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

Star Trek Just Murdered The Dinosaurs, But What’s The Real Science?

The Sounds of Scary

How Horror Movies Like 'undertone' Use Sonic Science To Scare The Hell Out Of Us

Reel Science

'Hoppers' Gets One Thing Very Right About The Science of Beavers

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

TV

'Silo' Season 3 Finally Reveals The End Of The World

By Dais Johnston

It’s the end of the world as we know it, and it doesn’t look fine.

Boldly Go

Dr. Boyce? Brian Markinson Explains How He Rebooted A Foundational 'Star Trek' Doctor

By Ryan Britt

Dr. Boyce is back. And this time he’s not drinking martinis. Yet.

Entertainment News

Will The 'Alien' Prequel "Trilogy" Actually Get A Conclusion?

By Chrishaun Baker

Get ready to be reacquainted with everyone's favorite narcissistic android.

Review

'Colony' Resurrects Some of Zombie Cinema’s Greatest Hits

By Katie Rife

Zombies? In a shopping mall? Groundbreaking.

Star Wars

13 Years Ago, Tim Curry Was Quietly A Star Wars Secret Weapon

By Dais Johnston

“There is no mercy.”

Trailers

'Stranger Things' Spinoff Trailer Solves A Huge Timeline Problem

By Dais Johnston

The franchise’s animated series is already back for Season 2.

Review

'The Dog Stars' Is Yet Another Mournful, Masculine Post-Apocalyptic Thriller

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Jacob Elordi brings a soulfulness to Ridley Scott’s somewhat standard post-apocalyptic drama.

Cheat Sheet

The New Face Of 'RoboCop' Is A Beloved, Established Star

By Lyvie Scott

With a new RoboCop comes a new take on this story.

News

The Wild Sci-Fi Movie 'Hope' Is Getting Released In A Ridiculous Format

By Dais Johnston

What does running from a monster feel like?

Blu-rays

Steven Spielberg’s Wild New Sci-Fi Movie Just Got A Huge Upgrade

By Mark Hill

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