Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Project X

If you loved Project X, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Project Almanac

Project Almanac

2015★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Project X for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A group of teens discover secret plans of a time machine, and construct one. However, things start to get out of control....

#2
21 & Over

21 & Over

2013★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Project X for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Brilliant student Jeff Chang has the most important interview of his life tomorrow. But today is still his birthday, what starts off as a casual celebration with friends evolves i...

#3
This Means War

This Means War

2012★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Project X for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman....

#4
Superbad

Superbad

2007★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Project X for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry....

#5
Man on a Ledge

Man on a Ledge

2012★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Project X for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. The NYPD dispatch a female police psychologist to talk him down. However, unbeknownst to the pol...

#6
Footloose

Footloose

2011★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Project X for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Ren MacCormack is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where loud music and dancing are prohibited. Not one to bow to the status quo, Ren challenges the ba...