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.
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):

Junk World : le préquel de Junk Head arrive au cinémaJunk World : le préquel de Junk Head arrive au cinémaJunk World : le préquel de Junk Head arrive au cinémaJunk World : le préquel de Junk Head arrive au cinéma Junk World: the prequel to Junk Head hits cinemas
Junk World, a Japanese animated film by Takahide Hori, hits theaters on May 13, 2026. This prequel to Junk Head plunges into an underground future populated by humans, clones, cyborgs and robots. [Read more]

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The final trailer for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu has been unveiled at CinemaCon. Featuring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White. In theaters May 20, 2026. [Read more]

Backrooms : le film d’horreur A24 au cinémaBackrooms : le film d’horreur A24 au cinémaBackrooms : le film d’horreur A24 au cinémaBackrooms : le film d’horreur A24 au cinéma Backrooms: The trailer for A24's horror film
Backrooms, a horror and science-fiction film directed by Kane Parsons for A24, hits theaters on June 17, 2026. Its trailer reveals the adaptation of a creepypasta that became a YouTube sensation. [Read more]

La fin d’Oak Street : la bande-annonce du film SF avec Anne Hathaway, au cinéma en août 2026La fin d’Oak Street : la bande-annonce du film SF avec Anne Hathaway, au cinéma en août 2026La fin d’Oak Street : la bande-annonce du film SF avec Anne Hathaway, au cinéma en août 2026La fin d’Oak Street : la bande-annonce du film SF avec Anne Hathaway, au cinéma en août 2026 The End of Oak Street: trailer for the sci‑fi film starring Anne Hathaway, hitting theaters in August 2026
The End of Oak Street, a sci‑fi film by David Robert Mitchell starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, unveils its trailer ahead of its theatrical release on August 12, 2026. [Read more]

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Denis Villeneuve caps off his Dune trilogy with Dune: Part Three, an adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah. The film is set to hit French theaters on December 16, 2026. [Read more]

Avengers: Doomsday, le prochain événement Marvel avec Robert Downey Jr.Avengers: Doomsday, le prochain événement Marvel avec Robert Downey Jr.Avengers: Doomsday, le prochain événement Marvel avec Robert Downey Jr.Avengers: Doomsday, le prochain événement Marvel avec Robert Downey Jr. Avengers: Doomsday: film release postponed to December 2026
The Russo brothers' film Avengers: Doomsday, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Pedro Pascal, has been postponed until December 16, 2026. A new chapter in the MCU. [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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