Sci-Fi

Scary Movie led the box office in its first release in 13 years. Masters of the Universe opened weakly despite a high budget.

June 06, 2026 Reported by AI

A new gameplay trailer for sci-fi RPG Exodus revealed a morality system with paladin and immortal alignments. The footage aired at the Future Games Show on June 6. Developer Archetype drew comparisons to Mass Effect while highlighting key differences.

Shawn Levy will direct the original sci-fi drama Somewhere Out There for Netflix. The project stems from a spec script by Max Taxe that the streamer acquired in a bidding war.

May 07, 2026 Reported by AI

A recent online post highlights several award-winning sci-fi and fantasy book series aimed at middle grade readers.

Updated projections show Amazon MGM Studios' Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, set for over $100 million globally this weekend, up significantly from earlier $50 million North American estimates. The sci-fi adaptation opens in over 4,000 North American theaters amid strong reviews (95% critics, 98% audience on Rotten Tomatoes) and massive trailer buzz, while Searchlight's Ready or Not 2 eyes $14 million worldwide.

March 16, 2026 Reported by AI

Alex Prager's debut feature DreamQuil, starring Elizabeth Banks and John C. Reilly, premiered in the Narrative Spotlight section at SXSW on March 16, 2026. The satirical sci-fi soap opera explores themes of data mining, wellness schemes, AI, and domestic life in a retro-futuristic world plagued by air pollution. Reviews praise its design but note it falls short of thematic cohesion.