
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

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.

Upcoming DC movies: Superman, Supergirl, Clayface, The Batman Part II & beyond
By Fran Ruiz published
Superman is spearheading DC's big reboot in the realm of movies and TV, but what's coming next? And which projects are confined to elseworlds?

Star Wars movies ranked, worst to best
By Lauren O'Callaghan last updated
We’ve ranked all the worst and best Star Wars movies based on their Midichlorian levels ahead of the franchise’s return to cinemas in 2026.

Metroid games ranked, worst to best
By Fran Ruiz published
Short on time and looking to get ready for Metroid Prime 4 later this year? We've ranked all the Metroid games so you can focus on the must-plays.

Superman movies ranked, worst to best
By Jeff Spry last updated
A ranking of the six solo Superman movies from worst to best.

'The Alters' is a genre-blending sci-fi survival ordeal about the horrors of being a project manager
By Fran Ruiz published
11 bit studios' sci-fi adventure makes you team leader and asks you to balance base-building, survival, branching narratives, and keeping your team motivated.

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.

Predator movies in order: chronological and release
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Watch all the Predator movies in order, both chronological and release. From Predator to Prey, and including the Alien vs. Predator crossovers.

Summer Game Fest 2025: The biggest space & sci-fi game reveals and announcements
By Fran Ruiz published
Another summer, another series of hot gaming showcases. These are the space and sci-fi video games that caught our attention during this year's events.

Marathon: Release date, trailers & everything we know about Bungie's extraction shooter
By Fran Ruiz published
Bungie's next game is a return to the Marathon universe, but it's not what fans of the series were expecting. Here's everything we know so far.

Best space & sci-fi games on Nintendo Switch 2025: Metroid Prime, Citizen Sleeper, No Man's Sky, & more
By Fran Ruiz published
You don't have to stay at home to enjoy great games. Game on the go with the best space and sci-fi games on the Nintendo Switch.

'Predator: Killer of Killers' is a battle across history that doesn't dwell on the franchise's past
By Fran Ruiz published
The latest Predator movie – the series’ first foray into animation – is much more than a quick retread of old ideas in three distant settings.

'Star Wars: Zero Company' – Release window, trailers & everything we know
By Fran Ruiz published
XCOM meets the Clone Wars in Star Wars: Zero Company, the upcoming squad-based strategy game coming in 2026.

The 1st official 'Alien: Earth' trailer is finally here, and the Xenomorphs aren't the only invaders we need to worry about (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
The main trailer for FX's Alien: Earth has Xenomorphs, a synthetic-human hybrid, and some new extra-terrestrial creatures we weren't expecting.

Predator: Badlands: Release date, plot, trailers & everything we know about Predator's silver screen return
By Fran Ruiz published
After the success of Prey, Predator returns to the big screen with Predator: Badlands, a new theatrical movie set in the far future on another world.

'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.

'Superman': Release date, how to watch, plot, cast, & everything we know about James Gunn's DC reboot
By Fran Ruiz last updated
James Gunn's Superman reboot kicks off the DC Extended Universe's refresh in 2025.

Ahsoka season 2: Release window, plot, cast, & everything we know
By Fran Ruiz last updated
It's happening! After a long wait, Star Wars: Ahsoka season 2 is on the way.

Borderlands games in order: Chronological and release
By Fran Ruiz published
Borderlands 4 is almost here, and whether you're a newcomer or a lapsed Vault hunter, you might need this list of every Borderlands game in order.

'Alien: Earth': Release date, plot, cast & everything we know about the xenomorph's Hulu series
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.

Every upcoming 'Star Wars' movie officially announced
By Fran Ruiz last updated
After years of only new Star Wars shows, the franchise is ready to return to the big screen. But which upcoming Star Wars movies should you watch out for?

Did Predator just harpoon a plane out of the sky? Oh, count us in for 'Predator: Killer of Killers' after this latest trailer (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
The first of 2025's two Predator movies is an animated anthology which is looking even bloodier and more action-packed in its second trailer.

'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.
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