20 Best Sci-Fi Movies on Paramount Plus 2026
Stream epic sci-fi, action, and adventure picks on Paramount Plus, from Interstellar and Arrival to Terminator 2, with 20 movies to choose from.
If you want a solid sci-fi night on Paramount Plus, this list gives you a smart mix of mind-bending ideas, big action, and memorable characters. You’ll find modern standouts like Interstellar, Arrival, and Blade Runner 2049 alongside classics such as Terminator 2: Judgment Day, War of the Worlds, and Event Horizon. There’s also room for a lighter pick with Clash of the Thundermans, plus fresh releases like The Running Man and other genre favorites that keep the lineup varied. With 20 titles on the page, it’s easy to jump from epic adventure to darker drama without running out of options. Whether you want something thoughtful, intense, or just plain fun, this guide makes it easy to choose what to stream next.
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Interstellar
adventure · drama · sci-fi
The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.
Directed by Christopher NolanCast Ellen Burstyn, Matthew McConaughey, Mackenzie Foy, John Lithgow, Timothée ChalametAmazon Prime VideoParamount Plus -
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Arrival
drama · mystery · sci-fi
Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat.
Directed by Denis VilleneuveCast Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mark O'BrienParamount Plus -
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Blade Runner 2049
action & adventure · drama · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.
Directed by Denis VilleneuveCast Ryan Gosling, Dave Bautista, Robin Wright, Mark Arnold, Vilma SzécsiParamount Plus -
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The Running Man
action · adventure · sci-fi · thriller
Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.
Directed by Edgar WrightCast Glen Powell, Alyssa Benn, Sienna Benn, David Zayas, Greg TownleyAmazon Prime VideoParamount Plus -
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Edge of Tomorrow
action & adventure · science-fiction
Major Bill Cage is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously demoted and dropped into combat. Cage is killed within minutes, managing to take an alpha alien down with him. He awakens back at the beginning of the same day and is forced to fight and die again... and again - as physical contact with the alien has thrown him into a time loop.
Directed by Doug LimanCast Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Brendan Gleeson, Bill Paxton, Jonas ArmstrongParamount Plus -
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Event Horizon
horror · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
In 2047, a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the starship Event Horizon which disappeared mysteriously seven years before on its maiden voyage. However, it soon becomes evident that something sinister resides in its corridors.
Directed by Paul W.S. AndersonCast Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson, Richard T. JonesParamount Plus -
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day
action · adventure · sci-fi
Ten years after the events of the original, a reprogrammed T-800 is sent back in time to protect young John Connor from the shape-shifting T-1000. Together with his mother Sarah, he fights to stop Skynet from triggering a nuclear apocalypse.
Directed by James CameronCast Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick, Earl BoenParamount Plus -
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Galaxy Quest
adventure · comedy · sci-fi
For four years, the courageous crew of the NSEA Protector — Commander Peter Quincy Taggart, Lieutenant Tawny Madison, and Doctor Lazarus — set off on a thrilling and often dangerous mission in space ... until their series was cancelled! Now, twenty years later, aliens under attack have mistaken the Galaxy Quest television transmissions for "historical documents" and beam up the crew of has-been actors to save the universe. With no script, no director, and no clue, the actors must turn in the performances of their lives.
Directed by Dean ParisotCast Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam RockwellParamount Plus -
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A.I. Artificial Intelligence
adventure · drama · sci-fi
David, a robotic boy—the first of his kind programmed to love—is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee and his wife. Though he gradually becomes their child, a series of unexpected circumstances make this life impossible for David.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Haley Joel Osment, Frances O'Connor, Sam Robards, Jake Thomas, Jude LawParamount Plus -
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Minority Report
action · crime · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
John Anderton is a top 'Precrime' cop in the late-21st century, when technology can predict crimes before they're committed. But Anderton becomes the quarry when another investigator targets him for a murder charge.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Tom Cruise, Max von Sydow, Steve Harris, Neal McDonough, Patrick KilpatrickStarzParamount Plus -
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War of the Worlds
action · adventure · sci-fi
Ray Ferrier is a divorced dockworker and less-than-perfect father. Soon after his ex-wife and her new husband drop off his teenage son and young daughter for a rare weekend visit, a strange and powerful lightning storm touches down.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Tim RobbinsApple TV PlusParamount PlusMax -
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Transformers
action · adventure · sci-fi
Young teenager Sam Witwicky becomes involved in the ancient struggle between two extraterrestrial factions of transforming robots – the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. Sam holds the clue to unimaginable power and the Decepticons will stop at nothing to retrieve it.
