Sci-fi on Netflix: what is worth streaming right now

193 sci-fi titles on Netflix at our last check, ranked by quality and fame, each with scare, gore and violence tags.

1. 1Stranger Things (2016) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A small town grapples with a chilling supernatural mystery, secret experiments, and a peculiar young girl.Netflix79
2. 2Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PGA Brooklyn teenager gains spider-powers and teams up with interdimensional heroes to save all realities.Netflix87
3. 3Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-Y7A young boy reawakens to embark on an epic, heartwarming, and whimsical quest to bring peace.Netflix · Paramount+
4. 4Lucifer (2016) · seriesLight gore · brisk · TV-14The Lord of Hell brings his darkly comic whimsy to Los Angeles crime fighting, with brisk, witty results.Netflix
5. 5Arcane (2021) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Twin cities clash as two sisters lead opposing sides in a gritty, suspenseful war of magic and conviction.Netflix
6. 6The Umbrella Academy (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MASuperpowered siblings with a knack for witty banter face a surreal, briskly-paced adventure to save the world.Netflix
7. 7Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA relentless, gritty quest for vengeance unfolds as a brother fights to save his demon-cursed sister.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
8. 8My Hero Academia (2016) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A normal student gains a superpower, joining a hero academy in an uplifting, brisk, and epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
9. 9Alien (1979)Terrifying · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA commercial spaceship crew answers a distress signal, unleashing a chilling, gritty, and atmospheric nightmare.Netflix
10. 10Death Note (2006) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14A brilliant student uses a supernatural notebook to purge evil, leading to a gritty, darkly-comic game of cat and mouse.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
11. 11JUJUTSU KAISEN (2020) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA high schooler battles monstrous curses and dark forces, facing relentless, gritty action and suspense.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
12. 12Wednesday (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · measured · TV-14A deadpan teen unravels twisted mysteries and navigates peculiar friendships at a whimsical, darkly comedic academy.Netflix
13. 13Dark (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA missing child unravels a bleak, surreal mystery spanning generations, forcing families to confront their intertwined, gritty past.Netflix
14. 14The Walking Dead (2010) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA sheriff awakens to a bleak, zombie-filled world, fighting to find family among desperate survivors.Netflix · Pluto TV
15. 15Naruto (2002) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-PGAn earnest young ninja pursues his epic dream of leadership, facing measured challenges with wholesome humor.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
16. 16Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Two brothers risk everything to restore their bodies, battling corrupt forces in a brisk, epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
17. 17The Seven Deadly Sins (2014) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14Evil knights, once vanquished, return to face tyrannical Holy Knights in an epic, brisk fantasy adventure.Netflix
18. 18Hunter x Hunter (2011) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A determined young boy embarks on an epic, brisk adventure to find his father and become a legendary Hunter.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
19. 19Black Mirror (2011) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAEach standalone story explores the chilling, darkly comedic consequences of technology on human society.Netflix
20. 20Teen Wolf (2011) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA high schooler balances new werewolf powers with teenage drama, all while navigating broad comedy and brisk, campy fantasy.Netflix · Prime Video · MGM+
21. 21One-Punch Man (2015) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGAn invincible hero finds boredom in his strength as absurd villains fall with a single punch.Netflix · Hulu
22. 22Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Humanity's last stand against apocalyptic Angels unfolds with intimate, surreal dread and measured, bleak suspense.Netflix · Criterion
23. 23InuYasha (2000) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14An epic adventure unfolds as a modern girl is transported to feudal Japan, battling demons and discovering romance.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
24. 24Aliens (1986)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA space marine faces an alien horde in a relentless, gritty fight for survival.Netflix
25. 25All of Us Are Dead (2022) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MATrapped high school students navigate a relentless zombie outbreak with gritty, high-octane action and bleak suspense.Netflix
26. 26Legacies (2018) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Young witches, vampires, and werewolves navigate impulses and destiny at a supernatural boarding school.Netflix
27. 27Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An elven mage confronts humanity's fleeting existence while fulfilling old promises in a melancholic journey.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
28. 28JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA multi-generational family battles surreal forces of evil with brisk, campy, and absurdist action.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
29. 29Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA reckless street kid navigates a corrupt, cybernetically enhanced dystopia, becoming a mercenary outlaw in a darkly comic, relentless ride.Netflix
30. 30Dr. STONE (2019) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14Humanity rebuilds with wholesome humor and earnest scientific discovery in a whimsically measured adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
31. 31Love, Death & Robots (2019) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MABrutal animated tales unfold with dark humor and surreal visions, each a brisk, gritty surprise.Netflix
32. 32Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A half-witch teenager balances mortal high school and dark magic, navigating a world of chilling, whimsical, and darkly-comic suspense.Netflix
33. 33The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A betrayed hero, tasked with defending a world, navigates gritty, suspenseful adventures with measured determination.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
