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

Exclusive

Is Scotty Star Trek's Most Normal Character?

By Ryan Britt

Martin Quinn reflects on the Final Frontier's working-class hero.

Spoilers

Vitamin D+? 'Silo's Memory Eraser, Explained

By Dais Johnston

Let us refresh your memory.

Theory

Black Panther 3's Timeline Trouble Could Be Fixed By One Controversial Storyline

By Chrishaun Baker

Turns out a trip through a wormhole might be all that's needed for Toussaint to come of age.

Rewind

Does 'Heavy Metal' Hold Up?

By Ryan Britt

Let’s talk about why this movie exists at all.

Review

'The Last House' Goes In The Last Direction You Would Expect

By Hoai-Tran Bui

A Stephen King-inspired thriller takes a turn for B-movie schlock.

MCU

Has Marvel’s X-Men Reboot Finally Found Its Cyclops?

By Lyvie Scott

The mutant team just got a new leader.

The Inverse Interview

Liza Colón-Zayas Is Dialed In

By Hoai-Tran Bui

The Bear and Spider-Man: Brand New Day actress talks about playing Spidey’s police ally and how locked down those scripts really are.

Theory

Did Spider-Man Just Create A Tool Of Mutant Oppression?

By Chrishaun Baker

Peter Parker might have accidentally created the perfect conditions for the wide-scale oppression of mutantkind.

Rewind

'The Suicide Squad' Saved The DCEU, But Cursed The Reboot To Come

By Lyvie Scott

James Gunn’s love of misfits and forgotten heroes was good and bad for the DCU.

Spoilers

'Strange New Worlds' Just Gave Us Star Trek's Version Of 'The Hangover'

By Ryan Britt

So, Kirk lives rent-free in Spock’s head.