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

Inverse Recommends

10 Hidden Sci-Fi Movie Gems On Netflix

By Dais Johnston

The forgotten-but-excellent sci-fi thrillers the algorithm won't show you.

Review

'Ray Gunn' Is The Exact Movie We Need Right Now

By Lyvie Scott

It took 30 years for Brad Bird to deliver his magnum opus. The wait was well worth it.

Inverse Recommends

40 Years Ago, Wes Craven Put His Own Bizarre Twist On 'Frankenstein'

By Josh Bell

Deadly Friend mixes the silly and the disturbing.

The Force

Princess Leia Is Finally Getting The Spotlight She Deserves

By Dais Johnston

But where was she that whole time?

Opinion

Star Wars Fans Are Cranky. But Star Wars Fanfic Writers Are Having A Blast

By Lyvie Scott

As the fandom drifts from the saga that started it all, a new saga takes center stage.

Rewind

5 Years Later, 'No Time to Die' Feels Like a 'Spectre' Retcon

By James Grebey

Léa Seydoux and Daniel Craig's lack of chemistry is kind of the point.

Exclusive

'Dark Matter' Season 2 Reveals Daniela's Trauma — And It’s Got Nothing To Do With The Multiverse

By Ryan Britt

Things are starting to make sense.

Secret Histories

How Star Trek Created Fan Fic As We Know It

By Ryan Britt

The final frontier was the foundation for fan fiction.

Rewind

A Half-Century Later, 'Marathon Man' Is Still More Than Its Most Infamous Quote

By Mark Hill

A safe choice for movie night.

News

27 Years Later, The Most Outlandish Star Wars Villain Has, Somehow, Returned

By Dais Johnston

“Don’t count on it, Slime ball!”