34. 34Record of Ragnarok (2021) · seriesLight gore · brutal violence · relentless · TV-MAGods and mortals clash in relentless, high-octane battles that are both epic and campy.Netflix
35. 35Halo (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Humanity battles an alien threat in the 26th century, weaving gritty personal stories with epic action and adventure.Netflix · Paramount+
36. 36Kamisama Kiss (2012) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA high school girl becomes a whimsical land god, navigating new powers and a reluctant fox demon familiar.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
37. 37Mob Psycho 100 (2016) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A powerful psychic boy navigates a whimsical world of spirits and espers, seeking a normal life.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
38. 38Outlander (2014) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA 1940s nurse is swept to 1743 Scotland, igniting a passionate, dangerous romance across centuries.Netflix · Starz · The Roku Channel
39. 39The Witcher (2019) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA monster-hunter for hire finds his destiny in a turbulent, gritty world where humans are the true beasts.Netflix
40. 40The Flash (2014) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A CSI investigator gains super speed, earnestly protecting his city with high-octane, suspenseful heroics.Netflix
41. 41Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia (2016) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · brisk · TV-Y7A teen's discovery of a magical amulet launches a brisk, wholesome adventure to save two worlds.Netflix
42. 42Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · NRA relentless, surreal battle pushes a young pilot's sanity to the brink, deciding humanity's dreamlike fate.Netflix · Criterion
43. 43Alchemy of Souls (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A powerful sorceress helps a man change his destiny, weaving together epic romance and whimsical mystery.Netflix
44. 44Stargate SG-1 (1997) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGAn elite team explores the galaxy through an ancient alien device, defending Earth from suspenseful, pulpy threats.Netflix · Prime Video · MGM+
45. 45Scissor Seven (2018) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGA scissor-wielding hairdresser with amnesia bumbles through absurd, brisk adventures while feuding factions vie for power.Netflix
46. 46Violet Evergarden (2018) · seriesNo gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14A former child soldier learns to process her past by writing letters for others, slowly finding her own humanity.Netflix
47. 47Assassination Classroom (2015) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A class of misfits plots to assassinate their whimsical, tentacled, Mach-20-fast teacher before he destroys Earth.Netflix · Crunchyroll
48. 48Dan Da Dan (2024) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · relentless · TV-MAHigh schoolers gain absurd superpowers and face relentless, darkly comic paranormal threats in a pulpy, campy adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
49. 49The Fifth Element (1997)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A whimsical taxi driver races to save humanity with a mysterious woman, amidst relentless, pulpy, high-octane action.Netflix · AMC+
50. 50Castlevania (2017) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA vampire hunter battles an army of beasts, fighting to save a besieged city from Dracula's wrath.Netflix
51. 51My Holo Love (2020) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measuredA lonely woman finds unexpected love with a humanlike hologram, mirroring his prickly creator in a melancholy romance.Netflix
52. 52Love Alarm (2019) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measuredA melancholy love triangle unfolds as an app reveals who secretly harbors romantic feelings nearby.Netflix
53. 53Overlord (2015) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-MAA powerful skeletal wizard navigates a darkly-comic virtual world where NPCs suddenly feel genuine emotions.Netflix · Crunchyroll
54. 54The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A gritty, brisk adventure unfolds as reluctant heroes ignite a tense, epic rebellion against a brutal regime.Netflix
55. 55KENGAN ASHURA (2019) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · TV-MAUnderground gladiators settle corporate scores in brutal, bone-crunching battles, driven by a relentless fighting spirit.Netflix
56. 56Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A high schooler balances everyday life and superheroics with witty charm and brisk, wholesome adventure.Netflix · Disney+
57. 57Sweet Home (2020) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MASurvivors battle relentless monster attacks as humanity's bleak struggle for survival unfolds with gritty suspense.Netflix
58. 58Henry Danger (2014) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7A 13-year-old balances middle school and superhero sidekick duties, leading to brisk, wholesome, and campy adventures.Netflix · Paramount+ · Hoopla
59. 59Hotel Del Luna (2019) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An elite hotelier navigates a whimsical, melancholy world of dead souls and a centuries-old owner.Netflix
60. 60ONE PIECE (2023) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A whimsical pirate captain and his crew embark on an epic, briskly paced adventure for treasure.Netflix
61. 61The Hunger Games (2012)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A bleak, dystopian world forces young tributes into a brutal, televised fight for survival and defiance.Netflix
62. 62Pokémon (1997) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7Ash and Pikachu journey through vibrant regions, making friends and facing challenges in a whimsical, feel-good quest.Netflix · Disney+ · Tubi
63. 63The Midnight Gospel (2020) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-MAA space caster explores trippy animated worlds, engaging in cerebral, absurdist conversations about existence.Netflix
64. 64Mr. Queen (2020) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14A modern chef's soul in a Joseon queen's body creates whimsical, absurd, and briskly paced royal chaos.Netflix
65. 65I Am Not Okay with This (2020) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA moody teenager grapples with high school, family, and unrequited love while developing unpredictable superpowers.Netflix
66. 66Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-Y7Scooby and the gang unravel small-town mysteries, uncovering secrets that threaten Crystal Cove's whimsical, cozy facade.Netflix
67. 67Julie and the Phantoms (2020) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-GA high schooler helps three charming ghost musicians find their harmony, creating a whimsical and uplifting journey.Netflix
