Science Fiction

All of Inverse's coverage of the best sci-fi movies and tv shows, from exciting new releases to cult favorites to beloved classics and everything in between.

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Inverse Interview

Villeneuve's 'Dune'

Director Denis Villeneuve reveals the cuts and additions he had to make to the classic

Strange histories

Science and superheroes invented the multiverse by mistake — they’re still fighting over it today

As Doctor Strange and The Flash enter the multiverse, scientists question what it means for the future.

Mind over matter

The oral history of The Lawnmower Man

“That era, in general, was kind of like the wild, wild west of computer animation.”

Reel Science

We’re Still Trying To Make The Mandalorian Jetpack A Reality

Reel Science

Can We Talk To Trees? The Surprising Science Behind Plant “Intelligence”

Reel Science

The Truth About The Pharaoh's Curse And The Mummy's Revenge

Reel Science

'Project Hail Mary’s' Relativity Problem Is More Complicated Than You Think

Reel Science

Millions Of People Suffer From Insomnia. Is It As Bad As Movies Make It Look?

Reel Science

What Sci-Fi Gets So Wrong About Suspended Animation

Feature

It’s Time To Rethink Cozy Games

Reel Science

'Jurassic World Rebirth' Perfectly Delivers One of Science’s Biggest Ethical Dilemmas

Reel Science

The Dumbest Star Wars Trope Is Also Somehow The Most Scientifically Accurate

Reel Science

This “Antiquated” Star Trek Tech Could Actually Be The Future Of Space Travel

Health

New Netflix Thriller ‘Don’t Move’ Makes Drug-Induced Paralysis Look Scary. It's Actually Worse.

Reel Sceicne

Can We Talk to Whales? Star Trek Says Yes. Science Says Maybe

Reel Science

Star Trek's Science Advisor Reveals How Starfleet Quietly Fixed Relativity

No Spin Zone

5 Facts ‘Twisters’ Got Right About Tornadoes

Science

Can You Stop A Tornado? Atmospheric Scientists Reveal the Truth About the Biggest Plot Point in ‘Twisters’

Reel Science

Note To Hollywood: Nobody Faked The Moon Landing

Exclusive

'Repo: The Genetic Opera’s New 4K Theatrical Re-Release Is Just The Beginning

By Dais Johnston

Repo is its own thing, and I think that's the essence of who we are.”

REWIND

15 Years Ago, 'Doctor Who' Perfected A Classic Sci-Fi Trope

By Dais Johnston

The Gangers all here.

Found in Translation

Everyone In The Russian Show 'Star City' Speaks English. Here's Why

By Ryan Britt

Don’t expect Russian accents in Star City.

Trailers

'Sugar' Season 2 Ups The Ante With A Grittier Noir Mystery

By Lyvie Scott

Apple TV’s sci-fi noir pits Colin Farrell’s private eye against an all-powerful threat.

Lost Jedi

Will Cal Kestis Return? “Never Say Never.”

By Lyvie Scott

Multiple Cal Kestis stories are on the way, according to a Disney rep.

Review

'Star City' Is A Moody, Riveting Sci-Fi Thriller With A Deceptively Simple Premise

By Ryan Britt

Although this is technically a For All Mankind spinoff, Star City is very much its own beast.

News

'Doctor Who' 2026 Christmas Special Might Not Happen After All

By Dais Johnston

A decades-old TV tradition will be completely upended in the next year.

Opinion

'The Mandalorian And Grogu' Has One Fatal Flaw Hiding In Plain Sight

By Ryan Britt

The real reason why the movie falters might not be what you think.

Lost Legends

A Brief History Of The Mandalorians

By Dais Johnston

This was the way, once.

The Way

'Mandalorian And Grogu’s Modest Opening Weekend Isn’t As Bad As It Seems

By Lyvie Scott

The first Star Wars film in years makes history for better and worse.