The magic ofsci-fimovies is hard to overstate, but the sci-fi films coming in 2025 and beyond are set to be huge. Sci-fi is one of the most innovative and creative genres of entertainment. With futuristic, dystopian, alien, and technological advances all being parts of this incredible genre, there is a lot to discover and celebrate from the movies in this category.
And with each passing year, it feels as thoughsci-fi movies continue to break through barriersin storytelling, imagination, and innovation. Whether the stories are rooted in popular sci-fi novels, or if they expand on a franchise, there is a lot to get excited about in the movies coming from this space over 2025 and beyond. From dinosaurs, to the depths of space, nothing is off-limits, and it’s all coming soon.
10The Electric State
July 13, 2025
The Electric Stateis loosely based on a graphic novel of the same name from 2018. The story will follow a young woman who loses her brother, and meets a robot who claims to know where they are, so they begin traveling through a dystopian wasteland in an alternate version of 1994 together. The excitement for this film is mostly born out of the talent attached, which includes Joe and Anthony Russo as the directors, collaborating with Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely as writers, the same team that worked on the MCU’sCaptain Americamovies andAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame.
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On top of that stellar crew behind the camera,The Electric Statewill star Millie Bobby Brown, whose breakout role in the Netflix seriesStranger Thingslaunched her career, and Hollywood star Chris Pratt in the leading roles. They are joined by an incredible list of actors in supporting roles, including Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci, Giancarlo Esposito, Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie, Brian Cox, and many more. The film will come out on Netflix, and it’s got all the ingredients to be a sci-fi hit.
9Mickey 17
July 08, 2025
Mickey 17is another sci-fi film based on a novel, with the book appearing to be an incredibly promising premise for this action-packed film to adapt. The story follows a man who has volunteered to be cloned and operates as an expendable worker who will be essentially reborn after any iteration dies. However, when one clone survives, it knocks the entire balance out of whack, and leads to unpredictable outcomes.
Themovie will star Robert Pattinsonas the titular character, and be directed by the incredible Bong Joon-ho, who also directedParasite, andSnowpiercer. With such a strong story as the foundation of the story, the incredible Pattinson in the leading role, and Joon-ho’s direction, the movie is sure to be an exciting and thought-provoking sci-fi film. And something that is unique from the other franchise blockbusters on the slate.
8Jurassic World Rebirth
August 01, 2025
While the firstJurassic Parkmovie took inspiration from the popular Michael Crichton novel, and had the visionary Steven Spielberg in the hot seat as the director, the franchise has expanded far beyond what either man could have predicted when they first created their stories. With the original trilogy and theJurassic Worldtrilogy, there were many major developments that added to the narrative, but now, the dinosaurs are loose on the world, and that will create a brand-new set of issues.
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Jurassic World Rebirthis set to explore a world that is forever altered, five years after the events ofJurassic World Dominion. The movie will star Scarlett Johansson, who has a lot of experience in the sci-fi space, and will now lead a new era for theJurassic Worldmovies. The film is also being directed by the incredible Gareth Edwards, who brought the world genre-defining movies likeThe Creatorand challenged what movies about AI could be.
7Avatar: Fire And Ash
June 07, 2025
James Cameron has long been hailed as one of the greatest innovators in film, with the director being responsible for several of the largest grossing movies of all time, and changing what was possible with visual effects in movies likeThe Abyss,Terminator 2: Judgment Day, andAvatar. Now, Cameron returns to the world’s most profitable movies,Avatar, for the third chapter in that epic saga.
After the events of the first movie, where Jake Sully permanently transferred his consciousness into the body of a Na’vi, and the sequel,The Way of Water, where Sully’s family has grown along with the threat to their people,Avatar: Fire and Ashis set to reignite the spark for the franchise once again. The third installment will further expand the world of Pandora, and no doubt shatter the glass ceiling of what is possible in visual effects yet again.
6Frankenstein
2025
Mary Shelley’s monster, Frankenstein, has become an iconic figure in the world of storytelling, with dozens of adaptations over the years since the story was published. Now, Guillermo del Toro, a legendary horror and sci-fi director, is set to throw his hat in the ring for yet another adaptation about the creature and his ambitious creator, Victor Frankenstein.
How do you feel about the first look at Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein?
The first image for Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Frankenstein has been unveiled, and I couldn’t be more thrilled by it. The set design is just as fantastical as one would expect from the Oscar winner, but still well-suited to the gothic classic, while the tease of Frankenstein’s monster looks like a fresh twist on the character, and the bloody appearance of the titular doctor also points to a crazy vision of him.
