Netflix's catalog of sci-fi films includes platform originals like 'Bird Box,' as well as indie cult classics like 'Donnie Darko,' and blockbusters like 'The Terminator.'

With the third Avatar film now in theaters, here are some other great sci-fi movies that give James Cameron and Co. a run for their money.

It gave us one of the absolute worst movies of the year in War of the Worlds. It also had one of my favorite movies of the year in Bong Joon Ho’s incredible Mickey 17. However, the two 2025 sci-fi movies that I keep thinking about are two franchise movies that shocked me: one by how much I loved it,

Spielberg's most recent film, "The Fabelmans," was the story of an aspiring movie director who discovers a shattering family secret. The movie, which was heavily based on Spielberg's own life, received seven Oscar nominations, including best picture.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is known as an action star, but where he really excels is in movies that blend action and science fiction.