All the Sci-Fi Movies and Shows You Can Stream This Week at Home or Watch in Theaters, Including a New Marvel Project

This week features a significant lineup of science fiction and genre-bending titles across theatrical and streaming platforms. The schedule includes international action films, long-awaited superhero entries, and returning supernatural mysteries. These releases are distributed across various networks including Disney+, Paramount+, and The CW. From time-traveling historical epics to investigations into the afterlife, these projects provide a wide range of speculative storytelling for fans to enjoy.

‘Wild Cards’ (2024– )

The third season of ‘Wild Cards’ premieres on January 26 on The CW, continuing the partnership between a demoted detective and a clever con artist. This season finds the duo tackling new cases that blend procedural elements with lighthearted genre tropes. Ellis and Max must navigate their evolving dynamic while solving crimes that often involve high-tech schemes and elaborate deceptions. The show remains a staple of the network’s lineup, focusing on the chemistry between lead actors Giacomo Gianniotti and Vanessa Morgan.

‘Wonder Man’ (2026)

Marvel Studios introduces a new corner of its cinematic universe with ‘Wonder Man’, debuting as a miniseries on Disney+ on January 27. The story follows Simon Williams, an actor and stuntman who gains extraordinary superpowers and navigates the complexities of the entertainment industry. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II takes on the titular role, while Ben Kingsley reprises his character Trevor Slattery to provide a meta-commentary on the world of acting. This series explores themes of fame and heroism through a different lens than previous superhero installments.

‘School Spirits’ (2023– )

The supernatural mystery ‘School Spirits’ returns for its third season on Paramount+ starting January 28. Maddie Nears, portrayed by Peyton List, continues to investigate the circumstances of her disappearance while trapped in the afterlife at her high school. The new episodes delve deeper into the lore of the spirit world and the secrets held by the other ghostly residents of the campus. As the line between the living and the dead blurs, Maddie must find a way to communicate with her friends to uncover the truth.

‘Back to the Past’ (2026)

‘Back to the Past’ arrives in limited theatrical release via Well Go USA Entertainment on January 30 with a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes. This science fiction action-adventure serves as a cinematic continuation of the popular 2001 television series ‘A Step into the Past’. Louis Koo reprises his role as a 21st-century protagonist who travels back to the Qin Dynasty to resolve historical conflicts. The film features high-octane sequences and a cast that includes Raymond Lam, Jessica Hester Hsuan, and Sonija Kwok.

‘Blue Skies on Mars’ (2026)

‘Blue Skies on Mars’ begins streaming on January 30. Directed by Brian Lutes, this 2-hour and 12-minute film integrates elements of romance, mystery, and thriller within a science fiction setting. The narrative follows Matthew Quinn, an Irish mob enforcer who finds himself in a power struggle with a dangerous rival. When his girlfriend Wendy becomes a target of the violence, the story shifts into a high-stakes struggle for survival. The film explores dark atmospheric themes and the consequences of organized crime within its speculative world.

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