Surprises can even come in the form of long-awaited crossovers of famous sci-fi characters and creatures.
Another common way in which sci-fi movies surprise us is through casting.
It isn’t rare forsci-fi movies to have incredible ensemble castswith well-known actors playing the lead characters.
Curtis' cameo is perhaps the only hidden gem in an otherwise forgettable film.
Such surprise cameos in sci-fi movies we never see coming enrich the viewing experience.
Most of thesepay homage to her seminal work and merely adopt the premiseto tell similar stories.
Among these unique adaptations is Mel Brooks’Young Frankenstein.
One of the most memorable moments inDeadpool 2is when his newly formed group of heroes are deployed for missions.
Deadpool lands perfectly and waits for his teammates' parachutes to show up on the horizon.
WhileSpaceballsis aStar Warsparody, it features an unexpected cameo fromJohn Hurt reprising his role from theAlienmovies.
It was a sweet moment of nostalgia for fans who grew up watching the original movies.
He can be seen balancing two Margaritas and running when the dinosaurs break free.
However, the funniest and perhaps the most memorable cameo in theJurassic Worldfranchise is in the first movie.
The legendary rock starJimmy Buffett has an unexpected cameo inJurassic Worldas a bartender.
His iconic song, Margaritaville, serves as the inspiration for the bar his character runs.
He can be seen balancing two Margaritas and running when the dinosaurs break free and start wreaking havoc.
However, he has appeared in an MCU film in a fan-favorite scene.
For instance,Thor: Ragnarokgave Cate Blanchett her major MCU roleas the antagonist.
The casting choice that stands out in the film, though, is Matt Damon’s.
With gorgeous special effects and memorable action sequences, it expands on the world introduced in the 1982TRONfilm.
The visual aesthetic is perfectly complemented by the futuristic background score composed by the musical duo Daft Punk.
His character is a computer genius who creates an AI to help him find a suitable romantic partner.
The scene in question depicts Tom Cruise’s character, the protagonist ofVanilla Sky, celebrating his birthday.
Among the people who walk up to wish him is Steven Spielberg.
1Bill Murray
Zombieland (2009)
Comedy movies often feature celebrities playing themselves.
It’s particularly common in parody and mockumentary-style movies, likeThe InterviewandPopstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.
It follows a group of people who have survived a zombie apocalypse and are looking for shelter.
They take refuge in actor Bill Murray’s house, which is seemingly abandoned.
The scene is made funnier by one of the other teammates being a die-hard Bill Murray fan.
