Ryan Britt

Ryan Britt is an editor and writer for Inverse. He covers TV, film, and books, with emphases on science fiction, Star Trek, Dune, Star Wars, Sherlock Holmes, James Bond, Doctor Who, comics, ‘80s pop culture, ‘90s music, kids’ media, and more. Formerly, he was the entertainment editor for Fatherly.

He is also the author of three non-fiction books: "Luke Skywalker Can’t Read" (2015), “Phasers On Stun!”(2022), and the Dune history book “The Spice Must Flow” (2023); all from Plume/Dutton Books (Penguin Random House.) His other writing has been published with the New York Times, Esquire, Den of Geek, SyFy Wire, VICE, StarTrek.com and elsewhere.

Ryan is represented by the Fischer-Harbage Literary Agency and lives in Portland, Maine with his wife and daughter.

Retrospective

The Moment 'Doctor Who' Turned A Weird Casting Choice Into A Moment Of Incredible Pathos

How does the Doctor choose a new face?

By Ryan Britt
Remembrance

Drew Struzan Redefined Star Wars Art And Movie Posters Forever

The poster artist was a giant among legends.

By Ryan Britt
KHAAAAN!

Star Trek's Bitterest Tragedy Just Got A New Canon Wrinkle

Who escaped Ceti Alpha V?

By Ryan Britt
Off the Grid

One 'Tron: Ares' Exclusion Highlights A Historical Paradox

Where's Tron?

By Ryan Britt
NYCC 2025

'VisionQuest' Might Finally Unite The MCU Canon

The WandaVision spinoff might be just the thing the MCU needs.

By Ryan Britt
NYCC 2025

Star Trek's Next Big Show Just Confirmed Its Release Date And A New Backstory

Holly Hunter's Captain Nahla Ake has a personal stake in the next bold story.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

That Time The Best Sci-Fi Show Of The '90s Dropped A Brutal, Game-Changing Twist

Nothing was every the same after this.

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

Nostalgic 'Tron: Ares' Post-Credits Scene Teases A Classic Return

The original evil program returns.

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

Did The 'Peacemaker' Finale Just Set Up Checkmate?

We might not get a Peacemaker Season 3. But clearly, Checkmate is returning to the DCU.

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

The Ending Of 'Tron: Ares' Actually Connects Directly To 'Tron: Legacy'

What is Ares up to?

By Ryan Britt
The Spice

'Dune 3’s Plans For Jessica Hint At A Surprising Book Theory

Will Dune 3 be more than just Messiah?

By Ryan Britt
Khaaaaan!

One Star Trek Backstory Just Got A Big Retcon

Oh, you thought they were alone there?

By Ryan Britt
Review

'Tron: Ares' Is Too Pure For This World

Delete your cynicism at the door, programs.

By Ryan Britt
Boldly Twisting

Star Trek Has Just Quietly Rebooted 3 Controversial Canon Events

The Last Starship is rewriting the history of the future, for the better.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

10 Years Ago, 'Doctor Who' Changed The Time Paradox Game Forever

Who composed Beethoven's 5th?

By Ryan Britt
Binge

What's The Best Watch Order For The 'Predator' Movies?

The Predator universe is a classic franchise. But how many films in the series are classics?

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

With One Major Character Upgrade, Star Trek Made History

Is Worf the most important character in Star Trek?

By Ryan Britt
Mashups

31 Years Later, One Star Trek Gaming Format Is Going Back To Its Roots

It’s all in the cards.

By Ryan Britt
Art

Renato Casaro's Amazing Sci-Fi Artwork Will Live Forever

The painter was 89 when he passed away.

By Ryan Britt
Trek Talk

An Ambitious Star Trek Spinoff Just Revealed Deep-Cut Details

It’s been a long time...

By Ryan Britt
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