Science Fiction Movies

George Lucas Struggled Over Anakin's Age In Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

By Jenna Busch

'There were a lot of things that would have been easier if Anakin had been 12.'

Back to the Future DeLorean Christopher Lloyd

Back To The Future's Original Time Machine Wasn't Nearly As Stylish As The DeLorean

By Joshua Meyer

Indiana Jones and Marty McFly have a lot more in common than you might think.

The Audio Illusion That Makes Star Wars' Spaceships Feel Real

By Jenna Busch

'You could smell the aviation fuel.'

The 15 Best Science Fiction Movies Of 2023 Ranked

By Audrey Fox

From alien invasions to kaiju attacks and Nicolas Cage dreams, 2023 had it all. Here are our picks for the best sci-fi movies of the year.

Rebecca Ferguson Promises That Dune: Part Two Won't Take The Easy Route

By Joe Roberts

'I get emotional talking about it...'

Naboo citizens celebrating the Empire's defeat

The 16 Most Memorable Planets In The Star Wars Galaxy, Ranked

By Samuel Stone

The Star Wars galaxy features a plethora of planets, each with its own defining characteristics. Here are the most memorable ones, ranked.

Mark Hamill and Bob Anderson (Vader double) in Empire Strikes Back

George Lucas Had A 'Frustrating' Rule For Mark Hamill's Star Wars Fights

By Jenna Busch

Apparently, 'Star Wars' creator George Lucas failed to tell the cast about a key aspect of lightsaber battles that he envisioned.

Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode I -- A New Hope

The Star Wars Deleted Scene Mark Hamill Wanted To See Back In A New Hope

By Jenna Busch

Luke "Wormy" Skywalker.

Across The Spider-Verse's Nueva York Took Cues From One Of Sci-Fi's Most Respected Artists

By Valerie Ettenhofer

You know their other work even if you don't know their names.

Florence Pugh Reveals Who Has The Best Christopher Walken Impression Of The Dune Part 2 Cast

By Witney Seibold

'Use the voice.'

Neeku, Kaz, and Poe on the Colossus deck

9 Underrated Star Wars Media Worth Rediscovering

By Margaret David

There's so much Star Wars content available that it's easy for some things to slip past your radar. Here are some underrated offerings you should make time for.

Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, and Anthony Daniels in Star Wars: Episode V -- The Empire Strikes Back

Why Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back Was A Whole Different Beast For VFX Artists

By Jenna Busch

'It was far beyond what Star Wars was as far as the effects go.'

Star Wars 1977 opening shot Star Destroyer underbelly

How Star Wars Created The Original Opening Crawl Using Black Paper

By Devin Meenan

Welcome to pre-'90s Hollywood, where almost everything had to be done with physical models.

The Rule Of Two: Explaining The Star Wars Rule That Has Quietly Defined The Sith

By Rafael Motamayor

Always two, there are. No more. No less.

Where To Watch Tron And Tron: Legacy To Prepare For Tron: Ares

By BJ Colangelo

Here's how to get ready for the third installment in the fantastic, much under-appreciated TRON franchise.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 space suits

Sci-Fi Box Office Hits That Have Caught Us By Surprise In 2023

By Ryan Scott

Superheroes and... Wes Anderson? It's been a wild ride for sci-fi films so far this year.

The Biggest Sci-Fi Bombs Of 2023 So Far

By Ryan Scott

Ouch.

Mark Hamill in the Star Wars Holiday Special

Mark Hamill Thought The Star Wars Holiday Special Was Going To Be A Big Mistake

By Jenna Busch

"I initially said that I didn't want to do it, but George said it would help keep Star Wars in the consciousness, and I wanted to be a team player so I did it."