A range of notable science fiction films and series are currently available for viewers seeking diverse explorations of space, technology, and human resilience.

Among recent releases, “Project Hail Mary” stands out as a box office success. Starring Ryan Gosling, the film follows a middle-school science teacher who embarks on a solo mission to save the dying sun, aided unexpectedly by an alien encounter. The movie is available on demand for $20.

Classics continue to captivate audiences, with Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 film “2001: A Space Odyssey” remaining a benchmark in space cinema. The story centers on a crew investigating a mysterious deep-space signal, only to face danger when their spaceship's intelligent computer malfunctions.

Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar” also receives mention for its gripping portrayal of a team searching for habitable planets as Earth’s environment collapses. The film features performances by Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Chastain, and Anne Hathaway and bears thematic similarities to Kubrick’s work.

The 1972 Russian film “Solaris,” directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, offers a psychological, slow-burning narrative. It revolves around a psychologist visiting a space station orbiting a sentient ocean planet, where he is confronted by visions of his deceased lover. This version is noted as superior to the George Clooney remake.

Ridley Scott’s “Alien” is highlighted for its iconic horror elements set in space, depicting a spacecraft crew’s deadly encounter with an extraterrestrial creature. Sigourney Weaver stars in this enduring sci-fi horror classic, available on demand for $4.

From Scandinavia, the 2018 film “Aniara” adapts an epic poem to present a dystopian scenario wherein a shuttle transporting refugees from a devastated Earth is knocked off course, leading to social collapse. This film is accessible for $3 on demand.

On the television front, “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” returns with a second season on Netflix as of May 27. The series follows British teen detective Pippa Fitz-Amobi, portrayed by Emma Myers, who investigates a new mystery involving the disappearance of a key witness from a previous trial. Notably, author Holly Jackson, who wrote the source novels, contributes as an episode writer.

Hulu’s “Deli Boys” season two debuted on May 28, continuing the story of two brothers who unexpectedly become entangled in their deceased father’s criminal enterprise. The season introduces Fred Armisen as a new co-star and features Poorna Jagannathan as a consigliere aiding the leads in managing their illicit activities.

Netflix released a new season of “The Four Seasons” on May 28. The series, centered on longtime friends vacationing together, explores their grief over the death of a key character while introducing new members to the group.

“Miss You, Love You,” airing on HBO and HBO Max on May 29, features Allison Janney in a dramatic role as a widow arranging her late husband's funeral with the help of her estranged son’s assistant, played by Andrew Rannells.

Apple TV+ premieres “Star City” on May 29, a spin-off of the series “For All Mankind.” This drama shifts focus to the Soviet space program following their lunar victory, emphasizing paranoia and espionage within the program. The cast includes Rhys Ifans and Anna Maxwell Martin.

Also debuting on Apple TV+ on May 29 is “Propeller One-Way Night Coach,” a family-friendly film written, directed, and narrated by John Travolta. The story follows a boy whose life changes during a magical cross-country flight with his mother, an aspiring actress.

Additional releases this week include the documentary “The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle,” available May 26 on HBO Max and Investigation Discovery, examining the complicated story of a man with amnesia. PBS’s “Frontline” airs an episode titled “The War Cabinet” on May 26, analyzing key figures in the Trump administration’s military strategies in the ongoing Iran conflict. Lastly, CNN will feature “Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose” on May 30, documenting the former late-night host’s journey toward U.S. citizenship.