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  • Thrawn on the cover of Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy — Chaos Rising cast in shadow

    Star Wars' Most Underrated Alien Race Is Long Overdue For A Bigger Role

    There are tons of alien species in Star Wars, but one stands among the rest as the most deserving of a bigger role in the franchise.

    By Rick Stevenson 5 hours ago Read More
  • Harley Quinn looking remorseful in

    5 Superhero Movies That Flopped Because Of Bad Release Dates

    Release dates are an important part of any movie's marketing strategy, and these five superhero movies prove that it doesn't always work out well.

    By Lisa Laman 5 hours ago Read More
  • Tomoo and Kana looking to the side in

    5 Best Sci-Fi Movies Of 1992, Ranked

    1992 gave us classics like "Unforgiven" and "Reservoir Dogs," but what about the sci-fi genre? These are the best science fiction movies of 1992.

    By Mike Bedard 7 hours ago Read More
  • Kurt Russell laughing

    In Kurt Russell's Action Career, One Movie Stands Above The Rest

    An actor so born to his vocation, he began working in the movies as a child — Kurt Russell has been active in film and TV since he kicked Elvis' shin onscreen.

    By C.M. Crockford 23 hours ago Read More
  • Luke and Yoda in Empire Strikes Back

    The Unfilmed Luke Training Scene For Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Fixes A Weird Moment

    "Star Wars" fans often wondered how Luke learned to high jump in "Empire Strikes Back." There was an answer, only it was in a scene scripted but not filmed.

    By Matt Storc 1 day ago Read More
  • Harlan Ellison looking shocked

    Why Are There So Few Movie Or TV Adaptations Of Harlan Ellison's Work

    Writer Harlan Ellison was a legend in science fiction circles, and for multiple reasons. One of those reasons is why there's so few adaptations of his work.

    By Pauli Poisuo 1 day ago Read More
  • Grogu frowning and peering over the side of a speeder in The Mandalorian (2019)

    Here's Why Star Wars Shouldn't Reveal Yoda & Grogu's Home World

    At this point in the Star Wars timeline, it doesn't make sense to reveal where Grogu and Yoda actually come from.

    By Rick Stevenson 1 day ago Read More
  • Trinity and Neo standing together in The Matrix

    5 Most Rewatchable '90s Sci-Fi Movies, Ranked

    The 1990s gave us a bunch of great science fiction movies, and some of them are just as (if not even more) watchable in the 2020s.

    By Eric Langberg 2 days ago Read More
  • Neytiri looking confused in Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)

    Why James Cameron's Avatar Franchise Should End With Fire And Ash

    Despite the ambitious plans for the "Avatar" franchise, there are a few reasons why there shouldn't be any new movies after "Avatar: Fire and Ash."

    By Lisa Laman 2 days ago Read More
  • Rick Moranis in Spaceballs

    The Real Reason These Sci-Fi Movies Never Got Sequels

    If you're curious why they weren't produced, here's why these sci-fi films never got properly sequel-ized.

    By Brian Boone 4 days ago Read More
  • C.J. and Sebastian in

    5 Best Time Travel Movies Streaming On Netflix

    We all know the big time travel flicks like "Back to the Future" or "The Terminator," but Netflix has a bunch more just waiting to be discovered.

    By Mike Bedard 4 days ago Read More
  • Patrick Stewart as an older Picard on the bridge

    Star Trek Is Huge, But Viewership Is Not: Here's How The Next Reboot Can Fix That

    If the minds behind "Star Trek" want to attract more viewers, they need to open up to new creative ideas.

    By Lisa Laman 5 days ago Read More
  • Neo and Trinity staring at each other in The Matrix (1999)

    The Three Classic Anime Movies That Inspired The Matrix

    "The Matrix" was like nothing ever seen before. But in truth, the film took inspiration from many sources, including these three iconic anime movies.

    By Pauli Poisuo 6 days ago Read More
  • Ruby Rhod staring into the camera in

    10 Sci-Fi Movies Everyone Needs To Watch At Least Once

    Spanning 1960 to 2026, these sci-fi movies simply can’t be missed — they’ve helped define the genre and demonstrate its true range.

