5 sci-fi films on Netflix that you should check out in May 2025.

      The sci-fi genre continues to expand on Netflix. Thanks to an agreement with Warner Bros., several major blockbusters are available on both Max and Netflix, such as Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Dune: Part Two, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

      Warner Bros. isn’t the only studio offering films on Netflix. Sony brings Venom: The Last Stand, while Paramount offers Sonic the Hedgehog 2. These two films are among our top picks for May. Read on for the other three recommendations.

      Additionally, we provide guides for the best new movies to stream, the top films on Netflix, the finest movies on Hulu, the top choices on Amazon Prime Video, the best films on Max, and the best options on Disney+.

      **Paul (2011)**

      *Universal Pictures*

      Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, a comedic duo recognized for their satirical Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, venture into mainstream comedy with Paul, set between Hot Fuzz and The World’s End. In the film, British comic book enthusiasts Graeme (Pegg) and Clive (Frost) travel to the United States for San Diego Comic-Con. During their adventure in UFO territory, they encounter Paul (Seth Rogen), a clever alien who has escaped from military confinement. After hearing Paul’s tale, Graeme and Clive agree to assist him in finding his spaceship. The trio faces urgency as federal agents pursue Paul. Paul is an entertaining road trip film that humorously parodies well-known sci-fi movies, earning a nod from the likes of Mr. Spielberg.

      Watch Paul on Netflix.

      **Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)**

      *Paramount Pictures*

      Sonic the Hedgehog stands out as one of the most unexpected billion-dollar franchises. It resonates with children and their millennial parents; kids enjoy the talking hedgehog, while their parents are nostalgic for the video games. Although it may seem unconventional to begin with the sequel, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is the live-action Sonic film available on Netflix.

      In this installment, Sonic (Ben Schwartz) now resides in Green Hills with the Wachowskis. In an effort to boost his reputation, Sonic takes on a vigilante persona, but the reception has been mixed. When the Wachowskis head to Hawaii, Doctor Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and his new echidna sidekick, Knuckles (Idris Elba), attack Sonic. Teaming up with his friend, Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey), Sonic must locate a magical emerald before it falls into Robotnik’s hands.

      Watch Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on Netflix.

      **Venom: The Last Dance (2024)**

      *Sony Pictures Releasing*

      Turning to another unlikely billion-dollar franchise, Venom is the sole character to successfully connect with audiences from Sony’s unsuccessful Spider-Man Universe (SSU). Contrary to expectations, the Venom films maintain a lighthearted tone. Tom Hardy and his creative partner Kelly Marcel have embraced the buddy comedy dynamic between Eddie Brock and Venom.

      In Venom: The Last Dance, Eddie finds himself in a tense situation. Eddie and Venom remain fugitives after Doctor Strange’s spell sends them back to their world. They must now contend with threats on two fronts: the military is still interested in Eddie following his encounter with Carnage, but more urgently, a Xenophage sent by Knull, the creator of the symbiote, poses a significant danger. This truly is the last dance, as Eddie and Venom are faced with a choice that could change the world’s fate.

      Watch Venom: The Last Dance on Netflix.

      **Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)**

      *Columbia Pictures*

      For 40 years, people have called upon the Ghostbusters whenever something unusual occurs in the neighborhood. In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the team heads to New York City, the location where their adventures first began. Following the events of Afterlife, Callie Spengler (Carrie Coon) relocates to New York City with her children Trevor and Phoebe (Mckenna Grace), as well as Gary Grooberson (Paul Rudd), to revive the Ghostbusters.

      This new team collaborates with iconic ghostbusters Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) and Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd). Their latest mission involves a magical orb that could unleash a malevolent force capable of initiating a second ice age if successful in amassing an army. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire revisits familiar themes while delivering a story that remains appealing to fans of the original.

      Watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire on Netflix.

      **Mirage (2018)**

      *Warner Bros. Pictures*

      The rules of time travel in cinema tend to be remarkably consistent. While the portrayal of time travel may vary from film to film, one rule persists: altering the past impacts the future.