https://movieweb.com Stay up to date with all of our most recent articles featuring topics from the sci-fi genre. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:50:27 GMT en-US hourly 60 Whenever a sci-fi film, particularly one depicting a director’s imaginative interpretation of the future of humanity, hits the big screen, it’s usually dystopian. The world has gone to hell; the aliens, the robots, or the humans themselves have squandered the hope for a utopian society, and freedom is the new “F-word.” It’s a bleak view of the future, yet so many sci-fi films adhere to the dystopian narrative. Blade Runner, The Matrix, and A Clockwork Orange are just a few that come to mind.

]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:00:20 GMT https://movieweb.com/sci-fi-movies-with-positive-future/ The sci-fi comedy, Relax, I'm from the Future, finds a man with a plan traveling to the present day from the future. Rhys Darby of Flight of the Conchords and Our Flag Means Death fame plays the protagonist, Casper, and he is joined by supporting players Gabrielle Graham as Holly, Julian Richings as Percy, and Janine Theriault as Doris. When Casper arrives in the present day, he meets Holly, who houses and clothes him after he promises that he has a plan for their future involving easy income. Unfortunately, Casper's time travel sets off a series of events that will cause trouble in the world's timeline, which results in Doris, a guardian of the timeline from the future, coming after them.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:50:27 GMT https://movieweb.com/relax-im-from-the-future-review/ Whether it's within the pages of books or on TV screens, sci-fi narratives are always thrilling. The best of them often stimulate the mind and captivate people’s imaginations while remaining grounded in reality. The increasing demand for sci-fi stories imply that viewers will not tire of this genre any time soon. Considering that unique and intriguing science fiction TV shows and movies continue to be churned out, it is evident that sci-fi is one of the most prevalent genres today.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:00:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/sci-fi-tv-shows-based-on-books/ 2023 has been a mixed bag for sci-fi movies. We've been treated to some phenomenal sci-fi flicks like The Creator, Biosphere, No One Will Save You, and They Cloned Tyrone, but we've also been forced to sit through films like The Meg 2: The Trench and the disappointing 65. Thankfully, however, the latest addition to the sci-fi genre, The Gravity, is more in line with the former offerings. It's an unnerving and captivating thriller that demands your attention.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 08:35:13 GMT https://movieweb.com/cedric-ido-the-gravity-interview/ Bradley Whitford has come a long way since trying to best Adam Sandler in Billy Madison. In an exclusive clip from the new sci-fi mystery Share?, Whitford’s character, No. 6395873, tells No. 14 (Melvin Gregg) to “waste not want not” as the grizzled prisoner tries to impart some wisdom to his captive audience. Check out the brand-new, exclusive clip from Share? above.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:37:53 GMT https://movieweb.com/share-bradley-whitford-melvin-gregg-clip/ In the streaming wars, it's hard to find a service that's still reliable in regard to genre films. Excessive original content and franchises have rendered the biggest names generic when viewers try to find something of value, and some of them aren't that extensive in content. After HBO evolved to Max, we were afraid the change was going to have a negative effect on what titles they offered in the past.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:15:21 GMT https://movieweb.com/best-sci-fi-movies-max/ Having to quickly abandon their humongous space freighter named the Demeter because of someone rerouting the ship onto a disastrous path, five beings now become stranded on a beautiful but dangerous new world. Creatures interact with plants in symbiotic relationships that are mesmerizing, crew members learn to wield new materials in ways that are synonymous with an organic Rube Goldberg machine and most importantly, different types of strange predators roam these lands which both fascinate but terrify.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:22:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/scavengers-reign-joe-bennett-sean-buckelew-interview/ Game of Thrones star Lena Headey finds her fate entangled with another after two people find themselves trapped together at the end of the known universe in the newly released Beacon 23 trailer. Released courtesy of MGM+, Beacon 23 is based on the best-selling book by Hugh Howey and has been described as a science-fiction mystery thriller and a love story. Check out the trailer for Beacon 23 below:

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:05:58 GMT https://movieweb.com/beacon-23-trailer-lena-headey-stehpan-james/ Prime Video's extensive streaming library is certainly impressive. In between their high-profile streaming exclusives and notable licensed library content, their plethora of science-fiction offerings combines vintage classics and modern masterpieces alike. Science fiction enthusiasts can rejoice! You now have cyberpunk dystopias and blissful utopias in equal measure, readily available at the click of a button. All we need now are replicators, lightsabers, and light-speed travel.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:55:22 GMT https://movieweb.com/best-science-fiction-movies-amazon-prime/ Science fiction as a genre serves as a cornerstone of many masterpieces. As for anime, it usually triumphs in visuals and storytelling. Combine that with an iconic sci-fi premise and what you get is a series so compelling it gained worldwide recognition. And yet, for every massively popular anime series that “makes it,” there are many others that fly under the radar. In this list, we will champion 20 such science fiction anime series that haven’t yet received mainstream attention, but are still adored by small anime fan circles. You’ll find entries spanning cyberpunk societies on the brink of collapse, humanoid machines going rogue, and even vast space empires falling victim to war. But what unites these selections (beyond them being criminally underrated) is how intelligently they handle their narratives.

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