All the Sci-Fi Movies and Shows You Can Stream This Week at Home or Watch in Theaters, Including ‘Obex’
The first full week of January 2026 brings a diverse slate of science fiction offerings ranging from high-stakes survival sequels to domestic artificial intelligence thrillers. Audiences can look forward to both wide theatrical releases and the return of long-running investigative series on cable networks. Whether exploring a frozen post-apocalyptic Earth or the dangers of digital intimacy, these projects highlight the genre’s current focus on technology and environmental catastrophe. This week marks a significant start for the genre in the new year with several highly anticipated titles hitting screens.
‘Expedition X’ (2020–2026)
The long-running paranormal and science fiction investigation series ‘Expedition X’ returns for its tenth season on the Discovery Channel on January 7, 2026. This season continues to follow the team as they explore unexplained phenomena and mysterious locations across the globe using high-tech equipment. Phil Torres and Heather Amaro lead the field investigations, utilizing advanced sensors and scientific methodology to seek explanations for legendary encounters. The premiere episode marks a significant milestone for the franchise, which remains a staple of the network’s mid-week programming lineup.
‘Greenland 2: Migration’ (2026)
Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin reprise their roles in ‘Greenland 2: Migration’, which arrives in wide theatrical release on January 9, 2026. Following the events of the previous film, the Garrity family is forced to leave the safety of their Greenland bunker to traverse the frozen, devastated wasteland of Europe. Director Ric Roman Waugh returns to helm this sequel, focusing on the family’s perilous search for a new habitable sanctuary amid total environmental collapse. The narrative explores the harsh realities of survival in a world forever changed by a catastrophic comet impact.
‘Obex’ (2026)
The science fiction thriller ‘Obex’ is scheduled for a limited theatrical debut on January 9, 2026. This production explores complex themes involving reality distortion and psychological tension within a bleak, futuristic setting. The story follows a group of characters navigating a mysterious boundary that challenges their perception of time and the physical world. As a limited release, it offers a more niche, atmospheric alternative to the week’s major studio blockbusters for fans of experimental cinema.
‘Soulm8te’ (2026)
Expanding the cinematic universe established by the hit film ‘M3GAN’, ‘Soulm8te’ arrives in theaters nationwide on January 9, 2026. The plot centers on a grieving man who purchases an advanced artificial intelligence android to help him cope with the loss of his deceased wife. However, in an attempt to create a truly sentient partner, he inadvertently transforms the harmless machine into a lethal and obsessive companion. This erotic sci-fi thriller is directed by Kate Dolan and aims to examine the darker, more possessive side of human-AI relationships.
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