Film-Forward

Sci-fi

Lapsis

In the alternate present-day, a working-class stiff enters the gig economy of sinister robots and strict rules in this low-key, sci-fi satire.

Little Fish

A pandemic causes its victims to gradually lose their memory in this sci-fi romance.

Synchronic

Paramedics and lifelong pals played by Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan notice a trend in several gruesome deaths: all are linked to a new legal designer drug.

Tenet

Christopher Nolan’s time-bending fantasy deliberately prioritizes mystery and spectacle over character and keeps viewers in the dark for most of its first half.

Little Joe

An attempt at sci-fi with stinging social commentary.

Ad Astra

Brad Pitt as an astronaut on a pilgrimage through the solar system.

Auggie

Director Matt Kane transcends clichés to deliver a sad, knowing look at male pride in a small, intimate sci-fi film.

High Life

In French director Claire Denis’s first film set in the future and on a space ship, human relationships are still central.

Aniara

In space, no one can hear you despairing.