Images from Alien: Romulus, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Guardians of the Galaxy which are featured in the Watch Guide..

10 Sci-Fi Movies and TV Shows to Stream on Disney+

July 14, 2025

A Galaxy of Cyberpunks, Rebels, and Time-Loop Thrills

Searching for the best sci-fi movies and TV shows on Disney+ and with Hulu on Disney+*? The streaming library spans decades, sub-genres, and entire galaxies. Our guide highlights 10 standout titles — pairing cult favorites with fresh adventures — so you can get straight to the cyberpunk action, big-screen space adventure, or heart-pounding horror.

Cyberpunk Sci-Fi

TRON

Digital motorcycles from Tron.
Tron, Disney

Gifted programmer Kevin Flynn hacks into ENCOM’s system to prove a rival stole his games, only to be abruptly digitized into a neon arena where programs battle for survival. Teaming with the security program, Tron, he wages gladiatorial battles and targets the Master Control Program to escape back to reality. Disney archives credit the film as the first feature to craft an entire three-dimensional world with computer-generated imagery, giving this cult classic its enduring cyberpunk glow.

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TRON: Legacy

Digital motorcycle from Tron Legacy.
Tron: Legacy, Disney

Twenty-seven-year-old Sam Flynn answers a ghostly pager signal, steps inside his father’s shuttered arcade, and is pulled into an evolved digital Grid filled with lethal Lightcycle races and towering arenas. Reunited with long-lost Kevin Flynn and aided by fearless warrior Quorra, Sam must outwit a rogue program bent on conquering both realms. The sequel’s pulsating atmosphere is powered by a soaring original score from French electronic duo Daft Punk, amplifying every byte of action.

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Sci-Fi Rebels and Rogues

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Jyn Eros (Felicity Jones) wearing an imperial disguise in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Lucasfilm

When rumors surface that the Empire is building a planet-killer, resourceful outlaw Jyn Erso joins an unlikely squad of spies, pilots, and soldiers determined to steal the blueprints that could topple tyranny. Their covert mission, code-named Rogue One, unfolds amid tropical firefights and narrow escapes that feed directly into the opening moments of the original 1977 saga. Official timelines place the story during the Empire’s reign, spotlighting the grit and sacrifice behind a single spark of hope.

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Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy

Gamora (Zoe Saldana) looking at Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) in Guardians of the Galaxy.
Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel Studios

Outlaw Peter Quill nabs a mysterious orb, then finds himself chased by a vengeful Kree zealot, bounty hunters, and half the galaxy. To survive, he forms an allegiance with wisecracking Rocket, gentle giant Groot, lethal Gamora, and revenge-driven Drax. Discovering the relic’s capacity to erase entire worlds, the misfit crew must choose profit or protection. Directed and co-written by James Gunn, the adventure blends irreverent humor, ’70s needle-drops, and cosmic spectacle into a crowd-pleasing space opera.

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Andor

Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) in the cockpit of the TIE Avenger in Season 2 of Andor: A Star Wars Story.
Andor: A Star Wars Story, Lucasfilm

Years before the Death Star plans are stolen, Cassian Andor scrapes by on distant worlds until surveillance, sacrifice, and moral gray zones pull him into open rebellion against the Empire. Across 12 tense episodes, political intrigue collides with raw survival as ordinary citizens become catalysts for change. Created by Tony Gilroy, the series delivers grounded espionage, layered character work, and a fresh angle on the Star Wars galaxy that blurs the line between heroes and outlaws. Both seasons are now streaming on Disney+.

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Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld

Close up of Cad Bane in Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld.
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, Lucasfilm

Criminal legends Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane headline six animated shorts that dive into the galaxy’s seediest corners during Imperial rule. Each episode alternates between Ventress seeking redemption and Bane confronting a former ally turned marshal, weaving stories of loyalty, profit, and survival far from Jedi or Sith. Conceived by Dave Filoni, this anthology follows Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi and Star Wars: Tales of the Empire as the third chapter in the Tales series, spotlighting the underworld’s moral complexity through stylized action and returning voice talent. All Tales anthologies are now streaming on Disney+.

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Time Travel

Doctor Who

The Fiftieenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) in the TARDIS in Doctor Who.
Doctor Who, Disney/BBC

The Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) bursts onto screens with his companion, piloting the time-traveling TARDIS from Regency-era balls to war-torn futures while sinister threats echoes through time and space. This series, executive produced by returning showrunner Russell T Davies, has something for everyone - those tuning in for the first time, as well as life-long Whovians. Multiple seasons are now streaming on Disney+.

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Edge of Tomorrow, Hulu

William Cage (Tom Cruise) and Rita Vrataski (Emily Blunt) fighting in their exoskeletons in Edge of Tomorrow.
Edge of Tomorrow, Hulu*

Facing a relentless alien invasion, public relations officer Major William Cage dies on the battlefield, only to wake up at dawn on the same harrowing day. Each fatal loop hones his combat skills and forges an alliance with celebrated warrior Rita Vrataski as they search for the loop’s source. Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt lead Doug Liman’s brisk, brain-twisting thriller, blending sardonic humor with high-stakes action to craft a definitive modern time-loop tale. (Hulu)*

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Sci-Fi Horror

Alien, Hulu

Ellen Ripley (Signourey Weaver) and the crew of the Nostromo in Alien.
Alien, 20th Century Studios, Hulu*

Responding to a cryptic distress signal, the Nostromo’s weary crew explores a derelict spacecraft, unwittingly bringing a parasitic organism aboard their cargo hauler. The creature stalks dim corridors, turning routine mining work into a claustrophobic nightmare where trust erodes with every hiss in the air ducts. Directed by Ridley Scott and featuring Sigourney Weaver’s breakout performance, Alien set the standard for sci-fi horror with atmospheric dread and an unforgettable Xenomorph design. (Hulu)*

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Alien: Romulus, Hulu

A xenomorph attacks Rain Carradine (Cailee Spaeny) in Alien: Romulus.
Alien: Romulus, 20th Century Studios, Hulu*

A crew of young colonizers boards an abandoned deep-space station hoping to scavenge supplies, but instead awakens the franchise’s most lethal predator. Trapped in rusting corridors, they fight for survival while Rain Carradine rises as an unlikely leader. Director Fede Álvarez, who co-wrote with Rodo Sayagues, leans on practical sets, animatronics, and modern CGI to restore the series’ raw terror — a creative choice that helped the film earn an Academy Award® nomination for Best Visual Effects. (Hulu)*

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From neon grids to haunted starships, the Disney+ sci-fi library offers endless frontiers. Whether you crave pulse-pounding horror, rousing rebellion, or mind-bending time loops, these selections make a stellar starting point. Add your favorites to your Watchlist today and let your next binge blast off.

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