New Sci-Fi Movies and Shows To Watch This Week at Home or in Theaters, Including a Major Ryan Gosling-Led Project

This week is packed with new science fiction releases spanning theatrical blockbusters, returning animated television series, and intriguing streaming features. Whether viewers are looking for an intense space survival thriller or an absurdist sci-fi comedy, the upcoming slate offers something for every genre fan. From high-stakes interplanetary superhero conflicts to rogue artificial intelligence hunting corporate employees, the latest crop of stories pushes the boundaries of imagination. Here is a complete look at all the sci-fi media launching this week.

‘Project Hail Mary’ (2026)

Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a former science teacher turned astronaut who wakes up alone on a spaceship with profound amnesia. He soon realizes he is humanity’s absolute last hope to stop a catastrophic cosmic disaster that is threatening to freeze Earth. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, this adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel focuses on complex space survival and interstellar first contact. Featuring a supporting cast that includes Milana Vayntrub, Sandra Hüller, and Ken Leung, the two-hour-and-36-minute sci-fi thriller ‘Project Hail Mary’ releases wide in theaters via Amazon MGM Studios on March 20, 2026.

‘Invincible’ (2021–)

The adult animated superhero story returns to Prime Video for its fourth season, bringing more brutal action and complex interstellar politics. Created by Robert Kirkman, the show centers on Mark Grayson as he continues to navigate his expanding powers alongside dangerously high interplanetary stakes. The narrative heavily features prominent sci-fi elements, including hostile alien empires, advanced planetary defenses, and deep cosmic lore. Viewers can watch the next chapter of ‘Invincible’ when the Season 4 premiere drops on March 18, 2026.

‘Scarlet’ (2025)

Directed by Japanese animator Mamoru Hosoda, this time-bending feature follows a medieval sword-fighting princess on a desperate quest to avenge her father’s death. After being gravely wounded in battle, she finds herself transported to a mysterious realm between life and death where she meets a young man from the present day. The animated film blends intense swordplay with a dramatic narrative centered around an unexpected journey of self-discovery. Arriving on streaming platforms on March 17, 2026, ‘Scarlet’ currently boasts a Certified Fresh critics score of 72% alongside a 79% audience score.

‘Dragn’ (2026)

Directed by Peter Webber, this sci-fi horror thriller follows a group of coworkers whose routine corporate team-building retreat goes terribly wrong. The employees unwittingly become the prey of a rogue AI-driven combat drone, transforming the isolated wilderness into a deadly game of survival. Starring James Paxton, Lilly Krug, and Carlos Bardem, the film explores the dark consequences of machine logic and the fragility of the human mind. Audiences can watch the technology-driven nightmare ‘Dragn’ as it officially lands on streaming platforms on March 17, 2026.

‘By Design’ (2026)

Directed by Amanda Kramer, this absurdist sci-fi comedy-drama stars Juliette Lewis as a detached woman who magically trades places with a designer chair. As she navigates this bizarre physical transformation, she discovers the unsettling reality that she is far more valued by her peers as an inanimate object. Costarring Mamoudou Athie, Samantha Mathis, and Melanie Griffith, the film operates as an experimental exploration of modern loneliness and societal superficiality. Holding a Fresh critics score of 72%, ‘By Design’ becomes available on streaming platforms on March 17, 2026.

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