Science Fiction

China’s sci-fi industry recorded gross revenues of 126.1 billion yuan (US$18.2 billion) in 2025, up 15.7% year-on-year, according to an annual report released at the China Science Fiction Convention on Friday. Sci-fi-related online search traffic surged 203.3% year-on-year. The sector builds on breakout hits like The Three-Body Problem amid China’s technological push.

March 28, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Science Saru has released a new trailer for its upcoming Ghost in the Shell anime series, offering the clearest glimpse yet of the project. The series, based on Masamune Shirow's manga, is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video in July.

The Nantianmen Project appears as a science fiction story about humanity defending Earth from alien invasion, yet full-scale mock-ups of its platforms have appeared at China's air shows in recent years. A novel of the same title was published in 2022, with development reportedly starting in 2017. This blending of fiction and reality has sparked speculation that it previews China's ambitions for integrated air-space dominance amid rivalry with the United States.

February 10, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Universal Pictures has released a featurette for Steven Spielberg's new film Disclosure Day, in which the director shares thoughts on extraterrestrial life. The preview highlights the movie's theme of global revelation about alien existence. The film features a notable cast and reunites Spielberg with screenwriter David Koepp.

Actor Paul Giamatti, a longtime Star Trek fan, has joined the cast of the upcoming Paramount+ series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy as the season's antagonist, Nus Braka. The role came about after Giamatti expressed interest in appearing in the franchise during press for his film The Holdovers. Co-showrunner Alex Kurtzman revealed that Giamatti specifically requested to play the main villain.

January 12, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds concluded with a dramatic finale that has prompted varied responses from cast and critics. Actors shared insights into character arcs, while some observers questioned the episode's alignment with the franchise's ethos. Showrunners also teased future storylines amid ongoing production.