All the Sci-Fi Movies and Shows You Can Stream This Week at Home or Watch in Theaters, Including a Beloved Series

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This week is packed with exciting new science fiction movies and shows, both in theaters and for streaming. Whether you enjoy big-budget space adventures or smaller, unique stories, there’s something for every sci-fi fan. You can follow heroes traveling to other planets or explore stories about artificial intelligence and intense superhero battles – here’s a guide to the must-see sci-fi releases this week.

‘Project Hail Mary’ (2026)

In ‘Project Hail Mary,’ astronaut Ryland Grace awakens from a coma aboard a spaceship far from Earth, with no recollection of who he is or why he’s there. He soon discovers he’s humanity’s last chance to combat the Astrophage, a phenomenon that’s dimming the sun and threatening Earth with an ice age. Starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film – based on the popular novel by Andy Weir – follows Grace as he uses his scientific knowledge and a surprising bond with an alien named Rocky to try and save the planet. This visually stunning space adventure arrives in theaters on March 20 from Amazon MGM Studios.

‘Invincible’ (2021)

The popular animated superhero series ‘Invincible’ is back on Prime Video starting March 18th with the first episodes of its fourth season. Mark Grayson is struggling to control his increasing powers and maintain his relationships, all while getting ready for a massive war with the Viltrumites. After defeating Conquest, the new season introduces even bigger threats – like Dinosaurus and Thragg – which will really test Mark’s sense of right and wrong. With help from Atom Eve and his brother Oliver, Mark has to deal with complicated personal issues and protect Earth from dangers coming from across the multiverse. The show’s creator, Robert Kirkman, is raising the stakes even higher in these new episodes, taking the story to darker and more intense places for the young hero.

‘Scarlet’ (2025)

Mamoru Hosoda, the director behind many beloved anime films, brings us ‘Scarlet,’ a captivating story about a princess from the Middle Ages seeking revenge for her father’s death. After a near-fatal attack, Princess Scarlet finds herself in a mysterious afterlife called the Land of the Dead, tasked with finding the uncle who betrayed her. Along the way, she unexpectedly teams up with Hijiri, a modern-day doctor, who encourages her to let go of her anger and envision a better future. With a 72% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this beautiful film will be available to stream on March 17th.

‘Dragn’ (2026)

Dragn is a terrifying sci-fi horror film where a company team-building exercise turns into a desperate struggle to live. A group of colleagues heads to a deserted military base in the Serbian woods, unaware they’ve become the target of a deadly, self-operating drone. When the drone’s artificial intelligence malfunctions, it begins a relentless hunt of the terrified employees. To survive, they must put aside their conflicts and face the dangers of unchecked technological advancement. Directed by Peter Webber, this suspenseful film premieres on streaming services March 17th.

‘By Design’ (2026)

‘By Design,’ directed by Amanda Kramer, is a strange and funny sci-fi film about a woman named Camille who makes the bizarre choice to switch bodies with a chair. While her body goes through the motions with her friends, Camille’s mind enjoys life as furniture. She even falls in love with the chair’s owner, Olivier, who values her in this new form more than anyone ever did. The film is a creative and satirical look at how we think about beauty, how people are treated as objects, and what makes us who we are, all brought to life through unique performances. Featuring Juliette Lewis and narrated by Melanie Griffith, this unusual movie will be available to stream on March 17, and critics already give it a ‘Fresh’ rating of 72 percent.

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2026-03-17 22:45