Sci-fi movies have a special kind of magic, and the top 10 most anticipated sci-fi movies of 2025 are shaping up to be massive. Sci-fi is one of the most imaginative and creative genres, filled with futuristic worlds, dystopian stories, aliens, and advanced technology. There’s so much to explore and enjoy in this amazing category of films.
10. Black Mirror Season 7
Release Date: TBC 2025
Streaming Platform: Netflix
The seventh season of Charlie Brooker’s techno-series “Twilight Zone” features the first-ever sequel, which is a follow-up to the pivotal season 4 episode “USS Callister.” An enraged tech boss (portrayed by Jesse Plemons) made his coworkers including Cristin Milioti from “The Penguin” unwilling avatars in his fully immersive spaceship simulation in this masterfully crafted parody of “Star Trek.” As one of the top 10 most anticipated sci-fi movies of 2025, it’s going to be much darker than “Galaxy Quest.”
9. Star Trek: Section 31
Release Date: January 24, 2025
Streaming Platform: Paramount+
Star Trek: Discovery gained fame for Michelle Yeoh’s role as the reformed Mirror Universe tyrant, Philippa Georgiou. Now, following her Oscar win for Everything Everywhere All at Once, she’s returning to lead her TV film. Section 31 seems to bring a James Bond vibe to the Star Trek universe. Georgiou, now back in the 23rd century with help from the Guardian of Forever, is recruited by the Federation’s top-secret spy agency.
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8. The Electric State
Release Date: March 14, 2024
Streaming Platform: Netflix
The Electric State is a sci-fi epic adaptation of Simon Stålenhag’s graphic novel, starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt. The story takes place in an alternate version of 1994, where a young girl sets out on a quest to find her missing brother across a robot-filled America. More than $300 million was spent on the ambitious project, with a large portion likely going to the cast, which includes several well-known actors. The film will be released in March, so fans won’t have to wait long to see this exciting project.
7. Mickey 17
Release Date: April 18, 2025
Streaming Platform: Cinemas
Bong Joon-ho, the director of Parasite, brings us Mickey 17, a film based on Edward Ashton’s novel. Robert Pattinson stars as Mickey, a human “expendable” sent on a mission to colonize another world. Mickey’s role involves being cloned every time he dies. When a version of him dies, a new body is created, keeping most of his memories. Things take a turn when Mickey 17 unexpectedly survives a dangerous mission to an icy planet, only to face conflict with his replacement, Mickey 18. The trailer shows stunning visuals, and knowing Bong Joon-ho’s style, the film will likely dive deep into themes of survival and identity. The story is based on the 2022 novel Mickey7, making this a quick adaptation. Fans of sci-fi might find it reminds them of the 2009 film Moon, starring Sam Rockwell, which explored similar ideas.
6. Star Wars: Andor Season 2
Release Date: April 22, 2025
Streaming Platform: Disney+
“Andor” is back for its second and last season on Disney+, making it one of the greatest “Star Wars” series. According to Tony Gilroy who wrote the screenplay for the “Bourne” films, the 12-episode series would follow Rebel Alliance operative Cassian Andor over the four years preceding “Rogue One,”. It will show how he became involved in the film’s tragic mission. Meanwhile, Alan Tudyk returns as sardonic droid K-2SO, and Ben Mendelsohn still maintains his “Rogue One” role as Director Krennic, a bureaucratic Death Star.
5. Alien: Earth
Release Date: Summer 2025
Streaming Platform: FX (US) / Disney+ (UK)
With the exception of the last scene in “Alien: Resurrection” and the most neglected “Alien vs. Predator” films, the Xenomorph has generally avoided Earth. But that’s about to change with the first Alien TV show. Noah Hawley, the creator of Fargo, wants to make sure the horror reaches you at home. Set two years before Ridley Scott’s original “Alien,” “Alien: Earth” follows a group of troops as they search for survivors among the remains of a spaceship that crashed and its origin is unclear. Of course, things are bound to go wrong.
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4. M3GAN 2.0
Release Date: June 27, 2025
Streaming Platform: Netflix, Amazon, Disney+
This sequel to the 2023 surprise hit M3GAN promises even more AI-driven chills. The story continues with the unsettling AI doll, known for its dark side. The first movie mixed horror, satire, and sci-fi, and the follow-up is expected to explore the dangers of advanced robotics even further. So far, not much has been revealed about the plot.
3. Superman
Release Date: July 11, 2025
Streaming Platform: Cinemas
James Gunn, the writer and director of “Guardians of the Galaxy,” was hired to lead the redesigned DC Studios. His adaptation of Superman, Krypton’s most well-known son, is the first big-screen release of the new period. We anticipate a much lighter film than Zack Snyder’s 2013 “Man of Steel,” with super-pooch Krypto playing a major role in the first trailer. The story will focus on Superman balancing his alien roots with his life growing up in Kansas. David Corenswet will play Superman, with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
2. Bugonia
Release Date: November 7, 2024
Streaming Platforms: Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney +
Bugonia, one of the list’s most intriguing entries, is said to be an unusual blend of psychological drama and ecological science fiction. The movie is a remake of Jang Joon-hwan’s 2003 South Korean film Save the Green Planet!, although there aren’t many details yet. The basic summary has been supplied by Focus Pictures: “The powerful CEO of a large corporation is abducted by two conspiracy-obsessed young men who believe she is an alien who wants to destroy Earth.” The film, which stars Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, will be released at the end of 2025.
1. Avatar: Fire and Ash
Release Date: December 19, 2025
Streaming Platform: Cinemas
Returning to Pandora, James Cameron’s Avatar series offers us yet another visually stunning journey. Cameron is currently working on these projects at full speed, and after 13 years without a sequel, the Avatar series may have two more by the end of the decade. With a focus on the fiery temperament of the “Ash People,” this sequel delves further into the customs of Pandora’s many tribes.
Along with Sigourney Weaver and Kate Winslet, Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña make a comeback, and new conflicts are expected to test the heroes as a darker side of the Na’vi tribes is allegedly exposed. Since Cameron seems to approach the franchise in this manner, viewers can naturally anticipate cutting-edge effects and underlying environmental concerns. More character development is anticipated in this upcoming film by the Oscar-winning director.
So, with the movie industry bouncing back from the delays caused by the SAG-AFTRA strikes, there are plenty of new movies to look forward to. Some of these top 10 most anticipated sci-fi movies of 2025 could even become future sci-fi classics.
Make sure to mark your calendars for the upcoming releases, find the ones you’re most excited about, and either stream them or grab tickets to your local theater. There’s still a lot to enjoy and 2025 promises even more exciting films to discover.
