The multiverse is a theory that suggests the existence of more universes than our own. Every universe can have alternate realities. This idea extends the notion of a single universe to a set of possible universes, forming a multiverse. Some works use this theme as a metaphor to illustrate how our individual choices and actions can have a significant impact on our lives and the world around us.
Others take the opportunity to explore comparisons with an “other self”, creating allegories about self-knowledge and different aspects of our personality.
Also, there are movies that use the multiverse concept to tell amazing science fiction stories. Below, we have selected 9 films about multiverses and alternate realities of the most diverse styles and genres.
All everywhere at the same time
One reason for the success of “Everything, Everywhere at Once” is its bizarre take on the multiverse.
In the film, parallel universes are created from different life choices and paths. Characters use “verse-jump” technology to access the memories, bodies, and abilities of their parallel universe versions to battle threats that seek to destroy all of existence.
Run, Lola, run
“Run, Lola, Run” is a German film that combines elements of drama, suspense and crime, presenting three variants of the same story in an agile and dynamic way. Through these versions, the film explores how every choice and every small change in the actions of the characters can lead to impactful consequences.
The fight
Jet Li stars, opposes, and plays various alternate versions of himself in this shocking parallel universe film.
In the story, an evil version of Jet Li tries to eliminate all his counterparts in different realities to become invincible. Every time he kills his alter ego, he becomes more powerful. However, the latest version of him, a benevolent cop, shows resistance, starting a mind-blowing chase that will culminate in a decisive fight between good and evil.
Relation to the case
“De Caso com o Acaso” is a romantic comedy-drama starring Gwyneth Paltrow who plays with alternate realities to tell a story where chance can have significant consequences in life and love.
In the storyline, Helen lives in two alternate realities: in one she manages to get on the train before the doors close, while in the other she loses it for a few seconds. This small time difference triggers completely different events. The film alternates between the two narratives, showing a turbulent relationship for Helen in one, while finding new romance in the other.
Spider-Man: Never go home
“No Coming Home” is the first MCU film to explore the multiverse, connecting it to the other Spider-Man films produced. It reintroduces the other versions of the hero, with Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield reprising their roles.
After the events of the previous film, Peter Parker asks Doctor Strange for help in hiding his identity, but ends up opening up parallel realities and bringing in villains from other universes.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Directed by Sam Raimi, the second Doctor Strange solo film continues the concept of the multiverse in the MCU films.
The doctor. Stephen Strange travels through different universes, accompanied by America Chavez. They battle demons and face the Scarlet Witch, who seeks to control the Multiverse to reunite with her lost children.
Beavis and Butt-Head: Destroy the Universe
The second film based on the hit animated TV series ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’, ‘Wreck the Universe’ takes the duo of idiots on an intergalactic adventure. After a space crash, they find themselves in a parallel universe, where they meet more intelligent versions of themselves.
The film playfully tackles the theme of the multiverse, exploring the consequences of your actions in different realities.
consistency
The story of “Coherence” takes place practically entirely in a living room. The film sustains itself through the tripod dialogues, the cast and a creative storyline.
It all starts with a dinner with friends that is interrupted by the passage of a comet on Earth, triggering disturbing events involving alternate realities and different versions of the same people.
Spider-Man in the Spider-Verse
This animation tells the story of teenager Miles Morales, who becomes the new Spider-Man in his reality after being bitten by a radioactive spider.
After an accidental encounter with an older, jaded version of Peter Parker from a parallel dimension, Miles discovers the existence of the multiverse and teams up with different versions of Spider-Man.
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