    By Jonathan H. Kantor 6 days ago Read More
  • The Thing looking nervous in a trailer for Avengers: Doomsday (2026)

    Is Dunesday The Next Barbenheimer? 2026's Biggest Box Office Showdown Explained

    On December 18, the world's next big showdown will occur: "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Dune: Part Three "want to share the Barbenheimer magic. Is it possible?

    By Rick Stevenson 6 days ago Read More
  • Captain Kirk wears a yellow Starfleet uniform while seated in a captains chair in

    5 Actors Who Almost Played Star Trek's Kirk Before Chris Pine

    For many, there's only one actor behind Captain Kirk. For others, it's Chris Pine. But when "Star Trek" got its big reboot, there were five other near-Kirks.

    By Rusteen Honardoost 6 days ago Read More
  • Darth Sidious holding light saber looking sideways in

    Star Wars: Every Clue To How Palpatine Returned

    Palpatine's return in "The Rise of Skywalker" could have gone better, but details across the Star Wars saga reveal that his resurrection isn't so far-fetched.

    By Rick Stevenson 6 days ago Read More
  • Devon standing in a Soresu pose, facing Maul in

    The Lightsaber Easter Egg You Missed In Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord

    Lightsaber lore is an arcane corner of the Star Wars universe, but "Maul -- Shadow Lord" unveils strategies with the blade that diehard fans will recognize.

    By Rick Stevenson 7 days ago Read More
  • Roland, Tannis, Tiny Tina, Krieg, and Lilith crouching in Borderlands

    10 Worst Sci-Fi Movies Of The 21st Century, Ranked

    Science fiction is our go-to genre for technological marvels and futuristic flights of fancy. These 10 movies crashed and burned like no other. Let's countdown.

    By Melissa Lemieux 7 days ago Read More
  • Prince Adam glaring in

    Masters Of The Universe Movie: Everything We Know So Far

    "Masters of the Universe" has re-emerged from the shadows of our childhoods, updated and resurfaced for today. Here's everything we know about the new movie.

    By Melissa Lemieux 7 days ago Read More
  • Laserblast

    The Worst Sci-Fi Movies Ever Made

    Whether it's failing to create an interesting world, no characters that viewers wanted to spend time with, or bungling the details, they all came up short.

    By Elle Collins 7 days ago Read More
  • Lee and Arthur sit in court in

    10 Biggest Second Weekends Drops In Box Office History

    Not only did these movies fail to land on their opening weekends, but their second week plunges made the box office history books.

    By Lisa Laman 7 days ago Read More
  • Doc Brown holding a remote with a long antenna next Marty McFly in Back to the Future

    5 Most Rewatchable '80s Sci-Fi Movies, Ranked

    The 1980s were a golden age for sci-fi blockbusters, and a good few have stood the test of time to become rewatchable favorites for audiences of all ages.

    By Eric Langberg 8 days ago Read More
  • C-3PO standing still with wires rigged up to his neck in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

    Star Wars Needs To Address Its Biggest Droid Problem (And It Would Make A Great Story)

    Star Wars addressing its droid problem would right some wrongs in the franchises' universe, while opening up the possibility of many great new stories.

    By Rick Stevenson 8 days ago Read More
  • Markiplier looking scared in Iron Lung

    Markiplier's Iron Lung Proves How To Finally Adapt Harlan Ellison's AI Sci-Fi Classic

    If Harlan Ellison's "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" is adapted in the style of "Iron Lung," it could be successful without breaking the bank.

    By Pauli Poisuo 8 days ago Read More
  • Noriko Oishi looking at Godzilla through a window (2023)

    5 Monster Movies Everyone Needs To Watch At Least Once

    From deep-sea terrors to space-dwelling creatures, there have been some iconic monsters in film. These are the monster movies you need to watch at least once.

    By Sergio Pereira 9 days ago Read More
  • Deckard riding in a futuristic car in

    5 Sci-Fi Movie Flops That Changed The Genre Forever

    These five science fiction movies were box office bombs when they came out, but each has still had an impact on the genre -- good or bad.

    By Kayleigh Hearn 10 days ago Read More
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