Top 10 Sci-Fi Movies You Probably Didn't Know Were Streaming on Netflix
Netflix may reign supreme in the streaming world, but the eternal scroll is definitely one of the culprits for dealing with content fatigue. With so many titles coming and going every week, there are several true sci-fi gems to be discovered, even if you might not know they exist. So, put aside that endless scroll for a bit and jump into this list if you want something mind-bending to watch.
Here they are: Ten hidden sci-fi gems that you probably didn’t know were on Netflix as of April 2025.
🎬 The Sci-Fi Watchlist You Didn’t Know You Needed:
- Lucy In Luc Besson’s cult classic, Scarlett Johansson exercises her brain's full potential. Fast, bizarre, and a visual spectacle.
- Upgrade It’s cyberpunk Batman meets body horror. A slick, dark, and beautiful buddy-cop movie starring a dude with a high-tech spinal implant that changes him into a brutal vigilante.
- Waterworld It stars Kevin Costner fighting against pirates in a post-climate-disaster ocean world. It's epic, chaotic, and fun, and it is an essential piece of '90s sci-fi history.
- Godzilla x Kong: The Hidden Empire Massive monsters. Hollow Earth. Explosions. Need we say more? The MonsterVerse's rampage continues on Netflix.
- Blade Runner: The Final Cut Ridley Scott's 1982 classic returns in its full-length version. Sci-fi noir at its moodiest and philosophically richest.
- What Happened to Monday Noomi Rapace x7. Seven sisters masquerade as a single person in a dystopian world where families are only allowed one child. Tense and gripping.
- Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Choose your own nightmare. This interactive movie will bend your reality and your brain with every decision you make.
- Atlas J. Lo is piloting a mech suit to fight a rogue AI created by her father. Surprisingly deep and genuinely thrilling.
- Code 8 This gritty indie sci-fi thriller features cousins Stephen and Robbie Amell and deals with superpowered individuals living under the rules of a dystopian society.
- Geostorm Gerard Butler fights to stop the weather from destroying Earth by utilising a damaged satellite system. Is it silly? Sure. Is it entertaining? Absolutely.
Pro Tip: Many of these films you may not have heard of, so add them to your watchlist before Netflix has the chance to remove them – because not all good sci-fi films get the love they deserve. Like more picks from this genre? If so, follow Gameologist on Instagram for daily recommendations and various news from the entertainment multiverse.
