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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read More
  • Paul Maud'Dib standing with glowing blue eyes in Dune (1984)

    10 Sci-Fi Movies That Make Absolutely No Sense

    Science fiction films may provide thrills and cutting edge special effects, but they don't always bring the logic along with them. And you know what? That's OK.

    By Gabran Gray Read More
  • Rotta reaching out while being held by Ahsoka Tano in

    Rotta The Hutt: 8 Things You Need To Know About The Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu Villain

    The origins of "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" villain Rotta the Hutt go back deep into the history of the entire franchise.

    By Lisa Laman Read More
  • Capt. Steven Hiller and Capt. Jimmy Wilder paying attention in

    5 Best Sci-Fi War Movies, Ranked

    The sci-fi genre has been home to some incredible movies about war -- usually with invaders from space -- and these five are the cream of the crop.

    By Gabran Gray Read More
  • Jonathan Glazer poses with an Oscar

    All 4 Jonathan Glazer Movies Ranked

    Jonathan Glazer is one of the most important filmmakers of the 21st century, even if he's only made four movies. Here they are, ranked.

    By Zach Laws Read More
  • Goldface (Damion Poitier) wearing a gold necklace in The Flash

    Marvel's First Thanos Actor Played A DC Comics Villain On The Flash

    Before Josh Brolin, another actor portrayed Thanos, a performer who also got to play a pretty fun DC villain on The Flash.

    By Sergio Pereira Read More
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