How do some blockbuster disaster movies stack up against real science?

The end of the world on the silver screen: science vs Hollywood

End-of-the-world movies may include some scientific facts but are largely cinematic craic

From fiery asteroids to rogue planets, humanity’s fascination with its own demise has fuelled countless blockbuster films. End-of-the-world movies captivate us with their spectacle and suspense, but how do they stack up against real science?

Let’s explore some iconic apocalypse films and rate which ones get close to plausible science and which ones veer into pure fantasy.