Let’s get real: if you’re a science fiction enthusiast and subscribe to Peacock, you’re sitting on a goldmine of bizarre, adrenaline-pumping, and plain-out brain-bending movies. If you’re in the mood for aliens taking over, renegade robots, or worlds that mock the laws of physics, Peacock’s got your back. So turn off the lights, get your popcorn ready, and here’s a countdown of the 15 greatest sci-fi films you can watch on Peacock today—beginning with cosmic romance and concluding with a trip into the completely surreal.
15. Upside Down
Ever dreamt of a world where gravity is selective? Upside Down plunks you into a twin-galaxy universe where matter adheres only to its native world, and traversing the gap might result in spontaneous combustion. Jim Sturgess and Kirsten Dunst play star-crossed lovers bucking the laws of physics in this visually breathtaking, jaw-dropping romance.
14. Mystery Science Theater 3000
Alright, technically a television show, but seeing Joel and the bots riff on some of the all-time worst movies ever created is sheer sci-fi bliss. From Mitchell to Pod People, MST3K makes cinematic bombs into comedy gold—a must-see for fans who like to laugh at anarchy.
13. Men in Black
Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are the undercover agents protecting Earth from extraterrestrial freaks. Half comedy, half action, half alien spectacle, Men in Black is a genre classic with intergalactic spice—and yes, you can go ahead and dive into the sequels as well.
12. Jaws
Yes, technically a thriller, but Steven Spielberg’s Jaws borders on sci-fi conjecture with its shark-transformation premise. With suspense, lines that are instantly iconic, and unforgettable scenes, this movie will make you reconsider your next beach vacation.
11. Dredd
Karl Urban’s 2012 Dredd is the dark dystopian vision that fans have always dreamed of. Judges handing down instant justice in a future world, Dredd must take on a drug lord who controls a 200-story complex. Non-stop action, top-notch world-building, and Lena Headey’s villain make this a contemporary sci-fi classic.
10. Dante’s Peak
A traditional disaster movie with a science fiction spin: Pierce Brosnan swaps gadgets for a seismometer to alert a town of an erupting volcano. There are explosions, lava, and “I told you so” melodrama, and it’s a hot thrill ride.
9. Europa Report
A manned expedition to Jupiter’s icy moon uncovers a buried ocean—and maybe extraterrestrial life. As the expedition goes from promising to horrifying, Europa Report serves space exploration with an ample dose of existential horror.
8. Turbo Kid
Post-apocalyptic mayhem collides with ’80s nostalgia in Turbo Kid, where a Power Glove-wearing teenager battles tyrants and befriends endearingly eccentric robots. Michael Ironside’s scenery-stealing villain, Zeus, and the retro aesthetic make this a gory, adrenaline-fueled acid trip.
7. Apollo 18
What if NASA’s aborted moon missions were covering up a dark secret? Apollo 18 employs found footage to reveal astronauts discovering lunar terror no one should ever have witnessed—ideal for viewers of sci-fi paranoia and moon-powered thrills.
6. Donnie Darko
Jake Gyllenhaal plays a rebellious teenager who receives a visit from a giant, time-traveling rabbit foretelling the end of the world. Tangent worlds, existential crises, and multiple viewings that fuel late-night arguments make Donnie Darko a cult sci-fi classic.
5. Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out
Small-town teenagers Calvin and Itsy battle alien enigmas during comet season in this sweet, coming-of-age science fiction. It’s quirky, offbeat, and unexpectedly down-to-earth given the space-faring premise.
4. The Fifth Element
Luc Besson’s sci-fi extravaganza whisks you away to the 23rd century and has Bruce Willis’s Korben Dallas and Milla Jovovich’s Leeloo rescue the world from ultimate evil. Interstellar politics, flying cars, and a “fifth element” of disorganization conspire to make it genre madness at its best.
3. Transformers
Michael Bay’s explosive remake brings Autobots and Decepticons to life. Humongous robot battles rule, and while the story is pushed into the background, the raw spectacle is pure popcorn fun.
2. Terminator 2: Judgment Day
James Cameron’s sequel ups the ante with a liquid-metal T-1000 and its heroic T-800 counterpart. Fast-action-packed sequences, suspenseful drama, and Arnold Schwarzenegger in top form make T2 a sci-fi masterpiece that surpasses the original.
1. Annihilation
Alex Garland’s Annihilation descends into the Shimmer, a landscape on Earth that’s been transformed by alien forces. Scientists lose their grip on reality, and the world—and thes—bend in horrifying, stunning ways. It’s a sci-fi exploration of humanity and the unknown, unforgettable from beginning to end.
Whether you’re in the mood for existential terror, epic combat, or a hint of cosmic romance, Peacock’s sci-fi collection has it. Buckle up—it’s going to be a bumpy ride.