Top 5 sci-fi movies for the weekend

The Russo brothers’ new movie “Electric State” comes out in March. Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt play the lead roles in the robot adventure set in a retrofuturistic America. Although the film has received negative reviews, “Electric State” is expected to be one of the most popular movies on Netflix upon its release on March 14.

After its release on March 14.

But “Electric State” — isn’t the only sci-fi movie on the service. Below are our five picks of sci-fi movies to watch on Netflix. They include — a reboot of “Mighty Rangers,” the acclaimed director’s cut of “Blade Runner” and a space thriller.

Another movie to watch on Netflix is “The Electric State.

Mighty Rangers (2017)

These teenage superheroes have been saving the world for over 30 years. In 2017, “Mighty Rangers” was a mini reboot of “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.” In Angel Grove, star athlete Jason Scott (Dacre Montgomery) is kicked off the soccer team after a bad prank. While in custody, Jason meets Billy Cranston (RJ Cuyler) and Kimberly Hart (Naomi Scott).

And while in custody, Jason meets Billy Cranston (R.J. Kyler) and Kimberly Hart (Naomi Scott).

Trio goes to a nearby gold mine, where he encounters Trini Kwan (Becky G) and Zach Taylor (Ludi Lin). An explosion in the mine reveals Coins of Power, which are taken by all five teens. The next day, the coins grant the teens superhuman abilities. With the help of Alpha Five (Bill Hader) and Zordon (Bryan Cranston), the quartet creates a superhero group, the Mighty Rangers, who must save the planet from Rita Repulsa (Elizabeth Banks).

Cosmonaut (2024)

Adam Sandler’s dramatic abilities are undeniable, and in “The Astronaut,” he demonstrated them. Jakub (Sandler) — a lonely astronaut who has been on a research mission at the edge of the solar system for six months.

Sandler’s character is a lonely astronaut who is on a research mission at the edge of the solar system.

Jacub’s wife, Lenka (Carey Mulligan), no longer speaks to him because he went on the mission while she was pregnant. With his mental state deteriorating, Jakub meets Hanush (voiced by Paul Dano), a spider-like creature who wants to learn more about humans. By talking to Hanush, Jakub hopes to sort out his problems and devise a plan to get Lenka back.

Hanush is a spider-like creature who wants to learn more about humans.

Blade Runner: the director’s cut

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Ridley Scott is known as a filmmaker who releases legendary director’s cut versions of his movies. A movie like “Kingdom of Heaven” is vastly improved and completely different. Blade Runner is considered one of the most important science fiction films in history. However, Scott still wasn’t happy with the way it turned out, and in 2007, he got the chance to release the director’s version.

Scott was still not happy with the way it turned out, and in 2007, he was given the chance to release the director’s version.

The original plot remained intact. In futuristic Los Angeles, Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) — is a blade runner who must destroy four replicants who have returned to Earth. The director’s cut — is a complete remastered version that corrects all the technical flaws of the original. Additional footage of the unicorn sleeping has also been added. This is a must-see movie for any Blade Runner fan. It’s well worth it!”

The Stowaway (2021)

Prepare for an ethical dilemma in the movie “Stowaway.” A team of three — commander Marina Barnett (Toni Collette), biologist David Kim (Daniel Dae Kim) and medical specialist Zoe Levenson (Anna Kendrick) — embark on a multi-year mission to Mars to find a new home for humanity. After takeoff, Barnett discovers Michael Adams (Shamier Anderson), an engineer and stowaway who wasn’t supposed to be on the ship.

After taking off, Barnett discovers Michael Adams (Shamier Anderson), an engineer and stowaway who wasn’t supposed to be on the ship.

Unfortunately, the crew burns through their oxygen supply after the carbon dioxide countermeasures apparatus goes off. If all four continue to breathe, the crew will die weeks before reaching Mars. To survive, one person must die. Who will it be? That’s where the difficult moral choice lies.

More on that.

How I Became a Superhero (2020)

Imagine a world where mortals can gain superpowers. In the movie How I Became a Superhero, that idea becomes a reality. While superheroes are members of society in Paris, ordinary people are gaining superpowers thanks to a new drug spreading like wildfire. Lieutenants Moreau (Pio Marmay) and Schalzmann (Vimala Pons) investigate crimes committed by several mortals.