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Best Sci-Fi Movies of 2026
Ten films expanding the boundaries of what science fiction can feel like.
By Maya Ellis · June 8, 2026
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Great films do more than hold our attention. They change the temperature of a room, then follow us into the night.
This year’s most compelling work shares a willingness to take its time. Rankings are useful; conversation is better.
