Top 5 most anticipated sci-fi series of 2025

2025 is going to be a great year for sci-fi series. Fans of the genre are looking forward to this year’s sequels to Andor, The Last of Us, etc. And with that, new TV series are expected to appear as well. It’s worth noting that we won’t see much “traditional” science fiction in 2025. There is a possibility that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will premiere this year, but nothing has been confirmed yet, and it could be pushed back to 2026.

Some of the new Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will premiere this year, but nothing has been confirmed yet, and it could be pushed back to 2026.

Till then, major streamers like Netflix, Hulu and Max will start releasing new series in 2025 that are either true science fiction or contain elements of it, including several long-awaited prequels. If you’re a fan of sci-fi, then you should definitely check out these upcoming new series.

So if you’re a fan of sci-fi, you should definitely check out these upcoming new series.

Alien: Earth

Release date: Summer 2025

Hulu has been pretty secretive about its new “Alien” series so far. The plot synopsis that was provided officially states that the story will center on a team of tacticians investigating a mysterious ship that crashed on Earth. But during their search for survivors, they find a xenomorph.

So they find a xenomorph.

It’s also been revealed that “Alien: Earth” will be a prequel, set two years before the events of the original “Alien” movie and chronologically fitting in between “Alien: Covenant” and “Alien.” Given the scope and iconic nature of the “Alien” franchise, “Earth” could be one of the most popular sci-fi series of 2025, but also arguably one of the highest-profile premieres of the year as a whole.

So far, “Earth” has the potential to be one of the most popular sci-fi series of 2025, but also arguably one of the highest-profile premieres of the year.

Zero Day

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Release date: February 20

Bending more toward the realistic side of science fiction, Zero Day begins shortly after a devastating cyberattack caused more than 3,000 casualties by attacking various systems, resulting in everything — from airplane crashes to riots. That day, now known as Day Zero, has made history, and terrorists say they are preparing another one.

So far, that day has made history, and terrorists say they are preparing another one.

A former president (Robert De Niro) is tasked with leading the investigation and figuring out who is provoking the attacks and how. Along with De Niro, the movie will feature an all-star cast including Angela Bassett, Connie Britton, Lizzy Caplan, and Jesse Plemons.

The film will be directed by the former president (Robert De Niro) and starring a cast that includes Angela Bassett, Connie Britton, Lizzy Caplan and Jesse Plemons.

Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Release date: Summer 2025

For better or worse, one of the most anticipated sci-fi series of 2025 will be the “Game of Thrones” prequel — “Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” Fans of the universe are already divided in their opinions: some are looking forward to it, while others fear it won’t have the same mood as the rest of the GOT franchise.”

Some fans of the universe are already divided in their opinions.

This is because the series will be stripped of all sci-fi and fantasy elements. No dragons, magic or White Walkers. However, the action of the series takes place in the same world as all the magic and fantasy of GOT. Whether it excited fans or pissed them off, “Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” definitely got people talking about it — and if you like “soft” sci-fi and fantasy, this might be the perfect series for you.

And if you like “soft” sci-fi and fantasy, this might be the perfect series for you.

Iron Heart

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Release date: Summer 2025

After “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” the new Disney+ series “Ironheart” will tell the story of Riri, who returns to Chicago and continues to create iron suits. But her talents and desire to help the world naturally draws a host of enemies who want her to fail.

However, she’s not the only one who wants her to fail.

Some are calling “Ironheart” the unofficial spiritual sequel to “Iron Man,” while others are eagerly awaiting the sequel to the “Black Panther” franchise. In fact, “Black Panther” has been such a big hit for Marvel that another spin-off is in the works (expected to be released in 2025) called “Eyes of Wakanda,” and “Black Panther 3” is expected to begin filming later this year.

Another spin-off is in the works (expected to be released in 2025) called “Eyes of Wakanda,” and “Black Panther 3” is expected to begin filming later this year.

Another spin-off is in the works.

Killerbot

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Release date: Fall 2025

Inspired by Martha Wells’ “The Killer Diaries” book series, the upcoming Apple TV+ sci-fi series is about a defense droid (Alexander Skarsgard) who gains a mind. But to keep himself safe, he must hide the fact that he now possesses consciousness and is able to make his own decisions. He’ll also have to face the weakness, anger, rage and often irrational and self-deprecating logic of humanity.

He’ll also have to face the weakness, anger, rage and often irrational and self-deprecating logic of humanity.

There have been seven novels in the book series so far that have won Hugo and Nebula awards, so the franchise has a huge fanbase eagerly awaiting the film adaptation.