7 Great Sci-Fi TV Reboots That Surpassed The Originals

It’s common for both movies and TV shows to be remade. Many classic shows get a fresh start with reboots – sometimes revisiting beloved favorites, and other times giving promising but previously unsuccessful shows another chance. In the science fiction genre, several reboots have emerged, and while not all succeed, some actually surpass the originals. Here are seven sci-fi reboots that are better than the shows they’re based on, including one at the top of the list that’s so good, you might not even remember the original series.

Final Fantasy 7 Part 3 Remake Just Took a Small Step Forward

During a recent interview with French YouTuber Julien Chieze, director Hamaguchi discussed the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series. Thanks to a translation shared on Twitter by Genki, we now know that Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura are close to revealing the title of the third and final game in the trilogy. Hamaguchi stated they’ve chosen between two potential names and expect to make a final decision and announcement before the end of the year.

Hideo Kojima Teases Physint’s Ambitious Ideas

Kojima is shifting his focus away from Death Stranding and exploring new projects. His next game, a horror title called OD, will feature celebrity actors and unique episodes directed by well-known horror directors. While a release date is unknown, OD isn’t his only project. Kojima is also developing Physint, a game that will return him to the stealth-action gameplay he’s known for. Expected to be a PlayStation 6 title with a cast of famous actors, Physint is still in the very early stages of development, but Kojima has hinted at his grand vision for it.

Every Original Avenger, Ranked By Their Rogues Galleries

A hero is often judged by the strength of their enemies, and some villains are definitely more impressive than others. While every Avenger is a great hero, the challenges they face vary quite a bit. Ant-Man’s villains, for example, aren’t on the same level as those fought by Captain America or Thor. Let’s take a look at the original Avengers team and compare the quality of their respective villains.

The Simpsons Confirms a Marriage With Surprise Return

In recent seasons, The Simpsons has quietly made some significant changes, including introducing new characters and even removing others who seemed important. Fortunately, one character hasn’t been affected: Groundskeeper Willie’s wife, Maisie. The latest episode confirms she and Willie are still happily married and living together in their shack at Springfield Elementary.

Leaked Trailer for Long-Awaited Sequel Confirmed to Be Fake

A fake trailer for the highly anticipated game Shenmue IV appeared online in early December 2025, but the game’s developer, YS NET Inc., quickly confirmed it was created using artificial intelligence. While making AI-generated trailers is a common trend, releasing them as if they are real is misleading. This can confuse fans eagerly awaiting news about the game and creates problems for the developers. Ys Net had to spend time publicly clarifying the situation with a detailed message in both Japanese and English.

27 Years Ago Today, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Released One of Its Best Episodes Ever (And It Set Up a HUGE Reveal)

Today marks the 27th anniversary of a truly pivotal episode. Airing on December 8, 1998, Season 3’s “The Wish” had a huge impact on the entire Buffy the Vampire Slayer series and dramatically changed the course of the characters’ lives. It all stemmed from a single line of dialogue: “I wish Buffy Summers had never come to Sunnydale.”