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

Superman on a couch in a therapy office
Entertainment

Zack Snyder's Superhero Issue

News

Star Wars Is Resurrecting A Bizarre Deep-Cut Reference

Disney And Star Wars Are Burying Their Most Embarrassing Failure

Netflix Is Repeating A Huge Stunt To Hype The Next 'Stranger Things'

The Inverse Interview

The Inverse Interview

How 'DreamQuil' Creates A Beautiful Version Of An Ugly Future

221B For Life

'Young Sherlock' Turns Heated Rivals Into Kickass Partners

Exclusive

How The Director of 'WALL-E' Made The Year’s Most “Wholesome” Sci-Fi Movie

The Inverse Interview

How Two Indie Directors Made The Coolest Multiverse Movie Of The Year

The Inverse Interview

Dan Trachtenberg Has "Multiple Things" Planned For The Predator Franchise

Exclusive

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

Spoilers

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

Spoilers

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

Exclusive

'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

Exclusive

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'

Reviews

SXSW Review

'Normal' Is An Above-Average Action Thriller Saved By Bob Odenkirk

SXSW Review

'Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice' Is Time-Travel Action At Its Zaniest

Review

'Invincible' Season 4 Goes Full-On Space Opera — And It’s About Damn Time

SXSW Review

'I Love Boosters' Is A Messy, Maximalist Masterpiece

SXSW Review

'Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come' Doubles Down On Delirious Supernatural Terror

Review

'Undertone' Is Scariest With What It Doesn’t Show

Review

'Project Hail Mary' Is Popcorn Sci-Fi At Its Most Crowdpleasing

Review

'One Piece' Season 2 Finally Reaches Its Goofy Stride

Review

'Outlander' Season 8 Is A Fitting Swan Song For The Time-Travel Romance

Review

'The Bride!' Is Stylish, Garish, And Soulless

221B For Life

'Young Sherlock' Turns Heated Rivals Into Kickass Partners

Review

'Hoppers' Is A Gonzo Reinvention Of The Age-Old Disney Formula

Review

'Scream 7' Review: The Good, The Bad, And The Meta

Review

'Monarch' Season 2 Pays Off Apple TV’s Monstrous Gamble

Review

'Paradise' Season 2 Takes The Post-Apocalyptic Thriller To Bold New Territory

Inverse Recommends

'The Night Agent' Finally Finds A Way To Innovate In Season 3

Spoilers

'Project Hail Mary' Author Reveals Why That Twist Ending Is So Essential

By Ryan Britt

An inversion of one step in Ryland Grace’s hero's journey is crucial to this story.

News

Star Wars Is Resurrecting A Bizarre Deep-Cut Reference

By Dais Johnston

Maul is getting a little nostalgic.

From Game To Screen

The 'Life Is Strange' TV Adaptation Just Got The Perfect Director

By Chrishaun Baker

From Devil's Kettle to Arcadia Bay.

News

Disney And Star Wars Are Burying Their Most Embarrassing Failure

By Dais Johnston

A titanic blunder.

Rewind

15 Years Ago, Bradley Cooper Made The Right Kind Of Dumb Sci-Fi Movie

By Mark Hill

The only limit is the imagination.

Rewind

How 'Midnight Special' Flipped The Script On The Sci-Fi Government Chase Movie

By Julia Lloyd George

Kid discovers supernatural forces; government finds kid; chase ensues. It used to be so simple — until Midnight Special came along.

The Upside Down

Netflix Is Repeating A Huge Stunt To Hype The Next 'Stranger Things'

By Dais Johnston

Travel to the theater to travel back in time.

SXSW Review

'Normal' Is An Above-Average Action Thriller Saved By Bob Odenkirk

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Ben Wheatley elevates a shaky script from John Wick’s Derek Kolstad.

Timey Wimey

Why The Return Of "The Dalek's Master Plan" Is Such A Big Deal

By Dais Johnston

One chapter from Doctor Who history now, slightly more complete.

Trailers

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Trailer May Have Just Accidentally Spoiled A Fan-Favorite Marvel Series

By Dais Johnston

Election day has come and gone.