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5 Most Exciting Netflix Movies Premiering In Summer 2026

staff@slashfilm.com (Ben Pearson) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Netflix has unveiled its summer schedule of original films. Here are five we're eagerly anticipating, including a thriller and multiple rom-coms.

How Star Trek Legend William Shatner Feels About Chris Pine's Captain Kirk

staff@slashfilm.com (Ryan Scott) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Star Trek legend William Shatner has made his thoughts on Chris Pine's performance in his former role as Captain Kirk well known over the years.

The Mandalorian And Grogu Has Fallen Victim To The Worst Anime Movie Trend

staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

The new Star Wars film The Mandalorian And Grogu seems to have a problem that's been plaguing anime movies for a while now.

We Asked A Real-Life Astrophysicist: What Do Star Trek's Spaceships Get Right About Interstellar Travel?

staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Mathai) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0000

We spoke to a genuine astrophysicist about the accuracy of Star Trek's approach to interstellar travel, the holodeck, and the transporter.

10 Best Godzilla Movies Of All Time, Ranked

staff@slashfilm.com (Sam Stone) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0000

Godzilla has been stomping through cities and fighting kaiju since 1954, and these are the best movies featuring the King of Monsters.

A Star Trek: First Contact Actor Joined The Movie Because Of Their Real-Life Extraterrestrial Studies

staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Actor James Cromwell took a role in the 1996 movie Star Trek: First Contact because the part reflected the actor's real-life interest in aliens.

Project Hail Mary Author Andy Weir Once Wrote A Prequel To A Blockbuster Sci-Fi Novel

staff@slashfilm.com (Ryan Scott) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Andy Weir, the author of Project Hail Mary, once wrote a piece of fan fiction set in the world of a blockbuster sci-fi novel - and the fanfic became canon.

Roger Ebert Hated This Billion-Dollar Sci-Fi Franchise With A Passion

staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Smith) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0000

Beloved film critic Roger Ebert gave a positive review to Michael Bay's first Transformers movie, but he soon came to hate the sci-fi franchise.

One Of Dune's Best Scenes Avoided Using The Movie's Massive Special Effects Budget

staff@slashfilm.com (Danielle Ryan) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Dune boasts some of the best special effects in a modern science-fiction film, but one of the best scenes was totally practical.

How Arrival Author Ted Chiang Feels About Denis Villeneuve's Movie Adaptation

staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Ted Chiang, who wrote the source material that Denis Villeneuve's Arrival was based on, weighed in with his thoughts about the film adaptation.

15 Best Stop-Motion Animated Movies Ever Made, Ranked

staff@slashfilm.com (Mike Bedard) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0000

Stop-motion is a painstakingly, meticulous form of animation that brings a different kind of life to film. These are the best stop-motion animated movies ever.

15 Best Sci-Fi Sequels Of All Time, Ranked

staff@slashfilm.com (Rob Hunter) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0000

Let's face it: most sequels don't stack up to their original counterpart. Thankfully, these sci-fi sequels actually did manage to rise to the occasion.

Now This Is Podracing: Disney Parks Is Getting New Boonta Eve Star Wars Merch [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (Ethan Anderton) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Say what you will about The Phantom Menace, the podracing sequence rules, and the latest round of Star Wars Day 2026 merch honors the Boonta Eve Classic.

How To Watch Pixar's Hoppers At Home

staff@slashfilm.com (Sandy Schaefer) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:05:45 +0000

Pixar's animated hit Hoppers is coming to the home market and will include several bonus features as part of its physical media package.

Cult Sci-Fi Series Battlestar Galactica Is Finally Returning To Streaming - For Free

staff@slashfilm.com (Ryan Scott) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:48:02 +0000

Say goodbye to buying individual episodes because Battlestar Galactica is finally available to stream for free on Pluto TV.

DC's Clayface Movie Is Clearly Borrowing From One Of The Best Batman Stories Ever

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0000

If DC's Clayface movie is pulling from the Batman story we think it is, this movie has the potential to be a fantastic comic book adaptation.

Andy Weir's Most Underrated Adaptation Is Streaming For Free On YouTube

staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Andy Weir's work has been adapted for major motion pictures, but his most underrated adaptation is available to watch for free on YouTube.

The Pitt Star You Likely Forgot Was In Christopher Nolan's Tenet

staff@slashfilm.com (Ryan Scott) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller Tenet features an appearance by one of the stars of The Pitt, and odds are good you've never noticed this before.

New Masters Of The Universe: Genesis Comic Book Will Reveal The Origins Of Skeletor And History Of Eternia [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Skeletor is getting a new origin story in the upcoming comic book Masters Of The Universe: Genesis, and we have an exclusive look.

One Of Disney's Biggest Flops Completely Ruined The Book It Adapted

staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

They can't all be winners, but one of Disney's biggest flops wasn't just a financial disaster, it also completely betrayed the source material.