once again. When SETH, the supercomputer-controlled ultra-warrior, decides to take revenge and destroy its creators, only Luc can stop it. All hell breaks loose as Luc battles SETH and a deadly team of perfect soldiers in a struggle that pits man against machine and good against evil.

5.9

MagicScore

Universal Soldier: Regeneration

2010

When terrorists threaten nuclear catastrophe at Chernobyl, the world's only hope is to reactivate decommissioned Universal Soldier Luc Deveraux. Rearmed and reprogrammed, Deveraux must take on his nemesis from the original Universal Soldier and a next-generation "UniSol" that seems almost unstoppable.

5.6

MagicScore

Maze Runner: The Death Cure

2018

Thomas leads his group of escaped Gladers on their final and most dangerous mission yet. To save their friends, they must break into the legendary Last City, a WCKD-controlled labyrinth that may turn out to be the deadliest maze of all. Anyone who makes it out alive will get answers to the questions the Gladers have been asking since they first arrived in the maze.

7.1

MagicScore

The Book of Eli

2010

A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.

6.8

MagicScore

The Raid 2

2014

After fighting his way through an apartment building populated by an army of dangerous criminals and escaping with his life, SWAT team member Rama goes undercover, joining a powerful Indonesian crime syndicate to protect his family and uncover corrupt members of his own force.

7.6

MagicScore

Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side

2009

Peter makes good on another power outage at home by retelling Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.

7.2

MagicScore

#10

Highlander: The Search for Vengeance

2007

Colin MacLeod hunts for the man responsible for the death of his love. He chases the immortal Marcus Octavius across centuries as his quest threatens to take over his life and heart. In his quest, he meets a woman who reminds him of his slain beauty. But it's his final battle with Marcus that will decide not only his fate, but also the fate of everyone in the world.

7.1

MagicScore

#11

'71

2014

A young British soldier must find his way back to safety after his unit accidentally abandons him during a riot in the streets of Belfast.

6.8

MagicScore

#12

Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap!

2010

With the Griffins stuck again at home during a blackout, Peter tells the story of “Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.”

6.8

MagicScore

#13

Behind Enemy Lines

2001

While flying a routine reconnaissance mission over Bosnia, fighter pilot Lt. Chris Burnett photographs something he wasn't supposed to see and gets shot down behind enemy lines, where he must outrun an army led by a ruthless Serbian general. With time running out and a deadly tracker on his trail, Burnett's commanding officer, Admiral Reigart, decides to risk his career and launch a renegade rescue mission to save his life.

6.4

MagicScore

#14

ALL YOU NEED IS KILL

2026

When a massive alien flower known as "Darol" unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population of Japan, Rita is caught in the destruction—and killed. But then she wakes up again. And again. Caught in an endless time loop, Rita must navigate the trauma and repetition of death until she crosses paths with Keiji, a shy young man trapped in the same cycle. Together, they fight to break free from the loop and find meaning in the chaos around them.

6.3

MagicScore

#15

The Hunted

2003

In the wilderness of British Columbia, two hunters are tracked and viciously murdered by Aaron Hallam. A former Special Operations instructor is approached and asked to apprehend Hallam—his former student—who has 'gone rogue' after suffering severe battle stress from his time in Kosovo.

6.2

MagicScore

#16

Pacific Rim: Uprising

2018

It has been ten years since The Battle of the Breach and the oceans are still, but restless. Vindicated by the victory at the Breach, the Jaeger program has evolved into the most powerful global defense force in human history. The PPDC now calls upon the best and brightest to rise up and become the next generation of heroes when the Kaiju threat returns.

6.1

MagicScore

#17

The Tournament

2009

Every ten years, in an unsuspecting town, The Tournament takes place. A battle royale between 30 of the world's deadliest assassins. The last man standing receives the $10,000,000 cash prize and the title of World's No. 1 Assassin, which itself carries the legendary million dollar-a-bullet price tag.

5.9

MagicScore

#18

The Blood of Heroes

1989

Set in a futuristic world where the only sport that has survived in a wasted society is the brutal game known as jugging. Sallow, the leader of a rag-tag team, has played in the main Leagues before, but was cast out because of indiscretions with a lady. Now joined by a talented newcomer, Kidda, an ambitious young peasant girl, he and his team find they have one last chance for glory.

5.9

MagicScore

#19

The Dogs of War

1980

Mercenary soldiers Jamie and Drew are hired by a large corporation to liberate Zangaro, a small African nation, from an despot. Havoc ensues.

5.7

MagicScore

#20

The Marksman

2005

When Chechen rebels take over a Russian nuclear reactor, it’s up to a special ops marksman to rescue the hostages and prevent nuclear catastrophe.

5.4

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning?

The top films similar to Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning by MovieMagicScore are Universal Soldier (6.3), Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms (4.2), Universal Soldier III: Unfinished Business (3.9). Each shares action/science fiction/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning worth watching?

Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.5/10 from 455 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning?

Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012) is a action, science fiction, thriller film directed by John Hyams, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Scott Adkins, Dolph Lundgren.

Where can I find more recommendations like Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning?

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About movies like Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning

This ranked list pairs Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012), a action and science fiction and thriller film from John Hyams, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Jean-Claude Van Damme take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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