68. 68Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7Four ninja turtles emerge from the sewers, battling new enemies with brisk, broad, and wholesome humor.Netflix · Paramount+
69. 69The King: Eternal Monarch (2020) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measuredA Korean emperor and a detective navigate parallel worlds, battling demons in an epic, dreamlike romance.Netflix
70. 70MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES (2023) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A magically inept young man with bulging muscles navigates a world of magic with absurd, briskly-paced action.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
71. 71The Sandman (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAThe King of Dreams journeys across surreal, atmospheric worlds to reclaim what was stolen and restore his epic power.Netflix
72. 72A Quiet Place Part II (2021)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13The fight for survival against sound-hunting creatures becomes a gritty, relentless gauntlet in the outside world.Netflix · Paramount+
73. 73My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-YUnicorns and their pals journey through an enchanted land, learning wholesome lessons in a cozy, measured pace.Netflix · Prime Video · Hoopla
74. 74Sonic Prime (2022) · seriesNo gore · relentless · TV-Y7A relentless, whimsical adventure shatters the universe as Sonic races through parallel dimensions to save his friends.Netflix · Hoopla
75. 75The Dragon Prince (2018) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-PGAn elf and two human princes embark on a whimsical, heartwarming quest to unite their warring kingdoms.Netflix
76. 76Upgrade (2018)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA paralyzed man's AI implant grants superhuman abilities for relentless, gritty revenge in a pulpy, high-octane thriller.Netflix
77. 77Fate: The Winx Saga (2021) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-MAFive fairies at a magical boarding school navigate rivalries and love while mastering powers and fighting monsters.Netflix
78. 78Charlotte (2015) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A gifted student's casual deceit turns earnest as he encounters others with powers and a mysterious girl.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
79. 79Dragon Ball DAIMA (2024) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14Miniature heroes journey through the Demon Realm, battling foes with brisk action and broad comedic antics.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
80. 80Gurren Lagann (2007) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A young laborer escapes to a violent world of robot battles, finding high-octane adventure and uplifting, campy fun.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
81. 81Godzilla Minus One (2023)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13Post-war survivors face relentless devastation as a monstrous horror forces them to unite and fight for their lives.Netflix
82. 8211.22.63 (2016) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAAn earnest English teacher travels back in time, finding romance and melancholy while changing history.Netflix
83. 83Warrior Nun (2020) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAAn orphaned teen with superpowers joins a secret sect of demon-hunting nuns in a brisk, gritty, and epic adventure.Netflix
84. 84The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (2023) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAWashing ashore in France, a lone survivor navigates a bleak, walker-infested landscape protecting a messianic boy.Netflix · AMC+ · Hoopla
85. 85Hell's Paradise (2023) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Condemned ninja assassins race to a mysterious island for immortality, facing gritty, suspenseful dangers at a brisk pace.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
86. 86Sailor Moon Crystal (2014) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-14A magical girl embraces her destiny, fighting for justice with whimsical powers and an uplifting spirit.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
87. 87Sense8 (2015) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAEight strangers across the globe become intimately linked, sharing senses and secrets while facing mysterious danger.Netflix
88. 88Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (2012) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7Animated ninja heroes use elemental powers and wholesome humor to save their world from constant threats.Netflix · Peacock · Hoopla
89. 89Happiness (2021) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A deadly virus seals off an apartment building, forcing residents to confront class conflict and mounting dread.Netflix
90. 90Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · TV-PGA young Avatar masters four elemental powers to save a world at war from a ruthless enemy.Netflix
91. 91Altered Carbon (2018) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA prisoner awakens in a new body, solving a mind-bending murder for freedom in a gritty, brisk world.Netflix
92. 92Baki Hanma (2021) · seriesLight gore · brutal violence · relentless · TV-MAA young fighter enters a brutal prison to challenge an infamous inmate, fueling an epic, high-octane battle.Netflix
93. 93Don't Look Up (2021)No gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · RWitty scientists try to warn a distracted world about impending doom, but the bleak comedy just keeps coming.Netflix
94. 94Sweet Tooth (2021) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A lovable hybrid boy and his gruff protector journey across a post-apocalyptic world, searching for a new beginning.Netflix
95. 95Shadow and Bone (2021) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A soldier with a unique power battles dangerous forces in a world divided by perpetual darkness.Netflix
96. 96Goosebumps (1995) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-GWholesome, darkly comic tales unfold as kids confront campy, spooky situations and mysterious, fantastical fears.Netflix · Paramount+ · The Roku Channel
97. 97Locke & Key (2020) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Three siblings unlock magical powers and family secrets within an ancestral home, leading to whimsical and suspenseful discoveries.Netflix
98. 98Okja (2017)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A young girl's earnest fight to save her whimsical, massive best friend becomes a suspenseful, dark satire.Netflix
99. 99The Thundermans (2013) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-GA superpowered family navigates suburban life with broad humor and whimsical, brisk adventures.Netflix · Paramount+
100. 100Supergirl (2015) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14An earnest hero embraces her alien powers, navigating a measured journey of uplifting, feel-good adventure.Netflix

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