SciFi Movie Explosions
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SciFi Movie Explosions

Bombs away! Which science fiction flick showcases the most spectacular special effects explosions?

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1 Star Wars
Not one but two really big explosions: The destruction of Alderaan and the Death Star itself going kablooey. 104 190
2 Independence Day
Blows up the White House along with pretty much every metropolitan area on the planet. 102 210
3 Return of the Jedi
Jabba's yacht, a shield installation, Imperial Cruisers, dozens upon dozens of fighter ships, yet another Death Star and at least one Ewok get blown to bits. 92 178
4 Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Not only does it wipe out downtown L.A., it also sets fire to a playground -- kids included. 79 175
5 Predator
If you have to go out, why not take half a rainforest with you? 77 159
6 Alien
Ripley blows up the Nostromo (which explodes three times) to kill just a single alien. 70 156
7 The Fifth Element
How do you kill a maniac who takes orders from a star? Trap him on a cruise ship, then blow him the hell up. 45 155
8 V for Vendetta
V finishes what Guy Fawkes could not, incinerating Parliament and showering bricks over his followers -- who miraculously survive. 29 141
9 Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Opens with a disc-like shock wave so visually impressive George Lucas himself stole it. 13 141
10 Superman: The Movie
This one blows up a star and a planet, not to mention unleashing a thermonuclear device on California. -20 130