From isolated lunar bases to interstellar odysseys and distant galaxies, these 15 films explore humanity’s courage, survival and wonder, turning the infinite void of space into a stage for stories that defy imagination.

Every day we take another step forward, into the future, where we find new scientific wonders, unthinkable discoveries, and events that boggle our minds. Sometimes these revelations are marvelous. A lot of the time they're objectively horrifying in every conceivable way,

Science fiction movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Everything Everywhere All at Once have the best and most effective use of dialogue in the genre.

Disney's long history contains a bunch of sci-fi movies worth watching that don't belong to Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, or other large franchises. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.