Science fiction films to see at the cinema: imagined worlds and futures

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis · Updated on October 22, 2025 at 02:25 p.m. · Published on October 22, 2025 at 10:15 a.m.
Science fiction films to see at the cinema: space travel, imagined futures and stories of anticipation, including new releases and upcoming big-screen releases.

Interstellar travel, artificial intelligence, futuristic societies... 's science fiction films have been pushing the boundaries of the imagination since the dawn of cinema. From 2001: A Space Odyssey to Dune, Interstellar, and Her, the genre questions as much as it amazes. This guide lists the feature films currently showing and upcoming science fiction releases in France.

Science fiction films to discover at the cinema

Coming soon to theaters (dates & info):

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Metropolis, an animated film by Rintarō written by Katsuhiro Ōtomo based on Tezuka, returns to theaters on December 24, 2025, for a nationwide re-release. [Read more]

In which cinemas near me is the movie Metropolis showing?

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Fallen, a futuristic thriller by Timur Bekmambetov starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, hits theaters on January 28, 2026. [Read more]

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Cold Storage, a sci-fi thriller by Jonny Campbell starring Joe Keery, Georgina Campbell, and Liam Neeson, hits theaters on February 18, 2026. Info, plot, production, and trailer. [Read more]

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The Pixar animated film Jumpers, directed by Daniel Chong, will be released in theaters on March 4, 2026. It is a family action comedy about a technology that allows people to embody a robotic animal. [Read more]

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Momoko Seto's animated film Planets will be released in theaters on March 11, 2026. A poetic odyssey of surviving seeds searching for a new world after the destruction of Earth. [Read more]

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Project Last Chance, a science fiction film starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, will be released in theaters in France on March 18, 2026. [Read more]

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Jon Favreau directs The Mandalorian & Grogu, a Star Wars feature film starring Din Djarin and Grogu. This sci-fiadventure film is expected to hit theaters on May 20, 2026. [Read more]

Why see a science fiction movie at the cinema?

Because science fiction is best experienced in all its glory on the big screen: cosmic landscapes, spectacular visual effects, captivating music, and reflections on our world. The genre combines spectacle and philosophy, exploring the future, technology, and the human condition with the power of cinema.

Which films of this genre can be found in this guide?

This guide offers a selection of science fiction films, already in theaters or coming soon, automatically updated according to the latest movie news. You will find:

  • New releases in theaters, updated weekly.
  • Upcoming releases, with dates, synopses, and trailers.
  • Classic films regularly screened in restored versions.

FAQ

What is a science fiction film?

A film that imagines a future, a technology, or an alternative universe, often to question our current society. Science fiction combines adventure, philosophy, and scientific speculation.

Is the list updated automatically?

Yes. The sections above are updated as soon as a new article tagged "science fiction film" is published on Sortir à Paris.

See also: Fantasy films: magic and imaginationAction films and blockbustersThrillers: suspense and tension in cinema

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