20 Best Sci-Fi Movies on Peacock 2026
From Arrival and Coherence to The Fly and Event Horizon, explore sci-fi picks on Peacock that mix aliens, A.I., horror, and mind-bending thrills.
If you’re searching for the best sci-fi movies on Peacock, this list gives you a mix of classic ideas, tense mysteries, and newer genre twists. You’ll find big-name picks like Arrival, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, and Event Horizon, alongside stranger, moodier choices such as Coherence, Triangle, and The Endless. There are also horror-leaning entries like The Fly, The Thing, Blade, and Frankenstein for viewers who want science fiction with a darker edge. Whether you want alien contact, time loops, futuristic crime, or creature-feature energy, these titles cover a wide range of sci-fi moods without drifting too far from the thrill of the unknown.
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Disclosure Day
action & adventure · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
If you found out we weren’t alone in the universe, would that frighten you?
Why watch: If you like sci-fi with action and mystery mixed together, this one may fit. Its premise centers on the fear of learning we are not alone.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman DomingoPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Coherence
mystery · sci-fi · thriller
Four couples gather for dinner the night a mysterious and powerful comet passes overhead.
Why watch: If you enjoy small-scale stories that turn strange fast, this is a strong pick. A comet-filled dinner gathering gives it a mystery-driven sci-fi setup.
Directed by James Ward ByrkitCast Emily Baldoni, Maury Sterling, Nicholas Brendon, Lorene Scafaria, Elizabeth GracenAmazon Prime VideoTubiPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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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.
Why watch: If you want science fiction with horror and thriller elements, this is an easy choice. The premise leans into a deep-space investigation with a sinister discovery.
Directed by Paul W.S. AndersonCast Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson, Richard T. JonesTubiPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Halloween III: Season of the Witch
horror · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
After a terrified toy salesman is mysteriously attacked and brought to the hospital clutching the year's most popular Halloween mask, Dr. Daniel Challis sets out to investigate the strange events and finds himself thrust into a nightmarish conspiracy.
Why watch: If you like genre mashups that blend horror, mystery, sci-fi, and thriller elements, this is worth a look. Its unusual combination makes it stand out from straightforward sci-fi picks.
Directed by Tommy Lee WallaceCast Tom Atkins, Stacey Nelkin, Dan O'Herlihy, Michael Currie, Ralph StraitAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Arrival
Won 1 Oscar 8 nominations
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.
Why watch: If you prefer thoughtful sci-fi with a dramatic and mysterious angle, this is a solid option. It focuses on alien arrival and communication rather than pure spectacle.
Directed by Denis VilleneuveCast Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mark O'BrienPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb →
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
action & adventure · animation · comedy · fantasy · kids & family · science-fiction
Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.
Why watch: If you want a lighter sci-fi pick with action, animation, comedy, and family appeal, this may be the one. Its story travels across the stars, so it suits viewers who like big, playful adventures.
Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc, Fabien PolackCast Brie Larson, Virginia Dare Jelenic, Benny Safdie, Kevin Michael Richardson, Chris PrattPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Endless
horror · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
Two brothers return to the cult they fled from years ago to discover that the group's beliefs may be more sane than they once thought.
Why watch: If you enjoy eerie stories with cult tension and mystery, this title should be on your radar. Its sci-fi and thriller blend suggests something unsettling and open to interpretation.
Directed by Justin Benson, Aaron MoorheadCast Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson, Callie Hernandez, Tate Ellington, Shane BradyAmazon Prime VideoTubiPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Fly
Won 1 Oscar
drama · horror · sci-fi
When brilliant, eccentric scientist Seth Brundle makes a huge technological breakthrough in teleportation, he decides to test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a common housefly manages to get inside the device and the two become one.
Why watch: If you’re drawn to classic sci-fi with horror overtones, this is an excellent match. The body-horror setup and science experiment premise give it a very distinct tone.
Directed by David CronenbergCast Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel, Leslie CarlsonHuluPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Blade
action · horror · sci-fi
The Daywalker known as "Blade" - a half-vampire, half-mortal man - becomes the protector of humanity against an underground army of vampires.
Why watch: If you like action-heavy sci-fi with horror elements, this is a good pick. Its half-vampire, half-mortal hero makes it a sharper, darker genre blend.
Directed by Stephen NorringtonCast Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright, Donal LoguePeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Host
drama · horror · sci-fi
A teenage girl is captured by a giant mutated squid-like creature that appears from Seoul's Han River after toxic waste was dumped in it, prompting her family into a frantic search for her.
Why watch: If you enjoy creature features with a dramatic sci-fi angle, this one fits well. The setup around a mutated creature and a family search keeps the tension high.
Directed by Bong Joon HoCast Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-Bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona, Ko AsungAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Won 1 Oscar Best Cinematography (1978) · 8 nominations
drama · sci-fi
After an encounter with UFOs, an electricity linesman feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen.