Directed by Michael BayCast Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Rachael TaylorParamount Plus -
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Transformers One
animation · action · adventure · family · fantasy · sci-fi
The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.
Directed by Josh CooleyCast Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve BuscemiAmazon Prime VideoParamount Plus -
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A Quiet Place
drama · horror · sci-fi
A family is forced to live in silence while hiding from creatures that hunt by sound.
Directed by John KrasinskiCast Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, Cade WoodwardParamount Plus -
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The Lego Movie
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · sci-fi
An ordinary Lego mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil Lego tyrant from conquering the universe.
Directed by Phil Lord, Christopher MillerCast Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, Craig Berry, Alison Brie, David BurrowsParamount Plus -
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The Time Traveler's Wife
drama · fantasy · romance · science-fiction · made in europe
Due to a genetic disorder, handsome librarian Henry DeTamble involuntarily zips through time, appearing at various moments in the life of his true love, the beautiful artist Clare Abshire.
Directed by Robert SchwentkeCast Michelle Nolden, Alex Ferris, Arliss Howard, Eric Bana, Katherine TrowellParamount Plus -
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Clash of the Thundermans
action & adventure · comedy · crime · drama · kids & family · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
When Chloe develops a destructive new superpower, the Hero League orders her to an elite boarding school for superheroes to learn control of her abilities. Faced with the prospect of sending Chloe away for years, the Thundermans split apart, with Phoebe, Barb and Billy taking her into hiding. Max, Hank, and Nora track their rogue family members, until the two factions face off against each other in a full-on battle for the Thundermans’ future.
Directed by Trevor KirschnerCast Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo, Maya Le Clark, Rosa Blasi, Chris TallmanParamount Plus -
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The Faculty
horror · mystery · sci-fi
When some very creepy things start happening around school, the kids at Herrington High make the chilling discovery that confirms their worst suspicions: their teachers really are from another planet!
Directed by Robert RodriguezCast Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Laura Harris, Josh Hartnett, Shawn HatosyParamount Plus -
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Homestead
action & adventure · drama · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper’s fortress nestled in the mountains. As violent threats and apocalyptic conditions creep toward their borders, the residents of The Homestead are left to wonder: how long can a group of people resist both the dangers of human nature and the bloodshed at their doorstep?
Directed by Ben SmallboneCast Iñigo Pascual, Mark Labella, Susan Misner, Grace Powell, Caden DragomerParamount Plus -
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Godzilla
action & adventure · drama · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
Ford Brody, a Navy bomb expert, has just reunited with his family in San Francisco when he is forced to go to Japan to help his estranged father, Joe. Soon, both men are swept up in an escalating crisis when an ancient alpha predator arises from the sea to combat malevolent adversaries that threaten the survival of humanity. The creatures leave colossal destruction in their wake, as they make their way toward their final battleground: San Francisco.
Directed by Gareth EdwardsCast Aaron Taylor-Johnson, CJ Adams, Ken Watanabe, Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth OlsenParamount Plus
Wrapping Up
From space travel and time travel to alien encounters and high-stakes chases, this lineup shows how much range sci-fi can have on Paramount Plus. You can start with a heavy hitter like Interstellar or Blade Runner 2049, then switch gears with Arrival, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, or Clash of the Thundermans. The full page includes 20 picks, so there’s plenty to browse whether you’re after drama, action, comedy, or a little of everything. Bookmark this guide and come back when you need something new, because the page is updated regularly as the catalog changes.
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Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Paramount Plus. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026