2026’s Most Exciting Sci-Fi Was “Impossible” To Make for 2 Reasons

In a conversation with Empire, Lord and Miller talked about the difficulties of creating Project Hail Mary. Lord mentioned dealing with complex issues like fluctuating gravity, crafting a compelling story largely focused on a single character for extended periods, and making an emotional connection through scenes involving microbes and scientific experiments. He emphasized that the story’s success hinged on the development of a believable friendship between two characters.

7 Best Dramas to Binge on HBO Max Right Now (Dec ’25)

Okay, so if you’re like me and looking for some seriously good dramas to watch this December, I’ve got you covered. I’ve been checking things out, and there are seven shows on HBO Max that I think are absolute must-sees. Seriously, they’re perfect for cozying up when the weather gets cold!

The Monsterverse’s Godzilla Spinoff Is Officially Getting Its Own Prequel (& a Horrific New Titan)

Apple TV is creating a new series focusing on the origins of Monarch, the organization from the Legacy of Monsters universe. The show will star Wyatt Russell as a young Colonel Lee Shaw, exploring how he first encountered the Titans and helped establish Monarch. Legacy of Monsters Season 1 starts in 1952, following Shaw as he works with scientist Keiko Miura and meets a young Bill Randa while investigating Titan radiation. The season jumps to 1982, where Shaw returns from a disastrous mission to Hollow Earth, only to find out time passes much faster there – days spent in Hollow Earth equal 20 years in the real world.

5 Years Ago, Prime Video Quietly Released An Overlooked Sci-Fi Masterpiece

As a sci-fi fan, I’ve been really excited to see streaming services offer up some different kinds of stories lately. We’re getting away from just big-budget effects and endless reboots, and instead seeing a return to more thoughtful, character-driven sci-fi. Netflix has been great with films like Bird Box, The History of Future Folk, and They Cloned Tyrone – they all feel fresh and unique. But 2020 also brought us a fantastic original from Prime Video, and honestly, it’s quickly become one of my favorite sci-fi movies of the 21st century.

7 Best MCU Movie Trailers of All Time, Ranked

Looking back at all the trailers for Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, it’s clear they’re usually great at building hype without spoiling the story. However, some stand out as truly exceptional. Here’s a ranking of the seven best MCU movie trailers ever made.

The Best Mario Spin-Off Came Out 27 Years Ago Today

Mario games that aren’t the main series are generally really enjoyable, and Mario Kart is often considered one of the best multiplayer racing games ever made. But I still believe Mario Party is the best of them all. As the first Mario Party game celebrates its 27th anniversary in Japan, it’s a good time to remember how quickly it became a staple for Nintendo and why it’s remained so popular for the company all these years.