The disaster genre has gone through plenty of highs and lows over the past century, but one movie in particular stands out as the greatest of all.

Greenland would go on to be a hit with critics and audiences during the pandemic, bringing in $52.3 million on the international market, per Box Office Mojo, despite never showing on the big screen here in the States. However, IndieWire reported back in early 2021 that the movie made around $32 million from PVOD rentals.

The 1997 disaster film Volcano, starring Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche, is set to erupt on Hulu starting January 1, 2026. Find out more here.

From “Armageddon” to “The Towering Inferno,” a look back at decades of movie catastrophe. From “Armageddon” to “The Towering Inferno,” a look back at decades of movie catastrophe. Tap to match the scene of destruction to the threat.

However, there are also many disaster movies that, while not achieving the same level of fame, truly deserve more recognition. If you think you’ve seen everything the genre has to offer, here are seven underrated films you may have forgotten about or ...