Entertainment

Dec 2025

The Cozy Issue

Unless you’re a Hobbit living in the Shire in the Third Age, life isn’t all that cozy. Through sickness, global chaos, financial strife, or a cornucopia of daily anxiety, existence is no cup of tea. Yes, adversity leads to growth — and the path to a rewarding life is not paved. But along that path, we all need to reset, to pause, to find that cozy place.

By Tyghe Trimble
Entertainment

15 Years of Marvel

15 years ago, Tony Stark declared "I am Iron Man" and the Marvel Cinematic Universe was born. To celebrate, Inverse explores the past, present, and future of the MCU with a week-long special issue. Welcome to 15 Years of Marvel.

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The Summer Blockbuster Issue

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Entertainment

Zack Snyder's Superhero Issue

News

'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die’s Cliffhanger Ending Was Intentional

'WandaVision' Creator Exits Marvel — But That World Will Return This Year

You Can Watch Two Versions Of The 'Spider-Noir' Teaser

The Inverse Interview

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How 'My Father’s Shadow' Reinvents The Ghost Story

Spoilers

'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die’s Cliffhanger Ending Was Intentional

The Inverse Interview

'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die' Is Gore Verbinski's Apocalyptic Warning Against AI

The Inverse Interview

How Sam Raimi’s 'Send Help' Defies The Desert Island Thriller

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Nia DaCosta Breaks Down The Most Brutal Scene In '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple'

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'28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' Just Changed The Rage Virus As We Know It

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'The Marvels' Director Knew The 'Avengers: Doomsday' Captain America Reveal "For Years"

Future Trek

Star Trek Boss Says 'Starfleet Academy' Has “Limitless Engine” For Future Seasons

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How Genndy Tartakovsky Brought 'Primal' Back From The Dead

Spoilers

“Why Did I Root For This Man To Commit Murder?” 'No Other Choice's Bleak Stance On AI

The Inverse Interview

How Paul Feig Pulled Off That Wild Twist In 'The Housemaid'

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How 'Dust Bunny' Gave Bryan Fuller A Second Life On The Big Screen

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How A Former Pixar Animator Made Netflix’s Most Underrated New Fantasy Adventure

The Inverse Interview

'100 Nights of Hero' Holds Up A Mirror To Our World

The Inverse Interview

David Freyne Makes His Own Eternity

Spoilers

How 'The X-Factor' Inspired 'The Running Man’s Biggest Change From Stephen King’s Book

Reviews

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'Crime 101' Is A Slick, But Safe Tribute To The LA-Set Heist

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'Wuthering Heights' Is Not The Sicko Gothic Fantasy We Were Promised

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Why You Have To Avoid All Spoilers For 'Sirāt'

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'The Strangers - Chapter 3' Is The Be-All, End-All Of Abominable Remakes

Sundance 2026 Review

'Zi' Is An Existential Dream Of A Time-Travel Movie

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It Doesn’t Get Much Campier Than 'The Gallerist'

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'Send Help' Is 'Triangle Of Sadness' For The Gore Hounds

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How One Awesome Time Loop Sci-Fi Thriller Stole Its Mojo Back From Tom Cruise

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'Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials' Is Already The Most Delightful Murder Mystery Of The Year

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'Wonder Man' Is As Close To Perfection As The MCU Can Get

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'The Beauty' Gives Sci-Fi TV A Campy Shot In The Arm

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'Ponies' Is Better As A Buddy Comedy Than A Spy Thriller

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'His & Hers' Is A By-The-Numbers Crime Thriller Saved By Steamy Chemistry

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'Dead Man’s Wire' Proves Gus Van Sant Movies Still Matter

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'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms' Is Exactly What You Want From Game Of Thrones

Trek Tech

Star Trek Quietly Just Rebooted Some Wild Sci-Fi Tech

By Ryan Britt

Time to ditch the spacesuit?

The Worst of All Worlds

Was 'Stranger Things' Ending Really The Worst? Ranking 5 Controversial Sci-Fi Finales

By Ryan Britt

“The Rightside Up” may not be the most-debated sci-fi finale of all time.

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'Gravity Falls’ Finale Dared To Go Beyond The TV

By Dais Johnston

The “X-Files for kids” show perfected fan interaction.

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Dunk’s Trial In 'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms' Just Changed History Forever

By Dais Johnston

It’s the Westerosi Butterfly Effect.

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'Dark Winds' Is Still The Best Mystery Show You Haven't Seen

By Dais Johnston

The AMC noir hits a new high, even while leaving the reservation with its fourth season.

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How 'Dracula' Triumphed Over One Obvious Shortcoming

By Ryan Britt

Dracula changed everything. But which version of the 1931 classic should you watch?

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35 Years Later, 'The Silence of the Lambs' Remains Relevant For All The Wrong Reasons

By Mark Hill

Serial killers and glass ceilings.

Spoilers

'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' May Have Just Confirmed A Wild Fan Theory

By Dais Johnston

When you’re thick as a castle wall, you can survive a little fire.

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How 'My Father’s Shadow' Reinvents The Ghost Story

By Lyvie Scott

Akinola Davies Jr. unpacks his heartbreaking directorial debut.

TV

Let’s Get Super Nerdy About The Missing Sigils In 'Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms'

By Dais Johnston

Including one oversight the showrunner admits is a mistake.