The 2025 Blockbuster Issue

The Inverse Interview
Stephanie Beatriz Can’t Keep Quiet

It’s the Twisted Metal star’s turn — to rule the post-apocalypse.

by Dais Johnston

The State Of The Blockbuster

What makes a movie a Blockbuster? The formula is not all that complicated: Great writing, lovable characters, and stories that speak to many and can live on through the ages. Making a great Blockbuster is far more complicated (and expensive) — but the juice is worth the squeeze. The joy and camaraderie that one creates just can’t be beat. Here’s the proof.

Feature
Why The Crow Was A Textbook Blockbuster Flop

What makes a blockbuster fail? 2024’s gothic flop offers some clues.

by Ryan Scott
Reel Science

'Jurassic World Rebirth' Perfectly Captures One of Science’s Biggest Ethical Dilemmas

The latest dino blockbuster has us asking the question again: Should we ever bring back extinct species?

Gaming

'GTA VI' And The State of the Gaming Blockbuster

What the biggest gaming blockbuster that’s yet to be released says about us.

Fantastic, Forsaken

The 'Fantastic Four' That Almost Was

Thirty-one years ago, Roger Corman executive produced a Fantastic Four movie to retain the rights to the superhero team. It never made it to the big screen.

Behind The Cape
Will The Real Clark Kent Please Stand Up?

The evolution of this down-to-Earth alter ego is essential to decoding the Man of Steel.

by Ryan Britt

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Retrospective

'Apollo 13' Remains The Last Great Space Race Blockbuster

By Mark Hill

From the Earth to the Academy Awards.

Retrospective

One Challenging Sci-Fi Epic Offers An Evil, But Honest, First Contact Story

By Rory Doherty

Hard to Be a God explores a more brutal side of a classic sci-fi concept.

Movies

The Best Scary Movies Of 2025 So Far, Ranked

By Matt Donato

It’s been a good year for horror.

Retrospective

'War Of The Worlds' Remains Steven Spielberg's Most Sneakily Subversive Film

By Gayle Sequeira

Bad aliens, but a better dad.

Trailers

'Bugonia' Looks Like Yorgos Lanthimos’ Strangest Movie Yet

By Dais Johnston

It all start with something magnificent.

News

After 'Dune 3,' Denis Villeneuve Will Direct The Next James Bond Movie

By Lyvie Scott

Double-oh-sept.

Review

'M3GAN 2.0' Gives The Horror Icon A Big, Bratty Upgrade

By Hoai-Tran Bui

M3GAN is a superhero now, we guess. And also, a superspy?

News

Marvel's Cursed Blade Reboot Just Got A Strange New Update

By Dais Johnston

A blast from the past.

Blu-ray

Before 'The Matrix,' One Simulation Thriller Fully Embraced Its Noir Origins

By Rory Doherty

With its new 4K Blu-ray release, it’s time to revisit the underrated Dark City.

MCU

The Punisher Will Return To The Big Screen In 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'

By Lyvie Scott

Spidey’s next adventure just got more complicated.