
Fran Ruiz
Fran Ruiz is our resident Star Wars guy. His hunger for movies and TV series is only matched by his love for video games. He got a BA of English Studies, focusing on English Literature, from the University of Malaga, in Spain, as well as a Master's Degree in English Studies, Multilingual and Intercultural Communication. On top of writing features and other longform articles for Space.com since 2021, he is a frequent collaborator of VG247 and other gaming sites. He also serves as associate editor over at Star Wars News Net and its sister site, Movie News Net.
Latest articles by Fran Ruiz

Alien movies in order: chronological and release
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Watch all Alien movies in order with our comprehensive list, from the 1979 original to Romulus, and including the Alien vs. Predator crossovers.

'Alien: Earth' cast talks 'Peter Pan' references, AI warnings, and navigating complex roles (exclusive)
By Fran Ruiz published
Before the Xenomorph crash-lands on streaming, we talked to five Alien: Earth cast members about the difficulties and fun of navigating the giant sci-fi show.

'Alien: Earth' creators Noah Hawley and David W. Zucker want to 'mimic the feeling of discovery' you felt when watching the original (exclusive)
By Fran Ruiz published
Ahead of Alien: Earth's two-episode premiere, we talked to series creator Noah Hawley and executive producer David W. Zucker.

'Destroy All Humans!' declared war on humanity 20 years ago, and we're still waiting for another good sequel
By Fran Ruiz published
The only Crypto we care about is the mischievous extraterrestrial seeking world domination.

'Alien: Earth' is an intelligent and thought-provoking bloodbath, and everything we ever wanted from an 'Alien' show (review)
By Fran Ruiz published
Noah Hawley's daring exploration of the Alien universe makes for a great sci-fi TV show that asks big questions without neglecting the fun factor.

'Predator: Badlands' looks like it's taking inspiration from an unlikely ancestor — a divisive 20-year-old video game
By Fran Ruiz published
A brutal alien planet isn't quite the same as future Earth, but Predator: Concrete Jungle has more than a few things in common with Predator: Badlands.

Best space flight simulation games, ranked
By Fran Ruiz published
Explore the space between the stars from the safety of a virtual cockpit with the best space flight simulation games.

Borderlands 4: Release date, trailers & everything we know about Gearbox's upcoming co-op shooter
By Fran Ruiz last updated
The Pandora saga might be over, but Borderlands is just evolving. Launching in 2025, this is everything we know about Borderlands 4.

The 1st trailer for James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' promises a stunning three-way battle for the future of Pandora (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
James Cameron's third Avatar movie is turning the rules upside down, introducing a nefarious Na'vi clan as the human invaders go all-out.

John Cena searches for love in parallel dimensions in the new 'Peacemaker' Season 2 trailer (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
Christopher Smith and the gang deal with parallel realities and ARGUS in the second trailer for DC Studios and HBO Max's Peacemaker season 2.

'Predator: Badlands' director teases return of Arnold Schwarzenegger and drops a 15-minute preview at Comic Con
By Fran Ruiz published
The hottest Hall H panel of the past weekend gave Predator fans a look at the first 15 minutes of Badlands, a new Killer of Killers ending, and more.

Marvel TV shows ranked, worst to best
By Fran Ruiz last updated
The MCU is constantly expanding on Disney+, but not every new show is a winner. Here's our guide to the best (and worst) Marvel TV shows.

Marvel movies in order: chronological & release order
By Lauren O'Callaghan last updated
Catch up with the MCU with our list of the Marvel movies in order, in both chronological and release order.

New 'Predator: Badlands' trailer confirms an unexpected alliance with ties to the 'Alien' universe
By Fran Ruiz published
The second Predator: Badlands trailer is full of alien beasts, gorgeous sci-fi vistas, and a Yautja hero who finds an unlikely ally in a synthetic.

'Tron: Ares': Release date, plot, cast, & everything we know
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Disney is returning to the Grid with "Tron: Ares" in 2025, but the threat may be in the real world this time around.

'Alien: Earth': Release date, plot, cast & how to watch FX's Xenomorph TV show
By Fran Ruiz last updated
After Alien: Romulus, there's a first-ever Alien TV show in development for FX on Hulu. Here's everything we know about 'Alien: Earth' so far.

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps': Release date, plot, cast, & everything we know about the next Marvel return
By Fran Ruiz last updated
After years in development and pre-production at Marvel Studios, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is finally coming to the big screen in 2025. Here's all we know.

What's the deal with Lex Luthor's pocket universe in James Gunn's 'Superman'?
By Fran Ruiz published
Superman is full of awesome sci-fi elements, but the most fascinating one might be Lex Luthor's pocket dimension. How does that even work?

Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, ranked worst to best
By Lauren O'Callaghan, Fran Ruiz last updated
Find out where your favorite superhero sits on our list of the Marvel movies, ranked worst to best.

'Mycopunk' is what happens when 'Borderlands' gets a nasty fungal infection (Interview)
By Fran Ruiz published
Robots take on a dangerous and world-consuming fungus in Mycopunk, a new co-op shooter set in outer space. We chatted to the developers about how the fungal menace was created.

Best Star Wars costumes for kids and adults in 2025
By Fran Ruiz published
If you want to become a Jedi, a Sith, or a bounty hunter without much hassle, check out the best Star Wars costumes you can buy right now.

Star Wars TV shows ranked, worst to best
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Star Wars Check out our ranked list of Star Wars TV shows, both the live-action and animated adventures.

15 years before Helldivers 2, Lost Planet 2 taught us that the only good bug was a dead bug
By Fran Ruiz published
One of the most overlooked sequels in Capcom's history, Lost Planet 2 walked so games like Helldivers 2 and Space Marine 2 could run.
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