New Sci-Fi Movies and Shows To Watch This Week at Home or in Theaters, Including ‘Star Wars: Visions’

It’s a busy week for sci-fi fans, with new theatrical releases and fresh streaming drops landing mid-week and heading into the weekend. Below, you’ll find quick details on exactly when and where to watch, plus what kind of release to expect. Use it to plan your theater trip for Friday night and line up your streaming queue for mid-week premieres.

‘Bugonia’ (2025)

Opening in theaters on October 31, 2025, ‘Bugonia’ will be available at major cinema chains and independent theaters; check local listings for showtimes. The film is positioned as a wide Friday debut heading into the Halloween weekend, which typically means additional late-night showings. Advance tickets are expected to be available through standard theater apps and box-office websites. If you’re planning a group outing, look for reserved-seating screenings and premium formats offered by participating venues.

‘Back to the Future’ (1985)

‘Back to the Future’ returns to theaters on October 31, 2025, giving audiences a chance to catch the time-travel classic on the big screen. The re-release will screen at participating chains nationwide, with tickets sold through theater apps and third-party ticketing sites. Many locations schedule anniversary or event screenings for one-night engagements, so verify dates and times for your local cinema. Expect standard digital presentations, with select venues also offering premium large-format auditoriums where available.

‘Star Wars: Visions’ (2021)

New episodes of ‘Star Wars: Visions’ arrive on October 29, 2025, streaming on Disney+. The anthology format features stand-alone animated shorts from a range of studios, so episodes can be watched in any order. Releases on the service typically go live in the early morning hours based on your region’s time zone, and all episodes included in this drop will be available to stream on demand. Subtitles and multiple audio dubs are provided on Disney+, with offline downloads available on supported devices.

‘Hazbin Hotel’ (2024)

‘Hazbin Hotel’ drops new episodes on October 29, 2025, streaming on Prime Video. Episodes become available to watch on demand once they’re live in your region, and you can enable notifications in the Prime Video app to get an alert when the new batch lands. The series supports multiple subtitle options and device downloads for offline viewing on compatible hardware. If you’re catching up, you can quickly add the new episodes to a watchlist and enable autoplay to streamline your viewing.

What are you most excited to watch this week—tell us in the comments!