If you’re on the lookout for some of the best sci-fi movies on Peacock, you’ve come to the right place. At any given time, anyone with a Peacock subscription can check out at least a few of the best sci-fi movies of all time and spend hours diving into mind-bending and action-packed adventures.
However, anyone who has navigated Peacock’s massive collection of sci-fi films knows, there are a lot (like A LOT) of movies from the genre’s 100-plus-year history included on one of the best streaming services, which can result in spending way too much time looking for something to watch and less time checking out one of those classics. That said, we’ve put together a quick list of the best sci-fi movies streaming on Peacock.
Men In Black (1997)
One of the best comic book movies not from Marvel or DC, Men in Black came out in 1997 and took the world (or universe) by storm. The pairing of Will Smith’s younger Agent J with Tommy Lee Jones’ near-retirement Agent K is brilliant, as the actors’ different styles mesh together to create an all-time team. The comedy, the story about an alien terrorist on a mission to start an intergalactic war, and incredible special effects make this a fun sci-fi movie to watch with the whole family.
Two of the three other Men in Black movies are also streaming on Peacock if you want to see how J and K’s stories progress, but both fail to capture the heart and soul of this iconic ‘90s sci-fi movie.
Stream Men in Black on Peacock.
Terror Of Mechagodzilla (1975)
Easily one of the best Godzilla movies, Terror of Mechagodzilla follows everyone’s favorite city-destroying kaiju as he once again becomes an unlikely hero for Tokyo and its residents. After mad scientist, Shinzô Mafune (Akihiko Hirata), hatches a plan to wipe humanity off the map by unleashing all kinds of monsters on the world, including a new Mechagodzilla and Titanosauraus, Godzilla must rise to the occasion once again.
Though not as poignant as something like Godzilla Minus One, Terror of Mechagodzilla is a wild and action-packed sci-fi flick that will certainly keep your attention throughout its 83-minute runtime.
Stream Terror of Mechagodzilla on Peacock.
The Wave (2019)
Not to be confused with the 2015 thriller of the same name, The Wave is a mind-bending and visually stunning sci-fi thriller starring Justin Long and Donald Faison as two insurance lawyers who embark upon a night they’ll never forget, though certain aspects remain foggy to them. The day after a wild hallucinogenic experience, the pair discover that nothing really makes sense with their new reality and they attempt to feel in the gaps while getting to the bottom of it all.
With elements of sci-fi, psychological thrillers, and a scenario that can best be described as a conscious nightmare, Gille Klabin’s The Wave is a unique and transfixing experience.
Earth Girls Are Easy (1989)
Probably one of the most ridiculous sci-fi movies on Peacock, Earth Girls Are Easy is a 1988 romantic comedy musical about three aliens (played by Jeff Goldblum, Jim Carrey, and Damon Wayans) who crash land in the San Fernando Valley and cause all kinds of good, clean mayhem on the streets of Los Angeles. Searching for adventure, love, and a way to get home, the three find themselves in one absurd situation after another.
Geena Davis also kills it as Valerie Gail, a heartbroken manicurist who catches the eye of Goldblum’s furry alien. If you want comedy, romance, and some bonkers aliens, look no further.
Stream Earth Girls Are Easy on Peacock.
Cosmos (2019)
Elliot and Zander Weaver made their directorial debut with the 2019 sci-fi flick, Cosmos, a movie that follows a group of amateur astronomers who stumble upon a massive, and game-changing discovery. When a message sent out into deep space receives a reply in a relatively short amount of time, the stargazers discover that maybe we’re not actually alone in the universe.
Without giving too much away, this alien adventure film does a lot with a little, creating one of the most unforgettable and refreshing sci-fi experiences in recent memory.
Timecop (1994)
Released around the time Jean-Claude Van Damme was one of the biggest names in Hollywood, Peter Hyams’ Timecop created a great experience for anyone down with wild and crazy action movies with a lot of sci-fi elements. In this romp, the Bloodsport star plays Agent Max Walker, a cop-turned-federal-agent who travels through time to fight crime and make sure the technology doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.
Sure, the movie breaks all kinds of time-travel rules throughout its 98-minute runtime, but no one is watching Timecop for its authenticity or believability. If you’re looking for a wild ride through time, classic Van Damme lines, and some killer fight scenes, this is the movie for you.
The Void (2016)
Directed by Steven Kostanski and Jeremy Gillespie, The Void is a 2016 Lovecraftian horror film that also has some heavy sci-fi elements, making it a perfect option for fans of both genres. Essentially, the movie follows a group of doctors, nurses, and patients as they become trapped in a hospital by a mysterious cult who believe the building is a gate to Hell.
Despite having an extremely small budget, the creature effects in The Void are something to behold and help make this one of the best horror movies on Peacock.
Europa Report (2013)
Sebastián Cordero’s Europa Report is a film that combined great space travel with the found footage horror genre to create a thrilling and intense viewing experience. Told through recordings captured of and by the crew of the first manned mission to Europa, Jupiter’s smallest moon, this 2013 movie explores what happens when a situation goes from bad to disastrous, as well as what happens when caution is thrown out the window.
One of the more unique and inventive additions to the sci-fi genre in the past decade or so, Europa Report is a short and brisk experience that will hold your attention throughout its 90-minute runtime.
Stream Europa Report on Peacock.
Dreamscape (1984)
Decades before Christopher Nolan made a massive summer blockbuster about breaking into someone’s dreams to plant or steal information, Joseph Rubens did something similar with this story about a man (played by Dennis Quaid) using his psychic abilities to infiltrate people’s minds in Dreamscape.
With its sci-fi and thriller elements, Dreamscape creates a fun and exhilarating experience that explores constructs like good and evil while also presenting some cool visuals along the way.
Dark Star (1974)
If you’ve ever wanted a movie created by John Carpenter and Alien screenwriter Dan O’Bannon, Dark Star is going to do the trick. This absurd 1974 sci-fi comedy follows a group of astronauts as they complete the task of destroying unstable planets throughout the galaxy so that future civilizations can live in relative peace before making a strange extraterrestrial discovery.
It’s campy, it’s cheaply made, and it’s rough around the edges, but Dark Star is pure fun and joy from start to finish.
Lola (2023)
Andrew Legge’s Lola doesn’t involve aliens or space travel, but this 2022 found footage sci-fi flick does have a clever premise: two sisters (played by Emma Appleton and Stefanie Martini) build a machine that allows them to see into the future through radio and TV broadcasts.
As is the case with most movies about time machines, Lola dives into the inherent risks of knowledge of the future and how using the tech to change history can have major ramifications.
Coherence (2013)
That’s the case with James Ward Byrkit’s Coherence. Though we’ll spare the finer details about where this movie goes, just know that it follows a group of friends whose lives are thrown for a loop after the passing of Miller’s Comet. Strange occurrences, dealings with the multiverse, and so much more happens in this quirky 2013 psychological sci-fi thriller.
Pulse (2001)
Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Pulse is a 2001 cult film that combines elements from the paranormal horror and techno-thriller genres to create an unrelenting, and unforgettable experience. After a series of strange events, two groups of people (in separate storylines) discover that evil spirits are trying to invade the human world through the internet, creating some truly terrifying experiences.
Unnerving and attention-grabbing, Pulse will have you on the edge of your seat and afraid to use the internet.
The offering of sci-fi movies streaming on Peacock is changing all the time, so make sure to check back in the future to see what new (or classic) titles are available.
