Ryan Britt

Ryan Britt is the features editor for Inverse. He covers TV, film, spaceflight and books, with emphases on science fiction history, Star Trek, Dune, Star Wars, Sherlock Holmes, James Bond, Doctor Who, comics, ‘80s pop culture, and fantasy. Formerly, he was the entertainment editor for Fatherly.

He is also the author of three non-fiction books: ‘Luke Skywalker Can’t Read’ (2015), Phasers On Stun!’ (2022), and ‘The Spice Must Flow’ (2023); all from Plume/Dutton Books (Penguin Random House).

His other writing has been published with Men’s Journal, the New York Times, Esquire, Den of Geek!, SyFy Wire, VICE, Clarkesworld, Reactor, StarTrek.com, and elsewhere.

Rewind

Does 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea' Hold Up?

The legacy of a forgotten Irwin Allen sci-fi event.

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

Does 'Star City’s Shocking Ending Leave Room For Season 2?

The tense alt-history spy drama has reached its surprising but inevitable conclusion.

By Ryan Britt
Blush Response

10 Years Later, One New Sequel Could Save The 'Blade Runner' Franchise

Time to head to the year 2099.

By Ryan Britt
The Spice

'Dune 3' Trailer Quietly Revealed A Secretly Pivotal Character — And It's Not Who You Think

One of the most powerful characters in Dune is hiding in plain sight.

By Ryan Britt
Trek Talk

'Star Trek Online' Just Revealed The Fate Of One Forgotten Character

It's your kid, Tom Paris! Something has to be done about your kid!

By Ryan Britt
GOAT Horror

'Obsession' Just Made Box Office History — But There's A Big Catch

The indie horror hit is crossing a big milestone. But haven’t we been here before?

By Ryan Britt
Subspace Chatter

'Strange New Worlds' Season 4 Cast Might Break A Modern Star Trek TV Record

Could we have even more TOS folks than ever before?

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

30 Years Ago, I Saw 'Independence Day' In The Theater, And You Had To Be There

The movie has become a meme, but in 1996, it was like a rock concert.

By Ryan Britt
The Force

How 'The Ninth Jedi' Will Avoid The Modern Star Wars Curse

Imagine a new galaxy far, far away.

By Ryan Britt
Inverse Recommends

You Can Finally Watch 'Project Hail Mary' On A Regular Streaming Service

Where to stream great movie, question?

By Ryan Britt
Trailers

The First 'Neuromancer' TV Trailer Teases An Iconic Opening

Are we going full retro-future here?

By Ryan Britt
Inverse Recommends

'The Prisoner' Remains An Incomplete Masterpiece

Beware the wailing inflatable ball!

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

That Time 'Doctor Who' Beat Marvel To The Punch

Doctor Who companions, assemble!

By Ryan Britt
Fangs Out

'Dark Shadows' Will Return. But When Did It Actually Start?

Here’s what you (probably) didn’t know about the origin of this vampire.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

The Moment '12 Monkeys' Redefined The Predestination Paradox

Predestination paradoxes can be confusing, especially when they’re you’re own fault.

By Ryan Britt
Bat-Trek

16 Years Later, A Star Trek Captain Is Becoming Batman — Again

If I had a nickel for every time Captain Pike became Bruce Wayne...

By Ryan Britt
Timey-Wimey

Wait. Did Star Trek And Doctor Who Almost Have An Actual Crossover?

Here's what we know about the TARDIS and the Starship Enterprise almost meeting.

By Ryan Britt
The Force

The Next Great Hope For Star Wars Is Coming Sooner Than You Think

Missing what really makes 'Star Wars' great? There's still hope.

By Ryan Britt
Trek Watch

There’s Really Only One Way 'Star Trek: Year One' Would Work

Will Strange New Worlds really lead to an Original Series prequel?

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

Disney’s Most Underrated Flop Proves Pulp Sci-Fi Never Dies

Thirty-five years later, The Rocketeer remains amazing.

By Ryan Britt