Why watch: If you’re in the mood for a classic, more contemplative sci-fi story, this is a smart choice. Its UFO premise and drawn-in curiosity suit viewers who like wonder over chaos.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon, Bob BalabanTubiPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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2:22
drama · mystery & thriller · romance · science-fiction
Two planes almost collide after a blinding flash of light paralyzes air traffic controller Dylan Branson for a few seconds. Suspended from his job, Dylan starts to notice an ominous pattern of sounds and events that repeats itself in exactly the same manner every day, ending precisely at 2:22 p.m. Also drawn into a complex relationship with a woman, Dylan must figure out a way to break the power of the past and take control of time itself.
Why watch: If you like sci-fi stories with repeating patterns and a time-bending mystery, this may appeal to you. Its romance and thriller tags also suggest a broader emotional pull.
Directed by Paul CurrieCast Michiel Huisman, Teresa Palmer, Sam Reid, John Waters, Kerry ArmstrongPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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A.I. Artificial Intelligence
2 Oscar nominations
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.
Why watch: If you enjoy sci-fi that asks emotional questions as well as futuristic ones, this is a strong fit. Its story about a robotic child gives it a clear dramatic angle.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Haley Joel Osment, Frances O'Connor, Sam Robards, Jake Thomas, Jude LawPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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World War Z
action · adventure · horror · sci-fi
Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into rampaging mindless zombies. After barely escaping the chaos, Lane is persuaded to go on a mission to investigate this disease. What follows is a perilous trek around the world where Lane must brave horrific dangers and long odds to find answers before human civilization falls.
Why watch: If you want sci-fi action with survival stakes, this is a straightforward pick. The global infection premise makes it a good choice for viewers who like large-scale urgency.
Directed by Marc ForsterCast Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale, Ludi BoekenPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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War of the Worlds
3 Oscar nominations
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.
Why watch: If you’re interested in an alien invasion story with action and adventure, this one is easy to recommend. Its setup starts with an ordinary family weekend before things escalate.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Tim RobbinsPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Frankenstein
drama · horror · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
Henry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.
Why watch: If you like foundational sci-fi with horror and mystery roots, this is an important pick. Its mad-scientist setup makes it a classic example of the genre’s early shape.
Directed by James WhaleCast Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Boris Karloff, Edward Van SloanAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Triangle
fantasy · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
When Jess sets sail on a yacht with a group of friends, she cannot shake the feeling that there is something wrong.
Why watch: If you enjoy sci-fi thrillers that lean into unease and uncertainty, this title should work for you. The yacht setting and mystery tags suggest a tense, destabilizing experience.
Directed by Christopher SmithCast Melissa George, Joshua McIvor, Jack Taylor, Michael Dorman, Henry NixonAmazon Prime VideoTubiPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Thing
horror · science-fiction
When paleontologist Kate Lloyd travels to an isolated outpost in Antarctica for the expedition of a lifetime, she joins an international team that unearths a remarkable discovery. Their elation quickly turns to fear as they realize that their experiment has freed a mysterious being from its frozen prison. Paranoia spreads like an epidemic as a creature that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish in this spine-tingling thriller.
Why watch: If you prefer sci-fi horror that builds paranoia, this is a strong option. Its isolated setting and shape-shifting threat make it especially good for thriller fans.
Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.Cast Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Eric Christian Olsen, Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajePeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Purge
horror · sci-fi · thriller
Given the country's overcrowded prisons, the U.S. government begins to allow 12-hour periods of time in which all illegal activity is legal. During one of these free-for-alls, a family must protect themselves from a home invasion.
Why watch: If you like speculative horror with a social twist, this one is a fit. The idea of a government-sanctioned free-for-all gives the sci-fi setup a harsh edge.
Directed by James DeMonacoCast Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder, Adelaide Kane, Edwin HodgeAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Hot Spot
action & adventure · crime · drama · fantasy · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
Set in a near future society ruled by sentient A.I., a private eye investigates a murder case only to discover a rebel group capable of undermining the digital overlord. As the detective's identity slowly unravels, his world enters a state of hypnotic meltdown.
Why watch: If you enjoy futuristic crime stories with mystery and science-fiction elements, this may be the right pick. Its sentient A.I. premise points to a dark, unstable near-future world.
Directed by Agnieszka SmoczynskaCast Andrzej Konopka, Noomi Rapace, Reika Kirishima, George Aurimas Cris, Filippa KayePeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
This lineup works because it covers so many corners of science fiction, from first contact stories and futuristic A.I. to eerie thrillers and body-horror classics. If you want something atmospheric, tense, or just a little strange, there’s a strong pick here for almost any sci-fi fan. Bookmark this page and come back when you’re ready for your next watch. We update it regularly so it stays useful as the catalog changes.
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