Movies Like The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Flash Back 2012

If you liked The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Flash Back 2012 (1987), a animation and science fiction movie directed by Fumihiko Takayama and Yusaku Saotome, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026)
★ 8.1/10Also animation and music
Iroha's life gets knocked off its orbit when Kaguya, a carefree runaway from the Moon, moves in and convinces her to perform in a virtual world together.
2
Justice League: Gods and Monsters (2015)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and science fiction
In an alternate universe, very different versions of DC's Trinity fight against the government after they are framed for an embassy bombing.
3
BLAME! (2017)
★ 6.5/10Also science fiction and animation
In the distant technological future, civilization has reached its ultimate Net-based form. An "infection" in the past caused the automated systems to spiral out of order, resulting in a multi-leveled city structure…
4
Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and science fiction
A series of 30 sketches, following the hilarious antics of various characters from a galaxy, far, far away.
5
Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and science fiction
The maniacal baby of the Griffin family, Stewie, meets his future self. In doing this he discovers that his future image is not what he has anticipated because of a near death experience.
6
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (1988)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and science fiction
In UC 0093, the Federation has recovered from its defeat and has created a new anti-colonial special forces unit to deal with rebel forces: Londo Bell. Elsewhere in space, Char Aznable reappears out of self-imposed…
7
Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap! (2010)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and science fiction
With the Griffins stuck again at home during a blackout, Peter tells the story of “Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.”
8
Batman Unlimited: Mechs vs. Mutants (2016)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and science fiction
Mr. Freeze turns Killer Croc and Bane into super-sized monsters, and they bash their way through downtown Gotham until the Caped Crusader and his team of heroes join the fight in their giant robot mechs.
9
Violet Evergarden: Recollections (2021)
★ 8.4/10Also science fiction and animation
An emotionally scarred former child soldier becomes a letter writer in this condensed recap of the moving, gorgeously animated award-winning series.
10
Batman vs. Two-Face (2017)
★ 6.3/10Also animation and science fiction
Former Gotham City District Attorney Harvey Dent, one side of his face scarred by acid, goes on a crime spree based on the number '2'. All of his actions are decided by the flip of a defaced, two-headed silver dollar.
11
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001)
★ 7.7/10Also animation and science fiction
The year is 2071. Following a terrorist bombing, a deadly virus is released on the populace of Mars and the government has issued the largest bounty in history, for the capture of whoever is behind it. The bounty…
12
Scarlet (2025)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and science fiction
After failing to avenge her father's murder, Princess Scarlet, wakes up in the "Land of the Dead." In this world filled with madness, if she does not achieve her revenge against her nemesis and reach the "No End…
13
Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End (2008)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and science fiction
Simon and Kamina live in an underground city monitored by the village chief. When Simon stumbles upon an artifact and beastmen invade from the surface, Simon and Kamina rebel against them.
14
Megazone 23 (1985)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and science fiction
A young biker stumbles onto a prototype motorcycle with a hidden function that has a link to the true nature of his world.
15
Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest (2007)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and science fiction
With the Griffins stuck at home during a blackout, Peter tells the story of "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope".
16
Yellow Mirror (2026)
★ 8.1/10Also animation and science fiction
A defective lamp reveals a heartbreaking truth about what Homer believes is reality, and an AI-powered tablet befriends and controls Maggie. The Simpsons struggle to find the light through two dark tales of the curious…
17
Futurama: Bender's Game (2008)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and science fiction
When Leela is insulted by a group of space-rednecks (like regular rednecks, but in space), she enters the Planet Express ship in a demolition derby. Leela emerges victorious, but when she brings the damaged ship home…
18
Steins;Gate: The Movie - Load Region of Déjà Vu (2013)
★ 7.6/10Also science fiction and animation
One year after the events of the anime, Rintarou begins to feel the repercussions of extensive time travel, and eventually completely fades from reality. Kurisu, being the only companion to remember him, now must find…
19
Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher (2014)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and science fiction
When the Punisher takes out a black-market weapons dealer, he stumbles upon a far-reaching terrorist plot devised by a group known as Leviathan.
20
Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020)
★ 5.9/10Also science fiction and music
Yet to fulfill their rock and roll destiny, the stakes are higher than ever for the now middle-aged Bill and Ted who set out on a new adventure when a visitor from the future warns them that only their song can save…