Melancholia, Ready Player One, Mickey 17, and Timestalker make up our list of the best sci-fi movies on Prime Video in February 2026.

In this month’s sci-fi picks, time loops, zombie apocalypses and robot/dog friendships. By Elisabeth Vincentelli Stream it on Netflix. What if a zombie apocalypse wasn’t even the scariest thing to ...

The science fiction genre has seen some of its best stories told through streaming, and companies like Paramount+ and Netflix ...

With 'THX 1138' Robert Duvall created an unforgettable character. Here's why this George Lucas film is underrated and ...

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If I had to pick a single genre of film that I love above all else it would be science fiction. Whether it’s a story about aliens in outer space or simply the use of advanced technology, movies can ...

By looking at how sci-fi movies used emergent technologies to discuss pressing issues, we get a clearer picture of the 1990s ...

In this month’s picks, time-loop romance and creepy postapocalyptic roommates. By Elisabeth Vincentelli Rent or buy it on Apple TV+ or Prime Video. Fans of Danny Boyle’s “28 Years Later” in particular ...