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

Multiverse Stories Are All The Rage. The Theoretical Science Behind Them Is Even Stranger

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

Cheat Sheet

Starfleet Academy Season 2: New Cast, Plot Hints, And Fast-Approaching Release Date

By Ryan Britt

Here’s what we know about the next steps of the young adventurers in the Final Frontier.

Inverse Recommends

10 Hidden Sci-Fi Movie Gems On Netflix

By Dais Johnston

The forgotten-but-excellent sci-fi thrillers the algorithm won't show you.

Review

'Ray Gunn' Is The Exact Movie We Need Right Now

By Lyvie Scott

It took 30 years for Brad Bird to deliver his magnum opus. The wait was well worth it.

Inverse Recommends

40 Years Ago, Wes Craven Put His Own Bizarre Twist On 'Frankenstein'

By Josh Bell

Deadly Friend mixes the silly and the disturbing.

The Force

Princess Leia Is Finally Getting The Spotlight She Deserves

By Dais Johnston

But where was she that whole time?

Opinion

Star Wars Fans Are Cranky. But Star Wars Fanfic Writers Are Having A Blast

By Lyvie Scott

As the fandom drifts from the saga that started it all, a new saga takes center stage.

Exclusive

'Dark Matter' Season 2 Reveals Daniela's Trauma — And It’s Got Nothing To Do With The Multiverse

By Ryan Britt

Things are starting to make sense.

News

27 Years Later, The Most Outlandish Star Wars Villain Has, Somehow, Returned

By Dais Johnston

“Don’t count on it, Slime ball!”

News

We Have Our First Clues About 'Doctor Who’s Historic Reboot

By Dais Johnston

Can we see into the future?

Living Legends

Andy Weir Loves Your 'Project Hail Mary' Fanfic

By Ryan Britt

Andy Weir doesn’t just like fanfic. He’s been doing it for decades.