July 2026

The 2026 Blockbuster Issue

The Inverse Interview

Rebecca Romijn Is Number One

By Lyvie Scott

The Blockbuster Issue

In a chaotic world, Blockbusters are wonderfully uncomplicated: All you need is great writing, lovable characters, and stories that speak to many.

Ok, you also need money, innovative movie-making techniques, and great actors like, say, Rebecca Romijn, who can grab everyone's attention and hold it. But when it works, well, that's what we live for. Let’s hear it for the Blockbuster!

Spidey Sense

The Spider-Men That Time Forgot

What does it take to be Spider-Man? We caught up with the web-crawlers who slipped through the cracks to find out.

Look Up

Why Superhero Capes Define DC — But Not Marvel

Not all costumed heroes wear capes.

Lost Classics

How Roger Corman’s Zany B-Movies Invented The Modern Blockbuster

From ‘50s monster movies through ‘90s superhero fare, B-movie king Roger Corman was the invisible force behind the creation of the blockbuster.

Force Rant

Hear Me Out: The First Blockbuster Is 'Star Wars,' Not 'Jaws'

Let's settle this.

Exclusive

How Destin Daniel Cretton Brought Spider-Man Back To Earth

From VFX to costume design, reflective moments to swinging solo, director Destin Daniel Cretton made Peter Parker feel real again in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Review

In 'Strange New Worlds' Season 4, Star Trek Takes A Victory Lap

Review

'The Odyssey' Is A Majestic, Haunting Epic Like No Other

Review

'Silo' Season 3 Is A Masterclass In Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi

Review

'Supergirl' Shoots For The Stars, And Lands In The Middle

Review

'Disclosure Day' Wants You To Believe

Review

'Masters Of The Universe' Achieves The Impossible

Review

'House Of The Dragon' Reclaims The Magic, Fire, And Blood Of Its First Season

Review

'The Immortal Man' Is The Swan Song 'Peaky Blinders' Deserves

Review

'For All Mankind' Season 5 Proves It's One Of The Bravest Sci-Fi Shows Of All Time

News

'Robocop' Is Getting Rebooted Again

By Dais Johnston

Uphold the streaming rights.

Exclusive

How Destin Daniel Cretton Brought Spider-Man Back To Earth

By Hoai-Tran Bui

From VFX to costume design, reflective moments to swinging solo, director Destin Daniel Cretton made Peter Parker feel real again in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Spidey Sense

The Spider-Men That Time Forgot

By Dais Johnston

What does it take to be Spider-Man? We caught up with the web-crawlers who slipped through the cracks to find out.

Look Up

Why Superhero Capes Define DC — But Not Marvel

By Ryan Britt

Not all costumed heroes wear capes.

Force Rant

Hear Me Out: The First Blockbuster Is 'Star Wars,' Not 'Jaws'

By Ryan Britt

Let's settle this.

The Inverse Interview

Rebecca Romijn Is Number One

By Lyvie Scott

After years of disappearing into iconic sci-fi roles, the unsung heroine of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Avengers: Doomsday claims the spotlight.

Review

In 'Strange New Worlds' Season 4, Star Trek Takes A Victory Lap

By Ryan Britt

With its fourth season, and last regular season before the finale next year, Strange New Worlds is happy to celebrate the best of Trek.

Rewind

'Captain America: The First Avenger' Belongs To A Bygone MCU

By Lyvie Scott

A man — and a movie — out of time.

Exclusive

How 'Loki' Inspired Tom Hiddleston’s Ambitious New Pompeii Docuseries

By Hoai-Tran Bui

National Geographic’s Pompeii: Out of Time has been over 5 years in the making.

Rewind

'Star Trek Beyond' Is the Most Fun 'Trek' Movie. But Not For The Reason You Think.

By James Grebey

A decade later, this voyage feels bolder and braver than ever.