July 2026

The 2026 Blockbuster Issue

The Inverse Interview

Rebecca Romijn Is Number One

By Lyvie Scott

The Blockbuster Issue

In a chaotic world, Blockbusters are wonderfully uncomplicated: All you need is great writing, lovable characters, and stories that speak to many.

Ok, you also need money, innovative movie-making techniques, and great actors like, say, Rebecca Romijn, who can grab everyone's attention and hold it. But when it works, well, that's what we live for. Let’s hear it for the Blockbuster!

Spidey Sense

The Spider-Men That Time Forgot

What does it take to be Spider-Man? We caught up with the web-crawlers who slipped through the cracks to find out.

Look Up

Why Superhero Capes Define DC — But Not Marvel

Not all costumed heroes wear capes.

Lost Classics

How Roger Corman’s Zany B-Movies Invented The Modern Blockbuster

From ‘50s monster movies through ‘90s superhero fare, B-movie king Roger Corman was the invisible force behind the creation of the blockbuster.

Force Rant

Hear Me Out: The First Blockbuster Is 'Star Wars,' Not 'Jaws'

Let's settle this.

Exclusive

How Destin Daniel Cretton Brought Spider-Man Back To Earth

From VFX to costume design, reflective moments to swinging solo, director Destin Daniel Cretton made Peter Parker feel real again in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Reel Stories

I Projected 'The Odyssey' In 70mm. Here's Why It Proves Movies Are Back

To see Nolan’s latest epic on analog film is to be part of an Odyssey in it of itself.

Review

In 'Strange New Worlds' Season 4, Star Trek Takes A Victory Lap

Review

'The Odyssey' Is A Majestic, Haunting Epic Like No Other

Review

'Silo' Season 3 Is A Masterclass In Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi

Review

'Supergirl' Shoots For The Stars, And Lands In The Middle

Review

'Disclosure Day' Wants You To Believe

Review

'Masters Of The Universe' Achieves The Impossible

Review

'House Of The Dragon' Reclaims The Magic, Fire, And Blood Of Its First Season

Review

'The Immortal Man' Is The Swan Song 'Peaky Blinders' Deserves

Review

'For All Mankind' Season 5 Proves It's One Of The Bravest Sci-Fi Shows Of All Time

Rewind

20 Years Ago, The Best Sci-Fi Show Of The Century Went Darker Than Ever Before

By Ryan Britt

Battlestar Galactica’s third season began with one of the most hardcore storylines ever, which holds up like it aired yesterday.

News

The Transformers Franchise Is Revving Up Its Engines Again

By Lyvie Scott

And Steven Spielberg is back in the driver’s seat.

News

A Brand-New 'Doctor Who' Show Is Coming to TV — But There's A Catch

By Dais Johnston

A spinoff for all the Unearthly children out there.

Rewind

20 Years Ago, Scorsese’s Undercover Crime Epic Joined An Incredible Oscars Club

By Rory Doherty

Only four crime dramas have won Best Picture, and The Departed is one of them.

Entertainment

A Very Brief History Of Fan Fiction

By Ryan Britt

Brush up on your fan fic.

Reylo

How the Most Controversial Star Wars FanFic Created 'The Love Hypothesis'

By Dais Johnston

Maybe certain Star Wars fans were right all along.

Rewind

15 Years Ago, 'American Horror Story' Resurrected the Horror Anthology For The 21st Century

By Richard Chachowski

Welcome to Murder House.

Rewind

30 Years Later, The Wachowski Sisters’ Debut Noir Thriller Is Still Radical

By Chrishaun Baker

Bound both honors and subverts the nature of noir.

Cheatsheet

Everything We Know About 'Avengers: Doomsday' So Far

By Dais Johnston

Get ready for worlds to collide.

News

'The Host' Is Getting A 20th Anniversary Re-Release

By Dais Johnston

Before there was Parasite, there was The Host.