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

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’

Reel Science

Note To Hollywood: Nobody Faked The Moon Landing

News

A 'War Machine' Sequel Is On The Way

By Dais Johnston

An action sci-fi film that broke records is getting a follow-up at Netflix.

News

The 'Escape From New York' Remake Just Got The Perfect Director

By Dais Johnston

Release the Snyder Escape!

Trailers

'Silo' Season 3 Teases Some Memory Problems

By Dais Johnston

“We do not know when it will be safe to go outside. We only know that day is not this day.”

Rewind

Where Were You When 'Space: Above And Beyond' Ended?

By Ryan Britt

One of the greatest military sci-fi epics had a killer cliffhanger.

Icons

50 Years Ago, Marcia Lucas Saved Star Wars' Most Crucial Scene

By Dais Johnston

In memory of the mother of Star Wars’ best moments.

Trailers

'The End Of Oak Street' Continues To Fuel A Shocking Fan Theory

By Dais Johnston

“I think that our neighborhood, our house, our whole street has moved.”

Cheatsheet

'For All Mankind' Season 6 Will End The Series: Here's What We Know

By Ryan Britt

The intergenerational space epic has an endpoint.

Exclusive

How 'Star City' Utterly Transformed A Complex Villain’s Origin Story

By Ryan Britt

The journey of Irina isn't what you might have expected.

Exclusive

'Repo: The Genetic Opera’s New 4K Theatrical Re-Release Is Just The Beginning

By Dais Johnston

Repo is its own thing, and I think that's the essence of who we are.”

REWIND

15 Years Ago, 'Doctor Who' Perfected A Classic Sci-Fi Trope

By Dais Johnston

The Gangers all here.