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!
1 The Electric State
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Trailer for the movie The Electric State
Release Date: 14/3/2025 on Netflix
Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci, Giancarlo Esposito
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
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.
2 Elio
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Elio movie trailer
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Director: Domee Shi, Madeline Sharafian
Cast (voice): Yonas Kibreab, America Ferrera, Jameela Jamil, Brad Garrett
Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Family
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.
3 Mickey 17
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Mickey 17 movie trailer
Release date: 7/3/2025
Director: Bong Joon-ho
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo
Genre: Science Fiction, Black Comedy, Action
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.
4 Murderbot
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Murderbot movie trailer
Release Date: May 16, 2025 on Apple TV+
Director/Creator: Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz
Cast: Alexander Skarsgård, Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu
Genre: Sci-Fi, Black Comedy, Action, Drama
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.
5 Osiris
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Osiris movie trailer
Release date: 25/07/2025
Director: William Kaufman
Cast: Max Martini, Brianna Hildebrand, LaMonica Garrett, Linda Hamilton, Michael Irby
Genre: Science Fiction – Action – Horror
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.
6 Jurassic World: Rebirth
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Trailer for the movie Jurassic World: Rebirth
Release date in Vietnam: 04/07/2025
Director: Gareth Edwards
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia‑Rulfo, Ed Skrein
Genre: Action – Adventure – Science Fiction
Duration: 134 minutes
Movie content:
Set five years after Jurassic World: Dominion, the world of dinosaurs only exists in isolated equatorial regions. Biologist Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson), along with a team of experts Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey) and Duncan Kincaid (Mahershala Ali), are sent to the island that was once the Jurassic Park research facility to collect DNA samples of three giants – Mosasaurus, Titanosaurus and Quetzalcoatlus – that can save people from fatal heart diseases. When the extinct biome collides with the fate of humanity, the team returns to save a family trapped after a boat accident. They must band together to survive among mutant creatures in a dark rainforest. Rebirth combines spectacular CGI, practicality, and thrilling action, rebooting the Jurassic franchise in a modern and exciting way.
7 Superman
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Superman movie trailer
Release date in Vietnam: July 11, 2025
Director: James Gunn
Cast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi…
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Superhero, Adventure
Duration: 129 minutes
Movie content:
Superman (2025) does not recount the initial appearance period, instead it opens when Clark Kent has been Superman for three years, living in a world where superpowers exist with advanced technology. Before the rise of billionaire Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), Superman (David Corenswet) must confront a conspiracy that shakes humanity's belief in the symbol of truth and justice. With the support of Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) and the super-powered dog Krypto, Clark fights to protect humanity amid social cracks. The work by James Gunn brings a new DC experience: humane, gentle but emotional and iconic, laying the foundation for a new era of the DC superhero universe.
8 The Fantastic Four: First Steps
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Trailer for the movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Release date in Vietnam: 25/07/2025
Director: Matt Shakman
Cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, EbonMoss-Bachrach, Julia Garner, Ralph Ineson, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauserr
Genre: Superhero – Science Fiction – Action – Adventure
Duration: 115 minutes
Movie content:
The Fantastic Four: First Steps opens with Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm already famous superheroes on a parallel Earth inspired by the 1960s. When the world they are protecting faces the threat of Galactus – an alien creature that wants to devour the planet – the team is forced to overcome personal and family challenges to prevent disaster. The female Silver Surfer Shalla‑Bal appears as the Herald of Galactus, creating a fierce conflict. The film ignores the original plot to focus on teamwork, responsibility, and family bonds, while recreating the unique retro-futuristic aesthetic of the Marvel universe. It is an important step in the MCU's Phase Six and sets the stage for the big showdown in Avengers: Doomsday..
9 Thunderbolts*
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Thunderbolts Movie Trailer*
Release date in Vietnam: May 3, 2025
Director: Jake Schreier
Cast: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Hannah John‑Kamen, Lewis Pullman, Julia Louis‑Dreyfus, Geraldine Viswanathan…
Genre: Superhero – Science Fiction – Action
Duration: 127 minutes
Movie content:
The film opens when many anti-hero characters such as Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Taskmaster, Ghost and US Agent are recruited by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine into the mysterious task force - Thunderbolts. Trapped in a life-or-death mission, they are forced to confront their traumatic past and choose between freedom or restoring their honor. Despite their conflicting and discordant appearances, this force gradually forms a unique bond of teamwork. Thunderbolts* has a fierce action style, profound human content, and is an important stepping stone for the MCU when the group becomes the "New Avengers" at the end of the film.
10 28 Years Later
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Trailer for the movie 28 Years Lat
Release date in Vietnam: 20/6/2025
Director: Danny Boyle
Cast: Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor‑Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Post-Apocalyptic
Duration: 115 minutes
Plot:
28 Years Later opens in a survivalist community on a fortified island, isolated from the mainland infected with the Rage virus. When Jaime (Aaron Taylor‑Johnson) decides to send his son Spike (Alfie Williams) on a dangerous mission to the mainland to save his sick wife, they discover a world that has changed terribly: evolved parasites, mutant humans, and a mysterious cult causing social chaos. Rachel Fiennes plays Dr. Ian Kelson - a survivor from the early days of the epidemic. Jodie Comer and Jack O’Connell also appear. With Danny Boyle's signature cinematic style and thoughtful plot, the film deeply depicts the psychological consequences of a prolonged disaster. This is the opening of a new trilogy of the legendary zombie brand.
