Top 5 Sci-Fi Movies On Netflix (February 2025)
As of February 2025, these are favorite sci-fi movies on Netflix right now across a few major subgenres.
Interstellar is not included because everyone has seen that.
Godzilla Minus One
This action-packed kaiju film delivers spectacular monster mayhem with surprising emotional depth. Set in post-World War II Japan, Godzilla Minus One is probably the best monster movie made in the last 5 years.
Arrival
A standout in the mind-bending sci-fi category, Arrival is a first-contact drama that’s as intellectual and full of pathos. Amy Adams delivers a powerful performance as a linguist decoding an alien language, and the film’s thought-provoking narrative comes with a twist that will leave you rethinking everything.
They Cloned Tyrone
Looking for a sci-fi clone movie? Blending satire, mystery, and retro sci-fi aesthetics, They Cloned Tyrone is a genre-bending adventure that delivers both laughs and a compelling science fiction narrative. Starring John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, and Jamie Foxx, this Netflix original follows an unlikely trio as they uncover a sinister government conspiracy lurking beneath their neighborhood’s surface.
The Platform
For fans of dystopian sci-fi, The Platform offers a dark, intense experience unlike any other. This Spanish sci-fi horror-thriller is set in a nightmarish vertical prison where food is distributed on a descending platform – those at the top feast, while those below starve. It’s a disturbing but gripping watch.
The Mitchells vs. The Machines
Okay now for something fun and light, here’s an animated sci-fi comedy that’s perfect for family movie night. The Mitchells vs. The Machines follows a quirky family facing off against a robot apocalypse, delivering frantic robot-fighting action alongside a heartfelt story about parents and kids finding common ground. Bursting with colorful animation and internet-age humor, it’s been praised for excelling in every way – visually inventive, full of heart, and humor.
