There’s no lack of delightfully bad sci-fi movies – we owe a lot of those to the cheesy B-movies of the 1950s and early 60s! But some stand out as particularly awful… yet strangely enjoyable. Here are seven of them, and honestly, a few are better than we remember.
As a big fan of the Mad Max films, I was bummed to hear that Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is leaving HBO Max on February 15th. It arrived on the platform last July, and while it didn’t do amazing numbers at the box office – earning $174 million with a $168 million budget – I thought it was a really solid entry in the series. Plus, critics seemed to agree, giving it a “Certified Fresh” rating with a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences loved it too, with an 88% rating! It’s a shame it’s going, but hopefully it’ll be available elsewhere soon.
The online co-op features in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker are still available, and they’re a highlight of the game. While these modes weren’t fully appreciated at launch, they’re incredibly fun now. You can team up with friends for the game’s complex story missions and epic boss battles, or compete in fast-paced deathmatches with up to six players. Mastering the game’s mechanics makes these matches especially challenging and rewarding.
The game proved quite challenging for many players, likely due to limited resources and aggressive enemies. However, a new free update introduces ‘Temporal Diver’ difficulty – an easy mode that lets players enjoy the story without the constant threat of being defeated.
Despite their huge budgets, modern Godzilla movies don’t quite capture the special appeal of the older Shōwa and Heisei eras. While those were generally the peak years for the franchise, even then, some films from those periods are still underrated and deserve more recognition.
Amazon faced criticism last year for using artificial intelligence to create English dubs for popular anime series on its streaming service, including Banana Fish, Vinland Saga, and No Game No Life. Fans strongly disliked the AI-generated dubs, leading Amazon to remove them. So far, the company hasn’t used this technology for any other anime, and it doesn’t appear they plan to in the future.
A prominent Resident Evil insider, Dusk Golem, recently shared on X (formerly Twitter) that Capcom is targeting a release of Resident Evil 10 sooner than many expect. If the information is correct, the wait between Resident Evil Requiem and Resident Evil 10 will be just three years – significantly shorter than the five-year gap between Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil Requiem.
The Secret Invasion series highlights many of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s weaknesses, and it’s especially disappointing because the original comic book was excellent. Published in 2008 by Marvel, the Secret Invasion comic – created by Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Yu – featured a fantastic build-up spanning four years. Though not flawless, the comic is a landmark Avengers story from the 2000s. Seeing Marvel Studios mishandle such a promising and important story feels like a real missed opportunity.
Players of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet can now receive a special Hisuian Typhlosion through a Mystery Gift. This Pokemon was used by the winner of the 2026 Pokemon Latin America Championships and comes equipped with powerful moves like Shadow Ball, Eruption, Heat Wave, and Overheat. It also has the Blaze ability and starts at level 50, making it a strong addition to any team right away.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the new Ghost in the Shell anime, given the franchise’s strong history. Currently slated for release in July as part of the Summer 2026 season, the anime will be available worldwide on Prime Video – excluding Russia and China. While it’s unclear if the series will also stream on Crunchyroll or Netflix, Prime Video has secured exclusive rights, continuing its expansion into anime content, according to Deadline.