Top 10 Unmissable Sci-Fi Blockbusters of the First Half of 2025 for Adventure Lovers
2025 brings a cinematic feast for science fiction lovers, with a series of new works that promise to explode in both visuals and bold ideas. From space journeys, rebellious artificial intelligence, to breathtaking post-apocalyptic battles, the series of sci-fi blockbusters earlier this year are the tickets to take audiences to strange and fascinating worlds. This article will reveal to you 10 sci-fi movies that cannot be missed, each with its own color, dramatic, epic and full of surprises!
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The Electric State
Trailer for the movie The Electric State
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Release Date: 14/3/2025 on Netflix
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Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
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Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci, Giancarlo Esposito
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Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
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Duration: 128 minutes
Plot:
In the retro-futuristic future of the 1990s, the world is filled with robots and cutting-edge technology. Michelle, a stubborn young woman, accompanies the robot Cosmo and the young man Keats, across the fierce desert of America to find her missing brother. They soon discover a great conspiracy that threatens humanity when artificial intelligence goes out of control. On the fierce journey, Michelle must face the pain of loss, find herself and discover the power of family. “The Electric State,” directed by the Russo brothers, is a dramatic action film with stunning visuals, yet retains emotional depth. It is a nostalgic yet modern picture of an uncertain future.
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Elio
Elio movie trailer
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Release Date: June 13, 2025
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Director: Domee Shi, Madeline Sharafian
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Cast (voice): Yonas Kibreab, America Ferrera, Jameela Jamil, Brad Garrett
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Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Family
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Duration: 100 minutes
Plot:
Elio, an 11-year-old boy, often daydreams about the universe and always feels lost on Earth. In a strange accident, Elio is abducted by a beam of light into space, where the Intergalactic Council mistakes him for the “Earth Ambassador.” Reluctantly stepping into a diplomatic role, Elio must face creatures of all shapes and sizes, and face both humorous and dangerous challenges. He must learn to believe in himself while finding a way to return home safely. “Elio” is a Pixar classic, combining emotional moments, colorful images and profound messages about identity, courage and the value of human connection. The film promises to appeal to both children and adults.
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Mickey 17
Mickey 17 movie trailer
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Release date: 7/3/2025
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Director: Bong Joon-ho
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Cast: Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo
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Genre: Science Fiction, Black Comedy, Action
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Duration: 137 minutes
Plot:
In the future, on the icy planet Niflheim, Mickey 17 is a “Disposable Employee” – a volunteer who performs dangerous missions and is willing to die, because each time he dies, he is reborn with his old memories. But after a failed mission, Mickey 17 discovers that another Mickey exists, causing him to fall into a spiral of conflict over the right to live, identity and human value. The film intertwines black comedy and sci-fi tension, raising profound questions about identity, displacement and what it means to live as a single individual. The work promises to be full of Bong Joon-ho's cinematography, blending tragedy and social satire, appealing to both sci-fi and mass audiences.
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Murderbot
Murderbot movie trailer
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Release Date: May 16, 2025 on Apple TV+
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Director/Creator: Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz
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Cast: Alexander Skarsgård, Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu
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Genre: Sci-Fi, Black Comedy, Action, Drama
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Runtime: 10 episodes
Synopsis:
A self-proclaimed security robot named “Murderbot” gains sentience after a hack of its control chip. Wanting nothing more than to be left alone and watch a movie, it is pulled into a mission to protect a human survey team on an alien planet. As dark plots unfold, Murderbot struggles between his desire for personal freedom and his responsibility to protect humanity. The film is darkly comedic, action-packed, and deeply about the desire to be yourself. The series, adapted from Martha Wells' Hugo Award-winning novels, promises to make a big splash with its witty style, social satire, and the extremely hot topic of "robot consciousness" in the modern sci-fi world.
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Osiris
Osiris movie trailer
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Release date: 25/07/2025
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Director: William Kaufman
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Cast: Max Martini, Brianna Hildebrand, LaMonica Garrett, Linda Hamilton, Michael Irby
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Genre: Science Fiction – Action – Horror
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Duration: 108 minutes
Plot:
Osiris is a science fiction action horror film about a special forces team that is reborn after waking up on a mysterious alien spacecraft. Completely lost in their memories, they find themselves being hunted by a ruthless species of creatures. When members disappear one by one, the remaining members must join forces and find a way to survive in the dark space and the scenario set up by the alien force. Linda Hamilton takes on the role of Anya, a warrior with sharp fighting skills and plays a key role in this survival mission. The film builds tension, vivid monster effects, and thrilling, bloody combat journeys — serving audiences who enjoy high-level sci-fi horror.
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