Sci-fi fans are going to have a feast for the next two years. The years 2025 and 2026 are full of ambitious movies that range from neon-lit cyber worlds to galaxy-shaking blockbusters, and are designed to amaze, provoke, and take over theaters. No matter if you are into AI nightmares, space survival stories, or superhero chaos, these are the sci-fi movies that will keep the buzz alive. Let’s count them down.
13. Tron: Ares
Tron: Ares, the new movie of the Tron series, featuring Jared Leto as a digital Grid entity coming to the real world with a destructive power, will be released on the big screen on October 10, 2025. The storyline differs from the earlier ones in that it depicts artificial intelligence invading the space of humans instead of the other way round, thus resulting in an extremely risky first contact situation. The return of Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges to the franchise signifies a blend of tradition and novelty. Besides, you can probably anticipate bright cinematography, intense synth music, and thought-provoking themes of technology and domination.
12. Bugonia
Once again, the director Yorgos Lanthimos and the actress Emma Stone collaborate in bringing Bugonia, a strange sci-fi thriller, which is scheduled for late October 2025. The plot revolves around two conspiratorial men who abduct a CEO of utmost power, a woman they believe to be an alien, intending to destroy the Earth. A movie that mixes paranoia, dark humor, and disturbing sci-fi ideas with the likes of Jesse Plemons and Alicia Silverstone as well. The very first festival reviews call it equally as crazy as it sounds.
11. Predator: Badlands
Predator: Badlands is coming out in theaters on November 7, 2025, with Elle Fanning as the main character, leading the franchise into a new daring direction. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the Prey director, this film is said to concentrate more on the Predator, hence giving a more intimate and character-driven approach. Although the information is scarce, a story of the Predator with emotional moments, along with the hardcore fights, is what the fan community is interested in the most.
10. The Running Man
An Edgar Wright version of The Running Man is released on November 14, 2025, with Glen Powell playing the character of a man who is forced to take part in a lethal televised show. This reboot, which is more closely based on Stephen King’s original novel, significantly differs from the previous one in its focus on social commentary and portrayal of characters’ hopelessness rather than camp. Along with Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, and Katy M. O’Brien joining the ensemble, this movie looks like a fast-paced, sharply cut dystopian escape with high energy.
9. Avatar: Fire and Ash
On December 19, 2025, James Cameron comes back to Pandora with Avatar: Fire and Ash. With this episode, the filmmaker introduces the Ash People, the more aggressive side of the Na’vi clan, who challenge not only the audience’s belief about the planet but also the whole universe. The likes of Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, and Sigourney Weaver remain the same, while the new faces help in further mythologizing. As usual, prepare for scenic splendor and deluxe world-building.
8. Mercy
Mercy, which is due on January 23, 2026, has Chris Pratt in the role of a detective who finds himself in a future where an AI is in charge of the law. When falsely accused of the murder of his wife, he needs to be fast in proving his innocence to an automated court. The movie, which is packed with tension and inspired by tech trends, and also stars Rebecca Ferguson and Annabelle Wallis, is a work that dives deep into the fears of society, like surveillance, justice, and machine authority.
7. Project Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary, with Ryan Gosling as the leading character, will be in cinemas on March 20, 2026. The film is an adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel and is about a reluctant astronaut who is given the task of finding out the cosmic mystery that will lead to the Earth’s survival. The promotion of the movie keeps the biggest plot twists a secret, which is causing a lot of excitement among the fans, especially the readers, who know how touching and surprising the story is.
6. The Mandalorian and Grogu
The galaxy’s best pair can no longer be kept off the big screen and will be available at the cinema on May 22, 2026. The Mandalorian and Grogu are the continuation of the story that fans have seen on Disney+ and are turning into a full-scale cinematic adventure. Pedro Pascal is back as Din Djarin, Grogu is once more the fan favorite, and new characters, played by Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White, are opening up the Star Wars universe in a big way.
5. Masters of the Universe
On June 5, 2026, He-Man is coming back with a bang after a long time. Prince Adam is played by Nicholas Galitzine, and Idris Elba, Alison Brie, and Morena Baccarin are the other members of the cast. Skeletor is brought to you by Jared Leto, who is responsible for giving a darker side to the villain of Eternia. After a number of false starts over the years, this reboot sets out to introduce the spectacle of the twenty-first century to the franchise once again.
4. Supergirl
Supergirl, with Milly Alcock in the role of Kara Zor-El, is a cosmic adventure of the DC universe, coming to the theater on June 26, 2026. This version goes through the character’s voyage through space together with her devoted dog, Krypto, being driven by grief and revenge. Starring Jason Momoa and Eve Ridley, the movie is a major part of the new cinematic era of DC.
3. Spider-Man: Brand New Day
On July 31, 2026, Tom Holland is back to play Peter Parker. The events that have altered the reality are the main things from the previous film, and that way, this new episode will be focused on a more realistic take on Spider-Man’s college life, small-time crimes, and personal matters. Besides Zendaya, Mark Ruffalo, Jon Bernthal, and Sadie Sink are also in the movie, which signals that there will be emotional plots and unexpected alliances.
2. Avengers: Doomsday
After the biggest crossover made by Marvel until Endgame, there will be another one, which will come to the screens on December 18, 2026. Robert Downey Jr. is back as Doctor Doom, but that is the last time you will see him like that. The movie is tying together the characters of Avengers, Fantastic Four, Wakandans, and X-Men for what looks like the most ambitious event yet in the MCU. The stakes have never been so high after years of buildup.
1. Dune: Part Three
It is December 18, 2026, when Dune: Part Three is scheduled to come out, and it is an adaptation of Dune Messiah that continues Paul Atreides’ complicated rise and fall. The political intrigue is getting a lot deeper with Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Jason Momoa coming back under the direction of Denis Villeneuve. This chapter is all about a powerful, agonizing, and brain-teasing finale to the saga, with people speculating about lots of new characters and darker themes.
Just to name a few: from enormous franchises to daring brand-new concepts, sci-fi is going to be the major player on the big screen. The following two years are full of promises for spectacles, emotions, and brain-boggling stories, so you’d better make sure that your calendar is free, because the future of the cinema is looking pretty bright.