5 Low-Budget Sci-Fi Masterpieces That Changed Everything

Here are some sci-fi movies made with very little money that still managed to innovate and influence the genre. Let’s take a look at how they achieved that.

Here are some sci-fi movies made with very little money that still managed to innovate and influence the genre. Let’s take a look at how they achieved that.
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The Sully family’s children – Kiri, Lo’ak, Tuk, and Spider – are all struggling to find their place. Their situation becomes even more dangerous when they encounter the Mangkwan clan, a Na’vi group who turned grief into rage and a thirst for violence. Guided by the enigmatic priestess Varang, the Mangkwan introduce a dangerous new force into the conflict for Pandora, potentially changing everything.

Sadie Sink, who many expected to be an ally of Peter in the upcoming movie, might actually be a villain. Recent reports suggest her character will cause trouble for the hero, even endangering his loved ones. Here are five lesser-known Marvel villains Sink could potentially portray in Brand New Day.

As of December 18th, Netflix no longer has the TV shows Arrow (all eight seasons), Supernatural (all fifteen seasons), and The 100 (all seven seasons). Fans hoping to watch these shows on December 17th or later found they were no longer available. While the removal wasn’t a surprise—it was announced in November—it’s now official that all three series have left the streaming service.

Odin is currently experiencing a phase where he appears to be dead. After being ‘killed,’ he spent time in Valhalla with other honored warriors, enjoying feasts and camaraderie. He’s recently been featured in several comics focused on Asgard, like Al Ewing’s The Immortal Thor, offering wisdom from the afterlife. However, in The Mortal Thor #4, Odin returned to have a conversation with Loki, setting the stage for a confrontation in the latest issue. During this encounter, Odin explains how he was able to leave Valhalla and reveals what appears to be his final, most powerful form.

The new side quests in the Pokemon Legends: Z-A DLC range from quick fights to longer, story-driven adventures. You’ll explore locations like the unique Hyperspace Lumiose, and completing these quests can even help you find and catch new Mythical Pokemon. With so much to do, including the Hyperspace Surveys, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why I’ve put together a list of the best side Mega Dimension missions – ones you definitely shouldn’t miss, even if you don’t aim to complete every single one.

When Frank enthusiastically explains Festivus to Kramer, it seems so unusual you’d think it was invented for the show. But, like many classic Seinfeld episodes, “The Strike” is based on a true story. Festivus is a real holiday created by Daniel O’Keefe, the father of Seinfeld writer Dan O’Keefe, to commemorate his first date with his wife. Dan O’Keefe initially didn’t want to write an episode about it, almost forgetting it like a difficult memory, but the rest of the writing team convinced him to move forward.

None of these games are recent releases or highly anticipated titles. However, one game, released in 2023, has gained some popularity, judging by the positive reviews it’s received on Steam.

Hulu has ordered two more seasons of The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, just before the second season premieres on December 22nd. The show announced the renewal with a festive new poster featuring Gumball and Darwin helping Santa Claus deliver presents—and a peek at some characters filling Santa’s sack! While we don’t know exactly when the new seasons will arrive, it’s exciting news for fans of animation.

Okay, so the new Superman Unlimited series kicks off with a huge Kryptonite meteor hitting Earth – talk about a game changer! Suddenly, everyone has access to practically limitless amounts of this stuff, and they’re quickly figuring out how to use it. What’s really interesting is that the series establishes Kryptonite as this incredibly potent fuel source, and that’s led to a massive surge in scientific advancement. In issue #8, we see humanity make some truly incredible leaps forward, but honestly, it also made me start questioning the established rules of science within the DC Universe. It’s a cool concept, but it definitely raises some questions about consistency.