
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

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?

'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.

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.

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.

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.
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