2025 is a year not to be missed for science fiction fans with its slate of films that will raise the bar high when it comes to innovation and storytelling. From game-changing sequels and new-wave original tales, these are the five sci-fi movies not to miss.
1.Mickey 17
Release Date: March 7, 2025
Director: Bong Joon-ho
Synopsis :
As portrayed in Edward Ashton’s novel “Mickey7,” Mickey’s existence as a discard worker on a colonization voyage to the frigid world of Niflheim comes alive on screen. With the capacity for regeneration from being deceased, Mickey struggles with issues of purpose when he learns that he has been replaced, raising some pretty existential questions regarding meaning and identity.
Why It’s Expected :
Bong Joon-ho, winner of “Parasite,” applies his mind-bending storytelling to science fiction with a mix of cerebral ideas and compelling imagery.
2.The Electric State
Release Date: March 14, 2025
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo
Synopsis: In a parallel 1990s, the action-adventure movie is a story about an orphaned girl who falls for an odd-looking robot when she is searching for her missing brother. On their quest, they are taken to a different world where animatronic robots have gained artificial intelligence and unexpected friendships and rivalries.
Why It’s Popular: Russo brothers, having worked on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, join a top-notch cast to bring Simon Stålenhag’s comic book to the films with plenty of sci-fi and nostalgia.
3.Jurassic World: Rebirth
Release Date: July 2, 2025
Director: Gareth Edwards
Synopsis: Five years pass since the occurrence of “Jurassic World Dominion” to observe the weather of Earth no longer as well-suited for the existence of dinosaurs and have been limited to remote tropical islands. Zora Bennett is a secret field agent who is recruited to steal DNA from the biggest prehistoric animals from the prohibited island, the original Jurassic Park lab. It all goes south when the team discovers mutated dinosaur tests have appeared in isolation.
Why It’s Going to Happen: Director of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” Gareth Edwards helms this sequel as a bridging effort to usher in new life into the franchise with fresh stories and stunning action.
4.Tron: Ares
Release Date: October 10, 2025
Director: Joachim Rønning
Synopsis Of Movies:
This solo sequel to “Tron: Legacy” takes its inspiration from Ares, a program who goes outside into the external world, obscuring lines between the real and virtual realms. Ares constructs this new realm at astronomically destructive cost, jeopardizing both realms in deleterious manners.
Why It’s Expected:
The music will be done by Nine Inch Nails, and Jeff Bridges will again appear. “Tron: Ares” will be a visually stylized and music-driven film.
5.The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Release Date: July 25, 2025
Director: Matt Shakman
Synopsis: Retro-futuristic vision universe of the 1960s. The initial Fantastic Four cast of Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm must be summoned to save the world from cosmic being Galactus and his herald the Silver Surfer. It is a coming-of-age tale of becoming super-heroes and attempting to balance world obligations with personal ones.
Why It’s Hyped: Since Marvel Cinematic Universe brought aboard its first family, the fans all along have been eagerly waiting to know how this iconic team will be integrated, with a cast that includes Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby.