Among the new movies on Hulu in April, the only prominent additions to the lineup of sci-fi movies were The Fifth Element and Pacific Rim, both of which have been on Hulu before. But as long as Hulu has top-tier titles like War for the Planet of the Apes and the 2021 remake of Dune, then sci-fi fans should be very happy with their options.
You can find the rest of our picks for the best sci-fi movies on Hulu below. They include the original Alien, Blade Runner 2049, and more. Not all of these films on this list are owned by Disney or 20th Century Studios, so catch them while you can. They won’t be around forever.
If you’re looking for more films to watch, remember that Hulu is part of the Disney Bundle. That includes the basic Hulu subscription (with ads), Disney+, and ESPN+, all for just $14 a month. That’s a great deal, and you don’t even have to travel to the future for it.
If you’re curious about what’s available in science fiction on other streaming services, we also have guides for the best sci-fi movies on Netflix, as well as the best sci-fi movies on Amazon Prime Video.
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The Fifth Element1997
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Dune2021
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Pacific Rim2013
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) new
The Planet of the Apes reboot trilogy comes to a strong conclusion in War for the Planet of the Apes. After years of conflict with humans, Caesar (Andy Serkis) has lost almost all compassion for his rival species, especially after humans killed his wife and child. That’s why Caesar is so slow to warm up to Nova (Amiah Miller), a mute human girl who is befriended by his right-hand orangutan, Maurice (Karin Konoval).
Before Caesar can lead the apes to sanctuary, he’ll have one last battle to fight against the Colonel (Woody Harrelson), a man whose brutal tactics may allow humanity to retain their hold on the Planet of the Apes.
The Fifth Element (1997) new
In 1997, The Fifth Element was a breath of fresh air for sci-fi lovers with a story inspired by European science fiction comics. Bruce Willis stars as Korben Dallas, a former soldier turned cab driver. While trying to make a living in the future, Dallas’ world is rocked when Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) literally drops in on his flying car.
Leeloo isn’t initially sure who she is or what she’s supposed to be doing shortly after her resurrection, but she eventually goes off to space in order to prevent the triumph of the Great Evil. And Dallas is going to help Leeloo do it, whether he wants to or not.
Dune (2021) new
Back in 1984, not even David Lynch could draw moviegoers into theaters for Dune. Thankfully, director Denis Villeneuve had much better fortune with his 2021 remake. Timothée Chalamet stars as Paul Atreides, the son of Duke Leto Atreides (Oscar Isaac) and Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson). The Atreides are among the most powerful families in the universe, which is why they’ve been tasked to take over spice production on the planet Arrakis. Because without spice, space travel is impossible.
As Paul is haunted by visions of Arrakis’ Fremen, Duke Leto attempts to make equitable deals with the natives of that world. What neither Leto nor Paul realize is that their family has been betrayed from the start, and they may not live long enough to avenge their loved ones.
Pacific Rim (2013) new
Guillermo del Toro doesn’t waste a lot of time explaining the set up of Pacific Rim. In an alternate version of the present, giant alien monsters called Kaiju cross over to our world through an undersea portal. To fight these monsters, humanity creates Jaegers, giant robot mechs that can battle the Kaiju on their own terms.
By 2020, even the Jaegers are losing their effectiveness against the Kaiju. Marshal Stacker Pentecost (Idris Elba) has a plan to turn the tide, but he needs former Jaeger pilot Raleigh Becket (Charlie Hunnam) to make it work. And it may already be too late to prevent humanity’s final defenses from being overrun.
The Creator (2023)
After an extended absence from theaters, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story director Gareth Edwards helmed and co-wrote The Creator. Tenet’s John David Washington stars as Sergeant Joshua Taylor, a soldier in humanity’s war against an overpowering AI force. Years after losing his wife, Maya Fey (Gemma Chan), to an AI attack, Taylor is given a new mission that may decide the outcome of the war.
Taylor’s goal is to find and destroy a new AI weapon, Alpha-O, which has the ability to control any technology remotely. But much to Taylor’s shock, the weapon is actually Alphie (Madeleine Yuna Voyles), a child-like AI he decides to take under his protection regardless of the consequences.
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Dune director Denis Villeneuve did a fantastic job of bringing the world of Blade Runner 2049 to life and following up on the first film by Ridley Scott. But not enough people saw Blade Runner 2049 in theaters to give it another sequel. As a standalone feature, however, it’s a visually stunning experience.
The story features Barbie’s Ryan Gosling as K, a replicant Blade Runner whose job is to hunt down rogue replicants. K is very acclimated to his life’s work, and he even has an AI girlfriend, Joi (Ana de Armas). Joi is convinced that K is more than just another replicant, and she may be proven right when K discovers that he could be the son of Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) and his replicant lover, Rachel (Sean Young). However, looking for answers in this case may prove to be too dangerous for both K and Deckard.
Alien (1979)
2024 marks the 45th anniversary of Ridley Scott’s Alien, and it remains one of the best sci-fi/horror films of all-time. The story focuses on the ill-fated crew of the Nostromo, a spaceship that investigates a strange transmission during their interstellar journey. What they find is the body of a long-dead humanoid-like alien and a facehugger that leaves the ship’s executive officer, Kane (John Hurt), with an alien growing inside of his body.
No amount of Pepto-Bismol is going to save Kane when the xenomorph bursts from his body. Unfortunately for Captain Dallas (Tom Skerritt), Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), and the rest of the crew, the xenomorph is more than capable of hunting them down one by one.
Dual (2022)
Crimes of the Future (2022)
Come True (2020)
Little Fish (2021)
Boss Level (2021)
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