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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

'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

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’

Spoilers

Why You Should Watch One 2019 'For All Mankind' Episode, Right After The Latest 'Star City'

By Ryan Britt

Let's talk about world-altering meet-cutes.

Rewind

How A Stop-Motion Animation Genius Pioneered The Flying Saucer Movie

By Jon O'Brien

The 1956 cult classic was the blueprint for UFO movies going forward.

Inverse Recommends

After A Whole Year Off Streaming, 'Doctor Who' Finally Has A Home Again

By Ryan Britt

Doctor Who has returned, the long way round.

Spoilers

The Ending of 'Disclosure Day' Has a Message for Humanity

By Katie Rife

What lies ahead now that the truth has been revealed?

Rewind

'Star Trek V' Is Great Because It’s A Captain Kirk Movie

By Ryan Britt

I couldn’t help but notice your pain!

Best Future Streaming Service, Question?

'Project Hail Mary' Is Finally Coming To Streaming — But Not The Way You Think

By Ryan Britt

Amaze!

Rewind

I Watched ‘Close Encounters’ 48 Years Later, And It’s A Giant Mess

By Ryan Britt

'Close' but no encounter.

Rewind

'Doctor Who’s Best Cosmic Horror Episode Is More Than “'Event Horizon' For Kids”

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Yes, we’re making that comparison.

Rewind

'Super 8' Was The Moment J.J. Abrams Went Full Spielberg. Did It Work?

By James Grebey

J.J. Abrams' Super 8, which turns 15 the week of Disclosure Day's release, captures only part of producer Steven Spielberg's magic.

Entertainment News

'Portal' Could Get The 'Backrooms' Treatment

By Chrishaun Baker

Hopefully, this cake isn't... well, you know.