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.

Reel Stories

I Projected 'The Odyssey' In 70mm. Here's Why It Proves Movies Are Back

To see Nolan’s latest epic on analog film is to be part of an Odyssey in it of itself.

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

Star Wars Is Reusing Its AI Technology For A Ridiculous Reason

By Dais Johnston

“No, I am not James Earl Jones...”

Entertainment

Cool People Know That Christopher Nolan's Best Movie Came Out 20 Years Ago Today

By James Grebey

The big magic trick of The Prestige is that the magician behind it wasn't as famous yet

Review

'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' Season 2 Finds New Layers of Humanity Beneath Mountains of Tech

By Jeff Ewing

A more ambitious and sprawling season shows the full potential of Cyberpunk.

Treks Not Taken

James McAvoy's Star Trek Series Pitch Sounds Amazing

By Ryan Britt

The Professor X actor was close to playing Jean-Luc Picard in a tantalizing prequel series.

Rewind

50 Years Later, 'God Told Me To' Still Feels Boundary-Pushing

By Dais Johnston

Don’t let it control you.

Treks Past

Star Trek's Most Debauched Episode Was Almost The Pilot

By Ryan Britt

Could “Mudd’s Women” have launched the franchise?

Exclusive

Taika Waititi's Star Wars Movie Is "On Ice" — But There's A Silver Lining

By Dais Johnston

“It’s very iced.”

Cheatsheet

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' — Meet the Full Cast Of Season 2

By Lyvie Scott

Here’s everything we know about the cast (old and new) in Starfleet Academy’s final season.

Rewind

'Smallville' Paved the Way For The Arrowverse, And Our Idea Of Superhero TV

By Justin Hill

Twenty-five years ago we were introduced to Smallville, and our televisions have never been the same.

Trek Memories

Two Star Trek Legends Reveal Their Fears About Joining The Franchise

By Ryan Britt

Imagine there's no Data. Or The Doctor.