Films play an important role in defining the similarities and differences between various societies. With increased globalization, the cultural divide between various societies can be well brought out through film and literary presentations. With advancements in technology, modern films have effectively represented the leaps in technology behind making the outer space happen. This paper seeks to provide an opinion on the portrayal of otherworld spaces through analysis and comparison of the films Watchmen directed by Zack Snyder and Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope directed by George Lucas. Greater emphasis is given to how the otherworld has been differently covered in the two films through exposing the similarities and differences. Notably much importance would be given to how film directors have artistically used the otherworld in the films to bring out the main themes. The incorporation of otherworldly spaces in George Lucas’ Star Wars and Zack Snyder’s Watchmen has helped make the films more believable and memorable. There are two ways in which the otherworld space can be created in a film. This can be through character and characterization with regard to vocals and submission or through the geographical setting. Character and characterization would play an important role in defining the otherworld space because of the perception of characters with regard to their surroundings. Submissions and confessions made by characters would be graded with reference to what is considered as realist and that which could be seen as mystical. Use of both approaches would indicate that both Lucas and Snyder have literally created the otherworldly spaces within their films to help bolster the themes and make these two films believable. The otherworld is well presented in the film Watchmen through the comparison of the human person with other non-human beings. The film is directed under the setting of both the Earth and the Mars. At the beginning of the film, the viewer is introduced to "Minutemen" uniformed crime fighters that have been supported by the US government top help fight increasing crime as a result of the activities of costumed fighters. It is under these circumstances that Dr. Manhattan gains popularity within government circles and helps Richard Nixon get another term in office (Moore and Gibbons). However, the threat posed by Soviet Union as regards to nuclear war is imminent, resulting into outlawing of armed groups and by extension the "Minutemen". It is this banning of outlawed groups that Dr. Manhattan and others in their group run into suspicion of each other as the crackdown continues. "Star Wars," on the other hand is an epic space opera film. This film had it