Sci-Fi Movies You Can See in Theaters This Week

So if you’re thinking of heading to the movies this week and want something in the sci-fi lane, there are a couple of films actually playing right now that are worth checking out. It’s not a huge lineup, but what’s there is interesting enough to pull you away from scrolling for a couple of hours.

First up is *Iron Lung*, a sci-fi horror story written, directed, and starring YouTuber Mark Fischbach, aka Markiplier. It started its limited run at the end of January and is still in theaters this week. The plot drops you into a bleak, post-apocalyptic world where a lone character pilots a deep-sea submarine through a desolate, suffocating environment. It leans heavily into speculative horror, so don’t expect sunshine and rainbows here.

Then there’s *Anomie: The Equation Of Death*, which hit cinemas on February 6. Think futuristic noir with a psychological thriller twist. It isn’t exactly a blockbuster, but it mixes in enough sci-fi elements to make it feel fresh and different from the usual mainstream releases. If you’re looking for something that’s not just big explosions and CGI, this one fits the bill.

You’ll also find a few other films playing alongside these that aren’t pure sci-fi but dip their toes into adjacent territory: horror, thriller, or other speculative storytelling. They’re not hard sci-fi, but they bring some imaginative energy, and it’s nice to see a little variety on the screens this week.

So if you’re heading out to a theater in the next few days and want a science fiction vibe, *Iron Lung* and *Anomie: The Equation Of Death* are the ones you can actually catch. The list isn’t long, but at least these are real, playing now, and you can look up local showtimes if you want to make a night of it.