Shows like Severance and Dark have got me watching more sci-fi as of late. While Disney+ may not have a huge catalogue to choose from, there are movies and TV shows I’ve added to my watchlist (one of these days I will get round to watching X-Files). I’ve gathered all the sci-fi movies and shows that have a score of 6.5 or more on IMDb to see what else I should be adding to my watchlist. Let me know in the comments your favourites!
More Disney+ movies and TV shows to watch:
Movies On Disney+ For Adults | Rom Coms On Disney+ | Disney+ Comedies For Adults | Action Movies On Disney+ | Horror movies On Disney+
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
| Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Episode V) | 8.7 |
| The X-Files | 8.6 |
| Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV) | 8.6 |
| Alien | 8.5 |
| Aliens | 8.4 |
| WALL-E | 8.4 |
| Planet of the Apes (1968) | 8 |
| The Martian | 8 |
| Avatar | 7.9 |
| Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | 7.8 |
| The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951) | 7.7 |
| Dawn of the Planet of the Apes | 7.6 |
| War for the Planet of the Apes | 7.4 |
| Alita: Battle Angel | 7.3 |
| Free Guy | 7.1 |
| Independence Day | 7 |
| Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Episode VIII) | 6.9 |
| Tron: Legacy | 6.8 |
| The Maze Runner | 6.8 |
| Tron (1982) | 6.8 |
| Maze Runner: The Death Cure | 6.7 |
| Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (Episode II) | 6.6 |
| Idiocracy | 6.6 |
| Terminator: Dark Fate | 6.5 |
| Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) | 6.5 |
| The Day After Tomorrow | 6.5 |
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Episode V)
Luke Skywalker trains with Yoda while the Rebel Alliance faces devastating setbacks in this critically acclaimed sequel starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher, often hailed as the best of the franchise.
The X-Files
FBI agents Mulder and Scully investigate paranormal cases and government conspiracies in this genre-defining series starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, winner of multiple Golden Globes and Emmys.
Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV)
A farm boy joins a rebellion against the tyrannical Empire in George Lucas’s original space opera starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Alec Guinness, winner of six Academy Awards.
Alien
A spaceship crew is hunted by a deadly extraterrestrial in Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror classic starring Sigourney Weaver, winner of the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.
Aliens
Ripley returns to face a hive of xenomorphs alongside space marines in James Cameron’s action-packed sequel starring Sigourney Weaver, nominated for seven Academy Awards.
WALL-E
A lonely robot cleans up Earth and discovers love and hope in this Pixar masterpiece, winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Planet of the Apes (1968)
An astronaut crash-lands on a planet ruled by intelligent apes in this iconic sci-fi allegory starring Charlton Heston, nominated for two Oscars and winner of an honorary award for makeup.
The Martian
Stranded on Mars, an astronaut uses science and humour to survive in this crowd-pleasing adaptation starring Matt Damon, nominated for seven Academy Awards.
Avatar
A paraplegic marine bonds with an alien race on Pandora in James Cameron’s visually groundbreaking epic starring Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana, winner of three Oscars.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
A team of rebels risks everything to steal the Death Star plans in this gritty prequel starring Felicity Jones and Diego Luna.
The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951)
An alien visitor warns humanity to change its violent ways in this Cold War-era classic starring Michael Rennie and Patricia Neal.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Tensions rise between apes and humans in a post-apocalyptic world in this critically acclaimed sequel starring Andy Serkis and Jason Clarke.
War for the Planet of the Apes
Caesar leads his apes in a final battle for survival and freedom in this emotional trilogy closer starring Andy Serkis and Woody Harrelson.
Alita: Battle Angel
A cyborg warrior uncovers her past and fights for justice in this visually rich adaptation starring Rosa Salazar and Christoph Waltz.
Free Guy
A video game NPC gains self-awareness and becomes a hero in this action-comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer.
Independence Day
Earth unites to fight off an alien invasion in Roland Emmerich’s blockbuster starring Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, and Bill Pullman.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Episode VIII)
Rey seeks guidance from a reluctant Luke Skywalker as the Resistance faces annihilation in this divisive entry starring Daisy Ridley and Mark Hamill.
Tron: Legacy
A young man enters a digital world to find his father in this sleek sequel starring Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, and Jeff Bridges.
The Maze Runner
A teen wakes up in a deadly maze with no memory and must lead others to escape in this dystopian thriller starring Dylan O’Brien.
Tron (1982)
A computer programmer is digitised into a virtual world and must survive gladiatorial games in this pioneering sci-fi starring Jeff Bridges.
Maze Runner: The Death Cure
The final chapter sees Thomas and his friends infiltrate a walled city to rescue their allies and uncover the truth; stars Dylan O’Brien and Kaya Scodelario.
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (Episode II)
Obi-Wan investigates a clone army while Anakin falls for Padmé in this politically charged prequel starring Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Hayden Christensen.
Idiocracy
A man wakes up in a future where society has collapsed into stupidity in this satirical cult hit starring Luke Wilson and Maya Rudolph.
Terminator: Dark Fate
Sarah Connor returns to protect a new target from a deadly Terminator in this franchise reboot starring Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Mackenzie Davis.
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)
A scientist and his nephew discover a hidden world beneath the Earth’s surface in this family-friendly adventure starring Brendan Fraser.
The Day After Tomorrow
A climate scientist races to save his son as global warming triggers a new ice age in this disaster epic starring Dennis Quaid and Jake Gyllenhaal.