Science Fiction

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The Top 100 Classic Sci-Fi Films Ranked & Where to Watch Them

Set your phasers to high as we continue our countdown leading up to our #1 Top retro Sci-fi film

Retro Superhero Cameos WE Want to See in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

Check out our predictions of what heroes from the past could make a surprise cameo appearance in the upcoming film starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.

UHF, Michael Richards (lower left), Weird Al Yankovic (center), Fran Drescher (lower right), 1989.

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘UHF’?

35 years later, “Weird” Al Yankovic’s ‘UHF’ is still as whacky as ever.

INVASION OF THE SAUCER MEN, Drive-in Collage

Ultimate Trivia: Classic Drive-In Movies

Who could forget the intermission ads enticing you to buy goodies from the snack bar?

We Want to Believe: “The X-Files” Ultimate Watch Guide & Where to Watch it

Follow the adventures of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully in this 1990s cult sci-fi hit. We uncover the best and most disturbing episodes of the beloved series.

Alien knock off movies collage

10 Movies That Shamelessly Ripped Off ‘Alien,’ Ranked From Worst to Best (& Where to Watch Them)

‘Alien’ inspired an invasion of films about cosmic creatures from space that terrorized mankind—some were decent, others were unapologetic knockoffs.

The Twilight Zone, The Bewitchin Pool

‘The Twilight Zone’ Series Finale Aired 60 Years Ago: Why Was It Such a Dud?

‘The Bewitchin’ Pool’ was a disappointing end to a great TV series.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE, logo, 1959-64

Annual ‘Twilight Zone’ Marathon Returns This July 4th

Check out over 174 episodes of the iconic show.

Stargate Jaye Davidson, James Spader, 1994

Comet TV’s Summer Schedule is Filled With Sharks & ‘Stargate SG-1’

Get Comet TV’s June schedule here!

'Alien: Romulus'

Facehuggers, Chestbursters & Xenomorphs, Oh My! The Full Trailer for ‘Alien: Romulus’ has Arrived

In space, no one really can hear you scream.

screenshot of the opening title for the 1951 movie

Awesome Opening Credits: 1951’s ‘The Thing From Another World’

The iconic opening titles of the 1951 sci-fi/horror classic, with glowing letters burning through a dark background and accompanied by an ominous musical score, set the film’s eerie ambiance right off the bat.

‘Alien’ Has Been Scaring Fans For 45 Years & It’s Just Getting Started

Find out where original cast is now and what is coming.

BARBARELLA, Jane Fonda, 1968

1968 Sci-fi Cult Fav ‘Barbarella’ Reboot Is in the Works

Sydney Sweeney is set to star in the new movie.

Planet of the Apes 1968

9 Things You Didn’t Know About the Original ‘Planet of the Apes’

You’ll never believe what member of the Rat Pack owned a Lawgiver statue!

Roger Corman and movie posters collage

Remembering B-Movie Icon Roger Corman + Star Tributes

He gave the world some incredible movies.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE, logo, 1959-64

You’re About to Enter ‘The Twilight Zone’: Celebrate National ‘Twilight Zone’ Day

Celebrate the weird and unexplainable on National ‘Twilight Zone’ Day as the series turns 65 this year.

Planet of the Apes Kim Hunter, Lou Wagner, Roddy McDowall, 1968

All ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movies on Hulu Ahead of Newest Film

Watch the entire franchise before the new film drops in a few days.

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2, Andrew Garfield, 2014.

6 Radioactive Super-Powered Characters in Movies & TV

On the anniversary of Chernobyl, here’s a fun list of shows and films that involve radiation-inspired superpowers!

INDEPENDENCE DAY, 1996,

Ultimate Trivia: 1990s Sci-Fi Movies & TV

How many ‘Star Trek’ spinoff series aired in the 1990s? Take our quiz and see if you are a true trekkie!

Buck Rogers from left, Jackie Moran, Buster Crabbe, 1939

Was The 1939 Sci-Fi Film Buck Rogers Behind ‘Star Wars?’

I never noticed the parallels!

Walton Goggins (The Ghoul) on Fallout

Walton Goggins Teases New Series ‘Fallout,’ Now Premiering One Day Early on April 10!

Based on the 1990s video game, ‘Fallout’ is set in alternate reality where there is, in fact, a nuclear holocaust in the 1950s.

NIGHT OF THE COMET, Kelli Maroney, Catherine Mary Stewart, 1984

For all You Eclipse Lovers: We Remember What Happened in ‘Night of the Comet’

40 years later, what more can you ask of a 1980s’ end-of-the-world B-film?

GHOSTBUSTERS, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, 1984.

‘Ghostbusters’ at 40: Is it the Most Quintessential ’80s Film Ever?

As the original 1984 cast reunited 40 years later for ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,’ I finally watch the original.

image from the 1999 movie

‘The Phantom Menace’ Is Returning to Theaters for Its 25th Anniversary

Episode I of George Lucas’ Star Wars prequel trilogy, which originally premiered in May 1999, is getting a weeklong big-screen re-release around Star Wars Day 2024.

Star Trek William Shatner, 1966-1969

William Shatner Would Consider Playing Captain Kirk Again — See Him on the Red Carpet Looking Good at 93

William Shatner celebrates his birthday today!

Japanese poster for the 1974 movie

Celebrating 50 Years of ‘Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla’

The 1974 Toho production introduced not only one of Godzilla’s greatest foes — his robotic double, Mechagodzilla — but also one of his cutest (and briefest) allies, the lion- and dog-like god kaiju King Caesar.

NIGHT OF THE COMET, US poster art, Sharon Farrell, 1984.

Countdown to the Eclipse: Could the End of the World Be Near? These Movies Would Say Yes!

Celebrate the upcoming April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse with 10 of our favorite cosmic event movies.

Godzilla 1985

Monster Madness Coming to Comet TV

Get ready for some fun movie marathons this month!

image from the 1979 space opera movie

Remembering ‘Starcrash,’ One of the Best Late ’70s ‘Star Wars’ Ripoffs

Led by Caroline Munro, David Hasselhoff and Christopher Plummer, this low-budget 1979 space opera from Roger Corman’s New World Pictures is delightfully weird and fun.

first look from Disney's 2025 live-action movie

Disney Will Reenter the ‘Tron’ Universe With ‘Tron: Ares’

The third film in the sci-fi franchise follows 1982’s “Tron” and 2010’s “Tron: Legacy,” is led by Jared Leto and is slated for release in 2025.