Just Getting Into Sci-Fi Movies? Skip These 7 Films (for Now)

Science fiction can be quite complex, which can be intimidating for newcomers. Many classic sci-fi stories and films deal with difficult ideas like time travel, alternate realities, and what it means to be human in the age of artificial intelligence. Plus, sci-fi often breaks away from typical movie formulas, favoring thought-provoking and sometimes unsettling themes. While these films are essential for sci-fi fans, they might be best enjoyed after you’ve had some experience with the genre.

4 Years After The Underrated Original, Netflix’s New Gritty Thriller is an Instant Hit

Pedro Morelli’s new movie, State of Fear, features Naruna Costa reprising her role as Cristina. This time, she must rely on her contacts in the criminal world to assist the police in rescuing her kidnapped niece. Seu Jorge also returns as Edson. According to FlixPatrol, the film premiered on Netflix on February 12th and quickly rose to the top of the worldwide charts. Within just two days, it reached number seven in the United States.

Prime Video Is Coming to Save Spider-Man From a 7-Year-Old MCU Misfire

The upcoming animated series Spider-Noir will feature classic Spider-Man enemies, with Brendan Gleeson voicing the crime boss Silvio Manfredi, also known as Silvermane. Interestingly, Silvermane was originally considered for a role in one of the live-action Spider-Man films starring Tom Holland within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While Marvel didn’t include the character, Prime Video is now giving Silvermane a chance to shine.

March 1st Will Be a Great Day for Saturday Morning Cartoons Fans (Thanks to Tubi)

Starting this March, Tubi is becoming the go-to streaming service for classic cartoon fans. They’ve announced a great lineup of shows for the month, including popular series from the 1990s and 2000s Cartoon Network, classic Kids WB shows, and other favorites you likely enjoyed on weekend mornings. You can find a complete list of what’s coming below.

Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars Mean the Russos Can Achieve a Feat Only 2 Directors in History Ever Have

Considering how much money Marvel movies have made over the last twenty years, it’s surprising that so few Marvel directors are among the highest-earning filmmakers ever. Only two directors who’ve worked on Marvel’s shared universe—Joe and Anthony Russo—appear in the top ten. Now, the Russo brothers are returning to direct Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, which could put them on track to break some box office records themselves.

New Xbox Series X RPG Is Free for Some Users

Warhorse Studios recently updated their 2018 medieval role-playing game, Kingdom Come Deliverance, for Xbox Series X and S. This isn’t just a simple update – it’s a significant improvement, almost like a remastered version. As a thank you to existing fans, anyone who previously bought the game on Xbox One can download it for free. This is excellent timing, especially since the sequel, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, came out last year and was a standout RPG of 2025, quickly becoming a favorite on Xbox Series X.

Pathfinder TTRPG Is Gearing Up to Playtest 2 More New Classes (Giving Us Over 30 Options)

I was initially drawn to Pathfinder because it included a Witch class, which wasn’t available in D&D 5e. Pathfinder also offers a much wider variety of classes overall – currently 27, with 2 more planned for this year – compared to D&D‘s 13 core classes. Paizo recently previewed two more new classes in a livestream playtest. When these are released, likely in 2027 or later, Pathfinder will boast a total of 30 playable classes.

New Netflix Spy Thriller You Probably Haven’t Heard of Is a Major Success With Over 25M Hours Watched

The six-part series Unfamiliar follows Meret and Simon, a married couple who used to be spies. Now, they run a restaurant, raise their teenage daughter, and secretly operate a safe house in Berlin. Naturally, trouble from their past returns, putting their lives and relationship in danger as they try to escape assassins, Russian agents, old flames, and former rivals. The strain of keeping their family safe and confronting long-held secrets begins to break down their marriage. What makes the show stand out is its realistic, flawed characters—they aren’t polished or simplified—all unfolding against a gripping and dramatic backdrop with a touch of dark humor. It’s precisely the kind of smart, modern spy thriller we’ve been waiting for.

Rose of Nevada – TRAILER

The sudden reappearance of the Rose of Nevada, a fishing boat lost at sea with all its crew thirty years prior, in a quiet Cornish village is seen as an omen by those who remember the tragedy. Locals believe the boat must sail again to restore good fortune to the struggling village. Nick, a young father needing to support his family, and Liam, a mysterious man running from his past, both sign on with Captain Murgey for a fishing trip. When they return with a good catch, they discover something strange: they’ve traveled back in time to 1993, and the villagers believe they are the boat’s original crew.