Cancelled movies happen in every genre, but some sci-fi films that never got made are particularly disappointing. These were either continuations of stories we loved, or promised amazing visuals and performances we were really hoping for. Here are three cancelled sci-fi movies that we wish had been completed.
Starring Geena Davis, Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, and Bill Pullman, The Boroughs takes place in a peaceful retirement community. When strange, otherworldly creatures threaten to steal the residents’ remaining time, an unexpected group of heroes rises to the challenge. While some viewers are wary of the Duffer Brothers after the ending of Stranger Things, the series will be directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez, known for his work on The Stanford Prison Experiment and Crater.
You might be asking, “What is this ‘remaster?'” Well, Primal Carnage: Evolution is built on the foundation of Primal Carnage: Extinction, a multiplayer game from 2015 for PC and PlayStation 4. It pits a team of humans against dinosaurs, with players controlling both sides. Announced in September 2023, Evolution includes more dinosaurs, significantly expanded customization, and a lot of new content.
This comes from a response to a YouTube comment (as reported by PC Gamer) suggesting that making Half-Life 3 would be simple because the story could go in any direction. Before explaining his thoughts, Faliszek made it clear he wasn’t teasing a possible announcement, but was referencing ideas from over ten years ago. Ultimately, he stated he has no interest in revisiting the project, saying he wouldn’t ‘touch that with a 10-foot pole.’
Hiroya Oku’s new series, Gigant, has a unique premise: an adult film star gains the power to transform into a giant monster. K2 Pictures recently announced at the Cannes Film Festival that they will be adapting Gigant into their first animated feature film.
Many Pixar fans know about the popular ‘Pixar Theory,’ which suggests that all of Pixar’s movies exist within a single, shared universe. While Pixar hasn’t officially confirmed this, each new film seems to add more evidence, leading viewers to believe it’s possible. If the theory is true, it means a beloved Pixar character actually met a tragic fate.
Star Trek is trying something new! For the first time, the franchise is releasing digital comics, starting with a series called Stargazers, a Star Trek Story on March 17th, according to TrekMovie.com. This story will take place on Deep Space Nine.
The upcoming shooter, currently called Empulse (though the name could change), will reportedly feature large mechs on the map. These mechs are said to be very similar to the Titans from Respawn Entertainment’s games. Early gameplay footage seen by one source showed a mech equipped with a gatling gun, missile launcher, and shield.
The publisher hasn’t forgotten about its classic games – the 2024 title Astro Bot includes plenty of references to the franchises that made PlayStation famous. Now, it seems they might be considering reviving some of those older games.
This could be a challenge for game developers. A recent survey shows most gamers aren’t purchasing games when they first release, preferring to wait for discounts or try different, more affordable options. While this makes sense for players, it’s concerning for developers because traditional measures of success rely on strong initial sales.