Ryan Britt

Ryan Britt is an editor and writer for Inverse. He covers TV, film, and books, with emphases on science fiction, Star Trek, Dune, Star Wars, Sherlock Holmes, James Bond, Doctor Who, comics, ‘80s pop culture, ‘90s music, kids’ media, and more. Formerly, he was the entertainment editor for Fatherly.

He is also the author of three non-fiction books: "Luke Skywalker Can’t Read" (2015), “Phasers On Stun!”(2022), and the Dune history book “The Spice Must Flow” (2023); all from Plume/Dutton Books (Penguin Random House.) His other writing has been published with the New York Times, Esquire, Den of Geek, SyFy Wire, VICE, StarTrek.com and elsewhere.

Ryan is represented by the Fischer-Harbage Literary Agency and lives in Portland, Maine with his wife and daughter.

Requiem for a Predator

Could the Secret 'Predator' Movie Reboot a Classic Sci-Fi Mashup?

Are we headed for a new grudge match?

By Ryan Britt
Parallel Worlds

Star Trek Just Revealed a Possible Fix to an Eternal Canon Problem

Could we really tell if we were seeing an alternate timeline? Are you sure?

By Ryan Britt
Deep Space Flashback

Star Trek Just Gave a Rare Glimpse Into One of Its Worst Wars

What happened before 'The Next Generation?'

By Ryan Britt
Review

'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Makes Its Victory Lap

The five-year mission of the USS Cerritos may be over. But the last episodes of Lower Decks are just here to have fun.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

The First James Bond Was American and on TV

The first onscreen Bond still remains very undercover.

By Ryan Britt
The Inverse Interview

Star Trek’s Scrappiest Crew Isn’t Ready To Say Goodbye

For the cast of Lower Decks, life comes at you at warp speed.

By Ryan Britt
Work Besties

'Severance' Season 2 Trailer Just Revealed Its Latest Big Twist

It’s a whole new set of coworkers at Lumon.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

The Unexpected Journey of 'Fellowship of the Ring'

The long-expected party wasn't actually expected at all.

By Ryan Britt
Return This Videotape

We Don’t Need An 'American Psycho' Remake

Let’s just say this remake sounds a little... nuts.

By Ryan Britt
Today's Enterprise

Star Trek Just Proved 'Section 31' Really Does Care About Canon

Rachel Garrett’s phaser is set to continuity.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

15 Years Ago, Borderlands Nearly Shipped With a Fatal Flaw

Planet Pandora changed everything. No, the other one.

By Ryan Britt
New York Comic-Con

The Next Star Trek Movie Finally Has a Release Date

But maybe not the one you were expecting.

By Ryan Britt
New York Comic-Con

New 'Strange New Worlds' Clip Reveals What Happens After Its Season 2 Cliffhanger

Set phasers to mild spoilers.

By Ryan Britt
The Spice

'Dune 3’s Release Date May Be Sooner Than You Think

Denis Villeneuve is definitely (maybe?) heading back to Arrakis.

By Ryan Britt
The Dark Side

Star Wars Canon Just Revealed a Crucial Part of Palpatine's Secret Back-Up Plan

The Sith Eternal takes its branding seriously.

By Ryan Britt
Nobody Can Hear You Gorge

The Tantalizing First Look at Apple TV’s 'The Gorge' Borrows a Trick From 'Alien'

This new film is smartly keeping at least one big detail a secret.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

The Best Sci-Fi Show of the 21st Century Started With a Bang

Watch the clock.

By Ryan Britt
News Bites

Krypto’s Debut in James Gunn’s 'Superman' is an Awesome Historic First

Who is Kal-El's best friend?

By Ryan Britt
Books

Star Wars Finally Gave Mace Windu the Adventure He Deserves

Settle your debts.

By Ryan Britt
Shaken and Stirred

Gaps Between James Bond Movies Are Good, Actually

This might not have been the plan, but this pattern always works out for the best.

By Ryan Britt