Whether you’re a dedicated film buff or a casual movie-watcher, you’ve likely experienced the tropes of magnetism in film. In fact, magnetism has been a recurring concept shown in pop culture, from superheroes and supervillains to Netflix originals. While some uses are a stretch or don’t quite add up in real life, it’s still fun to see the different ways that filmmakers have incorporated the thing we’re most passionate about! Here, you’ll find our roundup of four ways magnets and magnetism were used in movies.  GoldenEye, 1995 In the 1995 film GoldenEye, viewers learned of GoldenEye, a weapons system controlled by the Soviet Union that transformed two satellites into electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weapons during the Cold War. These two satellites—Petya and Misha—were equipped with a nuclear warhead. When detonated, they generate an EMP that is capable of destroying any electronic devices within a 30-mile radius. By doing so, there would be no way to communicate electronically.  Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, 2003 In Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, T-X (the Terminatrix) is no match for the particle accelerator. This electromagnetic coil attracts both the Terminatrix and the AKMS to it. What’s interesting, however, is that other magnetic elements are unaffected by the electromagnet, including zippers and belt buckles.  Toy Story 3, 2010  If you’re a Pixar fan, you probably remember the iconic scene from Toy Story 3 at the Tri-County Landfill. After Lotso pulls Woody into the dumpster, his toy friends follow suit and jump in before the trash is taken to the dump. They are then pushed onto a conveyor belt that’s leading them toward a shredder. Thankfully, they notice that things on the belt start flying toward the ceiling, and the toys realize that the magnetic ceiling is attracting metal objects—including Slinky Dog. They grab onto the metal trash to avoid being taken through the shredder. Thank goodness for magnets! Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, 2011 Why take the stairs when you can scale a building? In Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Ethan Hunt uses electromagnetic gloves to climb the side of Burj Khalifa—currently holding the records as the tallest building in the world, tallest free-standing structure in the world, highest occupied floor in the world, and elevator with the longest travel distance in the world, among others—in Dubai.  This film also features a magnetic levitation suit made of chain mail that allows one of the characters to squeeze through tight passages. Magnetic levitation is not an unattainable feat—in fact, this is used to lift objects far heavier than a human. The problem with magnetic levitation, however, is extreme temperature. Electromagnetic-driven levitation requires a superconductor, which is prone to overheating.  At Apex Magnets, we don’t see the use of magnets and magnetism being featured on the screen going anywhere any time soon. To stay up-to-date on how magnets are being used in both real life and on the screen, sign up for our newsletter. You’ll also be given coupons that are only available to newsletter subscribers!