Science fiction transports the viewer to a new world of technological possibilities, but only a few sci-fi films are must-watch viewing for everyone.

From pulse-pounding chases and alien encounters to genre-defining moments and eye-popping animation, these science fiction movies know exactly how to start off: with a bang.

A man who doesn't remember his past must find the clues to recover his identity in this dark, atmospheric film.

Those who love a bit of horror in their sci-fi will remember 28 Days Later, which was released in 2002. It’s a post-apocalyptic horror about a deadly virus that looks alarmingly like horror’s beloved ...

Bradley Cooper stars as Eddie Morra in the 2011 sci-fi thriller Limitless. Prime Video has got the epic sci-fi movies you're looking for. Science fiction isn't a monolith. It's a genre that has so ...

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The 31 best sci-fi movies of all time Here are EW's picks for a supple genre’s greatest, grossest, and most provocative films.