There's not a lot separating the action and sci-fi movie genres anymore, especially when one of the top action flicks of the year had a sci-fi story about s sentient AI. Can you remember the last time there was a true science fiction hit that wasn't also a breakout action flick?

A Space Odyssey, The Empire Strikes Back, and Stalker are all so great you could argue any of them are the best science fiction movie ever.

Netflix's catalog of sci-fi films includes platform originals like 'Bird Box,' as well as indie cult classics like 'Donnie Darko,' and blockbusters like 'The Terminator.'

io9 picks its favorite genre movies of the year, including 'KPop Demon Hunters,' 'Superman,' 'Bugonia,' and more. It’s that time of the year again. The time of year when we look at all of the movies we watched over the past 12 months and pick the best of the best. Welcome to the best sci-fi, fantasy, and horror movies of 2025.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is known as an action star, but where he really excels is in movies that blend action and science fiction.

The year 2025 didn't deliver many financially successful sci‑fi films, but that doesn't mean it lacked standout releases. Add these titles to your list.