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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.”

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

Reel Science

The Aliens from 'A Quiet Place: Day One' Most Closely Resemble This Shocking Animal

What Spider-Man 2 Gets Right (and Wrong) About Bionic Limbs

Reel Science

The Fundamental Aspect of Human Emotion that ‘Inside Out 2’ Gets Completely Wrong

Reel Science

Is A Planet Alive? ‘Scavenger's Reign’ Unearths A Fringe Ecological Theory

Space

'The Acolyte' Got Fire In Space Ridiculously Wrong — In Real Life, Its So Much Weirder

Reel Science

The Greatest Indiana Jones Mystery Skirts Scientific Fact

Retrospective

Roland Emmerich Began His Career By Trying To Be The German Spielberg

By Jon O'Brien

The highest form of flattery.

Spoilers

'Stranger Things' Gave Us Some Answers, But Not Enough

By Dais Johnston

How will it all end?

Review

'Stranger Things' Season 5 Volume 2 Is Unsatisfying For One Obvious Reason

By Dais Johnston

The next chapter of Stranger Things is interesting but unsatisfying.

Retrospective

45 Years Ago, Altered States Sent Viewers On A Wild Ride

By Debopriyaa Dutta

Take a trip.

Streaming Guide

Everything You Need To Know To Watch 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Volume 2

By Dais Johnston

Have yourself an Upside Down Christmas.

TV

Fallout Season 2 Just Introduced A Huge Part Of Fallout 4

By Dais Johnston

The Bostonians are coming!

Spoilers

'Pluribus' Season 1 Finale Sets Up Bold Direction For Season 2

By Ryan Britt

Nothing was really resolved, other than Carol's true feelings.

Old Friends

Star Trek Will Finally Reboot Two Iconic Characters In 2027

By Ryan Britt

Oh my!

Bottle Cities

Surprise 'Man of Tomorrow' Brainiac Casting Could Create A New DCU Twist

By Ryan Britt

Will Brainiac bring a bunch of DC lore along with him?

Hivemind

The Epic 'Pluribus' Finale Is Streaming Sooner Than You Think

By Dais Johnston

We’ll miss you, Carol.