This film will star Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, a popular sci-fi actor with roles inStar Wars,Dune, and the MCU, alongside rising star Jacob Elordi, who will play the monster. While the story is one that will be familiar to many, GdT’s unique style is sure to make this version stand out. On top of that, the spectacular cast makes this one of the most exciting films to come out of 2025.
5The Bride
July 22, 2025
While Frankenstein’s monster exists in isolation, he longs for someone like him to keep him company. In 2025,Maggie Gyllenhaal is also releasing her take on the story of the Bride of Frankensteinin the aptly titledThe Bride. The film will star another incredible actor in the role of Frankenstein’s monster, Christian Bale, and while the story is set in 1930s, Chicago, it will follow a more established version of the monster than GdT’s origin story.
The film will explore themes of love, romance, loss, and much more in a mind-bending new take on this classic story. For many, Frankenstein is viewed as being one of the very first sci-fi stories, so having two films paying tribute to that legacy in 2025 is incredibly exciting. However, the films are likely to be very different takes on a familiar story with each having a unique style.
4Tron Ares
July 25, 2025
WhenTronfirst came out in 1982, the film completely changed what was possible in film thanks to the innovations of the cast and crew to take this movie into the distant future. However, when a sequel was released in 2010, with technology that could now make these effects much cleaner and more smooth, the film failed to get the same traction as the original. Now, another sequel in the series hopes to take things to the next level withTron: Ares.
What do you think of the new lightcycle design in Tron: Ares?
Tron: Ares has debuted a new lightcycle design in new images for the upcoming film. The lightcycle itself appears to be more evolved, and looks to have four wheels instead of two. I am sure there will still be the classic lightcycle design in the film, but likely the filmmakers wished to bring something new to the table as well. Personally, I love the new look, based on the image that has been released. Knowing that Tron comes into the real world in this movie, evolving certain elements is going to be integral to the story. As long as there is at least one classic lightcycle in Tron: Ares, I am fine with it - and cannot wait to see it in action.
Tron: Aresstars Jared Leto as a rogue malicious program from the digital world sent to the real world for an unknown mission. The film also stars Evan Peters, and several other actors who will take the franchise forward. The film has been years in the making, but it could be just what the series needs to advance beyond the original film and create a new legacy independent of what came before.
3Predator: Badlands
July 19, 2025
While thePredatorfranchise has waned in popularityin the last couple of decades, there was one entry that changed everything for the series,Prey. In 2022, this reimagining of the incredible monsters who lead this franchise was a revelation for the films, and it was largely thanks to the vision of Dan Trachtenberg, the director.
So, it makes perfect sense to call on the director who brought the Predators back to life to tackle their next big outing.Predator: Badlandswill feature a story about two sisters traveling across a wasteland and presumably avoiding the imminent threat of these monsters. Elle Fanning will star, and it will be another opportunity for this franchise to become a modern hit.
2Star Trek: Section 31
Star Trekis another huge franchise that has been instrumental in making sci-fi what it is today. With many films and shows having been released as part of the series over the decades,Star Trekis peaking in terms of modern TV shows, and now the universe is set to expand once again with the introduction ofStar Trek: Section 31. Unlike many of the otherStar Trekmovies, this film is set to be released on a streaming platform instead of in theaters, but that doesn’t make it any less exciting.
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The film will star Michelle Yeoh, reprising her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou from theDiscoveryseries. The movie will see Georgiou join the secret Starfleet operation, Section 31, and face the consequences of her former actions. This film also delivers excitement similar to when the classic versions of the show crossed over into films, which is an exciting prospect on its own.
1The Mandalorian & Grogu
June 27, 2025
Star Wars, for the longest time, was a series of movies that focused on the Jedi and their struggle to survive despite overwhelming opposition. These films had a time to shine, and after nine movies in the mainline series, the story of the Jedi has been well and truly told in minute detail. However, the franchise has found success once again by shifting the focus and attention towards less prominent figures in that universe.
Jon Favreau now acts as the head of the Star Wars divisionat Disney, and with his magnificent success withThe Mandalorian, the bounty hunter is set to join the big screen heroes inThe Mandalorian & Grogu. Favreau returns to direct, and the film will follow the adventures of these incredibly popular characters from the TV series in one of the most anticipated films from thesci-fifranchise in many years.
