Nearly three decades after the Lost in Space movie brought the Robinson family’s cosmic misadventures to the big screen, viewers are still drawn to its mix of sci-fi thrills and family drama. The film’s blend of futuristic gadgets, alien encounters, and high-stakes adventure left a lasting impression, making it a memorable entry in space cinema.

As 2026 approaches, curiosity is growing about how audiences can revisit this cinematic journey, with its Netflix availability at the heart of many queries.

Lost in Space will unfortunately not be available to watch on Netflix. However, viewers will soon be able to stream it on Plex, where it is scheduled to arrive on January 1, 2026. The platform’s addition of the film has especially excited those who enjoy exploring movies and shows on non-mainstream services.

Released in April 1998, Lost in Space, for those who have not watched it, is set in the year 2058 as Earth faces environmental collapse. The Robinson family is selected to travel aboard the spacecraft Jupiter 2 to Alpha Prime, a planet intended to support human colonisation. Their mission is sabotaged by Dr. Zachary Smith, sending the ship off course into deep space.

Directed by Stephen Hopkins, the film stars William Hurt, Mimi Rogers, Heather Graham, Lacey Chabert, Jack Johnson, Matt LeBlanc, and Gary Oldman. Notably, Plex will not be the only home of Lost in Space in the new year.

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The movie remains available to rent and purchase on multiple platforms even now, making it an easy pick for those planning a New Year’s Eve indoors.

The Lost in Space movie is currently available to rent or buy on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Fandango at Home. Amazon Prime Video offers the film at $3.79 for rent and $10.49 for purchase. Apple TV lists it for rent at $3.99 and for purchase at $9.99. Fandango at Home carries the movie at the same rental and purchase prices as Apple TV.

Whether revisiting it for nostalgia or discovering it for the first time, Lost in Space continues to hold appeal as a glossy 1990s sci-fi spectacle. With Plex adding it to its catalogue in 2026 and rental and purchase options already available, viewers have no shortage of ways to watch. Alternatively, while Netflix may not currently house this particular title, its science-fiction vault is far from empty, offering plenty of other options to its users.

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Will you be sticking to what is on Netflix or exploring Lost in Space elsewhere? Let us know in the comments.