Why are audiences so fascinated with mass destruction on the big screen?

Disaster movies are some of the most profitable films in the entertainment world.

They’re massive moneymakers, making up some of the highest-grossing movies of the last several decades.

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Audiences can’t seem to get enough of thrilling flicks as they sure couldn’t fail to entertain.

While disaster movies aren’t for everyone, and yes,there have been plenty of terrible ones recently.

They may not always be the most perfect, but some are truly spectacular and deserve a watch.

A team of oil drillers, led by Harry (Bruce Willis) walk towards the spaceship in their spacesuits in ‘Armageddon’

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FromMichael Bay’sArmageddontoJames Cameron’sTitanic, here are ten iconic disaster movies that are must-watches for fans.

It gets obnoxiously loud, featuring way too many explosions and excessive action sequences.

It’san emotional rollercoaster from start to finish, and there are a few moments that can leave you teary-eyed.

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It’s a gripping movie that’s sure to leave you stunned.

It’struly heartbreaking to see some of them perish.

5’The Impossible' (2012)

Directed by J. Overall,The Impossiblecan have a profound effect on all who watch it.

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Directed by the legendary James Cameron, this incredible cinematic achievement is one that truly deserves to be seen.

NEXT:10 Disaster Movies That Are Thrilling From Start to Finish

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Gerard Butler with scars on his face in Greenland

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Kristian holding onto his daughter, running, The Wave

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Acres (Roddy McDowall) climbs the ladder in the funnel, moments before his death in ‘The Poseidon Adventure’

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Maria Bennett (Naomi Watts) clinging to a floating tree while holding tightly to Lucas (Tom Holland) in The Impossible

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A tornado rips apart the Hollywood sign over Los Angeles in ‘The Day After Tomorrow’

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The Day after tomorrow

The Day After Tomorrow examines the consequences of abrupt climate change as a series of extreme weather events ravage the planet. A climatologist must navigate the frozen landscape to save his son in New York, highlighting the urgency of addressing environmental challenges and the resilience of human bonds amidst adversity.

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Jim in a hospital gown standing next to Big Ben in a deserted London in 28 Days Later.

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The White House explodes in ‘Independence Day’

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The Titanic sinking in ‘Titanic’

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