Most Anticipated Sci-Fi Movies of 2020 | Screen Rant – Screen Rant

2020 is already set to be a year full of exciting new releases across all genres - and sci-fi is no exception.Although there are dozens of sci-fi movies hitting theatres this year, we've rounded up a comprehensive list of the most highly-anticipated releases. The majority of the science fiction genre has been dominated mainly by superhero movies over the past decade, but 2020 seems to be having a resurgence of non-franchise science fiction films.

Although science fiction has historically struggled to win big at the box office, the popularity of sci-fi-infused films like The Avengers seems to have paved the way for making mainstream audiences more willing to accept outlandish concepts onscreen. Thanks to directors like Christopher Nolan and Guillermo Del Toro, science fiction films are also being taken more seriously as awards contenders- The Shape of Watermade history in 2018 was the only sci-fi film to win best picture at the Academy Awards.

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So, with both critics and audiences primed and excited for all of the science fiction films Hollywood has to offer, it's no wonder that 2020 promises to bring multiple sci-fi hits. From Free Guyto The Invisible Man, here are the most anticipated sci-fi movies of 2020.

While other films on this list have been noted as having troubled production, there seem to be few other 2020 films with as difficult history asThe New Mutants.Pushed back more than two years from its original 2018 release date,The New Mutantsis a sci-fi/horror film set in the X-Men cinematic universe. Despite a strong cast that includes Maisie Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Charlie Heaton, there have apparently been several studio-ordered reshoots that led to significant delays in production. With a new trailer just about to release, it looks likeThe New Mutantswill thankfullymeet its 2020 release date.

Previously titled "Ghost Draft",The Tomorrow Waris a futuristic war film executiveproduced by and starring Chris Pratt. Directed by Chris McKay (known for his work ontheLego Moviefranchise), the film has been billed as the story of a man drafted into a war where the fate of the world lies in his ability to change his past mistakes. In addition to Pratt,J.K. Simmons and Betty Gilpinare also attached to the film, which is set for a Christmas release this year.

Although Tom Hanks may not be the first person who comes to mind when thinking of sci-fi stars, the Oscar-winning actor will be taking a dive into science fiction with hisupcoming filmsBIOS. It stars Hanks as the last man on earth, who builds a robot to protect his dog from coming to harm. BIOS seems to be as much a story of self-discovery and reflection as it is science fiction, so there's no doubt that fans can expect anemotional performance from Tom Hanks, who will also be joined by Laura Harrier and Samira Wiley.

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With the exception of theinfinitely-ridiculed Green Lanternfilm, Ryan Reynolds seems to be a man who can do no wrong when it comes to movies, andFree Guyis shaping up to be another example of his onscreen magic. The film sees Reynolds star as a video game NPC (non-playable character) whose world is turned upside down when he realizes that he is, in fact, part of a video game. Given just how much humor is crammed into the first trailer,Free Guylooks like it will be just as much comedy as it is science-fiction, which will provide a welcome escape for film fanatics looking to sit back and enjoy a genre film that doesn't take itself too seriously. With a cast rounded out by Channing Tatum, Jodie Comer, Joe Keery, andTaika Waititi,Free Guyis an unorthodox (but still highly-anticipated) 2020 sci-fi entry.

Starring Vin Diesel,Bloodshotdeveloped a strong following from the moment it was announced, thanks to its source material being awell-loved series from Valiant comics. The film follows Ray Garrison (Diesel), a man brought back to life and given super-strength and healing thanks to futuristic technology after he and his wife were killed. Like many of the films on this list,Bloodshothas had somewhat of a troubling production history andwas recently pushed backfrom its original release date. However, it's still on track for a 2020 opening, and with a supporting cast that includes Eiza Gonzlez andGuy Pearce, it could prove to be a lot of fun.

Following the trend of rebooting old Hollywood classics, the Blumhouse sci-fi/thrillerThe Invisible Manalso promises to be an exciting new take on a well-known story. Loosely based on both the original novel by H.G. Wells and the 1933 film,The Invisible Manwas originally meant to be a part of theill-fated Universal Dark Universebut switched hands to Blumhouse afterThe Mummyflopped. This seems to have been for the better, however, because if the first trailer is anything to go by,The Invisible Mancould be another smash hit for the horror studio. Starring Elizabeth Moss as well as Oliver Jackson-Cohen in the title role,The Invisible Manwill certainly be a film to keep an eye on in 2020.

A follow-up to bothKong: Skull Islandand the twoGodzillafilms,Godzilla vs. Kongwill be the fourth movie set in the Warner Bros. MonsterVerse, an expanding cinematic universe featuring classic giant monsters. As the title implies,Godzilla vs. Kongwill finally see the two titans do battle on the big screen after having their own (separate) solo flicks. Although the franchise's films have received mixed reviews up until this point, the idea of seeing two iconic characters go up against each other for the first time on the big screen since 1962. The film will feature franchise returnees such asMillie Bobby Brownand Kyle Chandler, in addition to new faces like Eiza Gonzlez,Alexander Skarsgrd, and Brian Tree Henry.

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With ajaw-dropping first trailer,Tenethas already made waves far before its release date, making it one of 2020's must-see films. The most recent entry byauteur director Christopher Nolansince 2017'sDunkirk,Tenet's plot is shrouded in mystery.The only details thus far are that it follows a secret agent (John David Washington) as he attempts to use time travel to prevent World War Three. In addition to Washington, the film is also set to star Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Michael Caine, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, among others.

Given that its source material is one of the most iconic sci-fi novels of all time, it should come as no surprise to anyone that Dennis Villeneuve's remake of the 1984David Lynchfilm of the same name tops this list.Dunefollows the story ofPaul Atreides, the son of a noble family as he tries to avenge his father's death while saving a spice planet that he is entrusted to protect. Though the film has had a tumultuous production history, its legendary source material and impressive cast land it in the top spot of thislist. Starring Timothe Chalamet, Zendaya,Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, and Rebecca Ferguson (just to name a few),Dunepromises to be asci-fi tale of epic proportions.

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Lauren Coates is a features writer for Screen Rant with a special interest in Star Trek, and has been writing for Screen Rant since 2019. In addition to Screen Rant, she has written for The Mary Sue and the official Star Trek website, and also writes film & tv reviews for Culturess.Lauren is currently a student at DePaul University, majoring in Film & Television and minoring in Journalism. At DePaul, she is also a contributing writer for the student-run newspaper, The DePaulia. In addition to writing, Lauren is passionate about Disney World, junk food, musical theatre. You can find Lauren on Twitter and Instagram under @laurenjcoates

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