Sci-fi movies are most compelling when they transcend just gadgets and spaceships, creating a world that feels almost real.

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So, without further ado, here are the seven best new sci-fi shows of 2025, including some releases that went under the radar.

As interstellar object 3I/ATLAS swept past Earth on 19 December 2025, viral theories claimed cosmic indifference or alien intent. Here is what happened and why astronomers were watching so closely.

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Case in point: James Cameron’s Aliens took a sharp turn from Ridley Scott’s original film, changing the tone from a sci-fi/horror nightmare to an action-horror thrill ride. Cameron was clearly ...