Here are 7 fantastic science fiction movies that don’t get nearly enough attention – many people have even forgotten about them! This list is perfect for dedicated sci-fi lovers looking for hidden gems and a deeper dive into the genre.
Many shows have playfully imitated or borrowed from Star Trek, like The Orville and Black Mirror. The most successful ones celebrate the original series rather than trying to tear it apart. It’s funny, because some longtime Star Trek fans have criticized newer shows for not being respectful enough! If you want to see a perfect example of getting that balance right, look no further than Galaxy Quest, a wonderfully clever sci-fi film that first came out 26 years ago today – on December 25, 1999 – and quickly became a beloved classic.
2025 has been an unusual year for the tech industry. While we’ve seen significant changes before, the impact of artificial intelligence has been particularly disruptive. Microsoft is heavily investing in AI, but the results so far have been inconsistent.
Season 3 of Tracker brought big changes for Colter and his team, largely because of the departure of key characters, Bobby and Velma. This meant Colter often had to think on his feet to solve cases, and a surprising new assignment really threw him for a loop.
She’s most famous for her role as the Pigeon Lady in ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,’ where Kevin McCallister gets separated from his family and faces off against the Wet Bandits, Harry and Marv, once again. Just like in the first movie, Kevin finds an unlikely friend in someone who initially seems frightening, and everything works out in the end.
The 2007 release of Alien vs Predator: Requiem significantly impacted both the Alien and Predator franchises. The film not only continued the crossover between the two series, but also showed what a Xenomorph offspring of a Predator would look like. It expanded on Predator lore while also making some subtle changes to the established Alien universe. Key developments included the Predators’ response to the events of the first film and the Weyland-Yutani Corporation obtaining Predator technology, both of which had lasting consequences for their respective storylines.
The popular Netflix series Emily in Paris returned to the streaming charts after its fifth season premiered on December 18th. The show was the second most-watched English-language series on Netflix for the week of December 15th-21st, racking up 13.5 million views and a total of 78 million hours watched. It was only surpassed by the miniseries Man Vs. Baby, starring Rowan Atkinson. Surprisingly, Emily in Paris even outperformed all seasons of Stranger Things, which currently holds five spots in the Top 10, ahead of its final season.
A new trailer released in theaters over Christmas features Chris Hemsworth reprising his role as Thor, shown seemingly praying to the memory of his father, Odin, before facing off against Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. The trailer also confirms India Rose Hemsworth will return as Love, Thor’s adopted daughter (previously Gorr’s child), last seen in Thor: Love & Thunder. Through a few powerful scenes, Thor hints at just how dangerous Doom will be for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Films like Prisoners, Gone Girl, The Hateful Eight, and Knives Out all fit this trend. However, many other mystery films, even those that were initially popular, haven’t stood the test of time and are largely forgotten. It would be wonderful if they received renewed attention.
A heartwarming but bittersweet reunion brought three women from Walford back to a location with a tragic past. Meanwhile, one resident made a selfless act, and a surprising connection formed between two people who normally clash.