Why do we watch movies about the end of the world? Is it to feel comfort in the fact that our world is, in fact, not ending? Or do we simply enjoy the excitement and rush of the drama surrounding a potential apocalypse? Whatever the reason, there's no denying that the apocalypse provides some excellent material for movies—knowing that, we've compiled a list of what we think are the 26 best movies about the end of the world.
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