7 Best Sci-Fi Movies of 2025, Ranked

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2025 was a fantastic year for film. While big-budget sequels and franchise movies did well, many original films also found success with both audiences and critics. Building on a recent trend of strong science fiction movies, 2025 continued that momentum. Throughout the year, a diverse range of sci-fi films—from action-packed adventures to moving dramas and intellectually stimulating stories—captivated viewers worldwide. While not every sci-fi movie was a hit, the best ones truly raised the bar.

Science fiction was everywhere in 2025, appearing in everything from small indie films to big-budget blockbusters. It was a fantastic year for the genre, and choosing the best sci-fi movies proved difficult because so many excellent films came out.

7) Mickey 17

Few sci-fi films are quite like Mickey 17. It presents a dark, futuristic idea with a surprising amount of humor. Robert Pattinson stars as Mickey, a worker on a space colony who is repeatedly cloned after each death. The film also features a fantastic cast including Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo, Naomi Ackie, and Cameron Britton, making it a standout sci-fi release of 2025.

6) The Fantastic Four: First Steps

While The Fantastic Four: First Steps is mainly a superhero film, it heavily incorporates science fiction elements. The movie’s villains are cosmic entities intent on preparing Earth for destruction, giving the story a grand, galactic scope. Being part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe boosted its popularity, but its unique retro-futuristic style and strong acting performances also made it a major sci-fi hit of the year.

5) Superman

Released in 2025, the movie Superman was a huge success, launching a new chapter for DC Comics on the big screen. Starring David Corenswet as a fresh take on the iconic alien hero, Superman quickly became one of the year’s most popular and critically acclaimed sci-fi films, effectively kicking off the new DCU.

4) The Assessment

While many popular sci-fi films came out in 2025, one of the year’s best was a smaller, more intimate release called The Assessment. The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in late 2024 and was released in theaters in 2025, stars Himesh Patel and Elizabeth Olsen as a couple undergoing an evaluation to determine if they’re eligible to have a child. Alicia Vikander plays the assessor. Though set in a dystopian future, the film truly shines because of the incredible performances from its three leads, making it a standout and surprisingly overlooked movie of the year.

3) Companion

Artificial intelligence is a classic theme in science fiction, and the 2025 film Companion delivered a surprisingly exciting take on how robotic companions can be exploited. With its captivating story, shocking twists, and memorable moments, Companion quickly became one of the year’s top sci-fi films.

2) Predator: Badlands

In late 2025, a new Predator film, Predator: Badlands, was released in theaters. The movie follows the story of a surprising partnership between a young member of the Predator race and an android created by Weyland-Yutani, as they find themselves stranded on a dangerous planet. Predator: Badlands is a strong addition to the popular sci-fi series and considered one of the best releases in the genre that year.

1) Frankenstein

Guillermo del Toro is famous for his horror and fantasy films, but in 2025 he turned to science fiction with his adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel, Frankenstein. The movie lives up to the original story’s reputation, delivering a dark and terrifying experience. It stars Oscar Isaac as Dr. Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as the monster, and features strong performances from Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz. Many consider Frankenstein to be the best science fiction film of 2025.

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