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The lead character of the film "Prey', named Naru, battling Predator in a rainy forest

'Prey' review: Prequel shows that there is still hope for the Predator franchise

By Fran Ruiz published

Here’s our review of Prey, a prequel to the 1987 action-heavy monster feature.

Nope star Daniel Kaluuya looking up in the film's poster.

'Nope' sound designer Johnnie Burn reveals secrets of the sci-fi film's alarming soundscape (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An interview with British sound designer Johnnie Burn on his masterful work for the sci-fi film "Nope."

The Event Horizon horizon spaceship with Neptune behind it.

'Event Horizon' at 25: Director Paul W.S. Anderson on his cult sci-fi film's stylish nightmares (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

Director Paul W.S. Anderson recalls making Event Horizon for the sci-fi classic’s 25th birthday

Boots on Mars and a bombshell on Earth highlight the 10th and last episode of the third season of "For All Mankind."

'For All Mankind' showrunners discuss the explosive season 3 finale

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

What could more pivotal to NASA history than landing the first humans on Mars? As revealed in the season 3 finale of "For All Mankind," the answer could be much more terrestrial. Warning: spoilers.

An image of Anson Mount of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with the show title in front.

'Strange New Worlds' is officially the most watched Star Trek show on Paramount Plus

By Scott Snowden published

The "Star Trek" spinoff "Strange New Worlds" is the most watched Trek series on the streaming service Paramount Plus.

Commander Spock from Star Trek (2009)

Star Trek movies in order: Chronological and release

By Susan Arendt published

Untangle the different timelines and get the popcorn: Here are the Star Trek movies in order — both chronological and release.

The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix in August

By Scott Snowden published

A veritable treasure trove of sci-fi is available at your fingertips

Top sci-fi movies and TV shows to watch on Amazon Prime in August

By Scott Snowden published

Time to catch up on some long overdue sci-fi, so here's our handy guide to what's on

"The Orville" Season 3, episode 10 "Future Unknown"

'The Orville' Season 3 finale gives us Moclan mating rituals, Malloy's missing egg sandwich and more

By Scott Snowden published

Other seasons of sci-fi shows come and go, but 'The Orville' will almost certainly be missed the most.

Promotional art for "Orbital" showing off the film's impressive depictions of ring-shaped megastructures surrounding Earth.

Massive megastructures circle the Earth in trailer for sci-fi film 'Orbital'

By Jeff Spry published

Filmmaker Hashem Al-Ghaili has created a micro-budget sci-fi film with amazing visual effects in 'Orbital.'

Buzz Lightyear Forever Stamps

Buzz Lightyear blasts from 'Infinity to Forever' with these cool new U.S. Postal Service stamps

By Jeff Spry published

The U.S. Postal Service releases a new First-Class stamp series featuring "Toy Story's" Buzz Lightyear

"The Orville" Season 3, episode 9 "Domino"

'The Orville' Season 3 penultimate episode is a bombardment on the senses

By Scott Snowden published

If epic space battle set pieces are you thing, like they are ours, then you're going to love 'The Orville' season 3, episode 9: 'Domino'

Lego's XL-15 spaceship.

These Lego Lightyear movie sets will let you build to infinity and beyond!

By Elizabeth Howell published

A spaceship, a Zyclops and a Zurg are all available now on Lego.com.

Promotional art for Disney's new "Lightyear" film showing each of the film's characters.

How 'Lightyear' director Angus MacLane used Lego to inspire the movie's spaceships (exclusive clip)

By Jeff Spry published

This exclusive behind-the-scenes clip showcases how the iconic bricks played an instrumental role in the production and development of "Lightyear."

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Disney+'s "Andor"

Cassian Andor strikes back at the Empire in fantastic new 'Andor' trailer from Disney Plus

By Jeff Spry published

Disney Plus releases new premiere date and trailer for "Rogue One" prequel spinoff, "Andor."

Actress Nichelle Nichols is seen at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, during a 2010 event with LEGO.

Nichelle Nichols, a 'Star Trek' icon, trailblazer and space advocate, dies at 89

By Jeff Spry published

"Star Trek" royalty and tireless NASA volunteer Nichelle Nichols has passed away at the age of 89.

"Star Wars" is only the beginning when it comes to space and sci-fi stuff to watch on Disney Plus.

The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Disney Plus in August

By Elizabeth Howell published

Here are the best space and science fiction movies and TV shows to watch on Disney Plus in August.

European space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti floats in weightlessness dressed as actor Katee Sackhoff's Starbuck from Battlestar Galactica on the International Space Station in July 2022.

Astronaut's Battlestar Galactica Starbuck cosplay in space thrills sci-fi convention fans (video)

By Scott Dutfield published

Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti has once again brought cosplay to space dressed as Starbuck from Battlestar Galactica.

"The Orville" Season 3, episode 8 "Midnight Blue"

'The Orville' Season 3 episode 8 is a full, feature-length, mini-movie experience

By Scott Snowden published

All of this could've easily been avoided if Topa didn't follow that little blue bug

Promotional art for "I Am Groot" showing a young Groot relaxing against a tree as alien insects and woodland creatures go about their lives around him.

'I Am Groot!' Marvel Studios unleashes 1st trailer for 'Guardians of the Galaxy' animated spinoff

By Jeff Spry published

Marvel Studios delivers a sneak peek at Disney's new "I Am Groot" series during their San Diego Comic-Con panel.