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From relativistic time dilation to causal loops, these five films use real scientific ideas and strict internal rules to make time travel feel surprisingly plausible.
Explore how Star Wars, Doctor Who and superheroes share cosmic storytelling, from science-fiction worlds and romance to the rise of space-set comic-book films.
Bumblebee remains the most character-focused modern Transformers film, with classic robot designs, a strong human connection and free streaming on YouTube.
Stephen King’s 11.22.63 turns a Kennedy assassination mission into a tense, romantic and surprisingly dangerous time-travel thriller.
J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek trilogy divided fans, but its bold reboot restored Paramount’s confidence and helped launch a new era of Star Trek television.
Anya Taylor-Joy moves from Apple TV’s slow-burning thriller Lucky to a larger role as Alia Atreides in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three.
Chris Carter’s director’s cut of The X-Files: I Want to Believe is shorter, overturning the usual expectation that a director’s cut adds footage.
Billie Piper explains that Rose Tyler is not the next Doctor, while the BBC’s competitive tender leaves Doctor Who’s future uncertain.
Netflix has confirmed that Black Mirror season 8 is in production, with Charlie Brooker returning and no release date announced yet.
Murderbot season 2 has added a huge ensemble, including Steve Buscemi, Wanda Sykes and Michael Sheen, while ART’s voice remains a mystery.
Harrison Ford will not appear in Blade Runner 2099. Here is the new Prime Video series’ story, cast and confirmed Australian release date.
J.J. Abrams’ return with The End of Oak Street offers a chance to revisit the unusual films and television series that shaped his genre-spanning career.
Andy Weir’s new Audible Original, Exoplanet, brings time travel, alien threats and survival across centuries to a full-cast audio thriller launching 5 November.
The Ninth Jedi takes Star Wars into a forgotten future, showing how the franchise can build a fresh saga without relying on the Skywalker family.
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