What Are the Best Sci-Fi Movies of All Time?
Our 25 best sci-fi movies, from The Day the Earth Stood Still and 2001 to Arrival and Dune, chosen using the National Film Registry and Best Picture honors.
Every Saga.
The Right Order.
Release order and story order for the biggest franchises, best-of movie lists, and the real history behind the movies.
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What Are the Best Horror Movies of All Time?
Our 25 best horror movies of all time, from Dracula and Psycho to Get Out and The Substance, chosen using the National Film Registry and Best Picture honors.
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Our 25 best Christmas movies, from It's a Wonderful Life to The Holdovers, in four groups: classics, family films, comedies and romances, and alternative picks.
Where to Stream
All Plans| Service | Plan | Monthly price | Ads | Max quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulu | Hulu (With Ads) | $12.49 | With ads | 4K |
| Hulu Premium (No Ads) | $21.49 | No ads | 4K | |
| HBO Max | Basic with Ads | $10.99 | With ads | 1080p |
| Standard | $18.49 | No ads | 1080p | |
| Premium | $22.99 | No ads | 4K | |
| Paramount+ | Essential | $8.99 | With ads | — |
| Premium | $13.99 | No ads | — | |
| Prime Video | Prime Video membership (standalone) | $8.99 | With ads | — |
| Prime Video Ultra add-on | $4.99 | No ads | 4K |
Prices checked: November 2026. Monthly US prices before tax, from each service's official page.
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