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 Men’s Journal, the New York Times, Esquire, Den of Geek, SyFy Wire, VICE, Clarkesworld, StarTrek.com, and elsewhere.

Rewind

35 Years Ago, Star Trek Rebooted A Lost Episode From A Canceled Series With Wild Results

What if Kirk, not Picard, had beaten the Devil?

By Ryan Britt
Cheatsheet

'Monarch' Season 2 Boasts A New Titan, More Flashbacks, And A Godzilla x Kong Team-Up

Legacy of Monsters is back. Here’s everything we know.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

One Hidden Gem of Catherine O'Hara’s Legacy Is This Forgotten Sci-Fi Reboot

Let's go back to The Outer Limits. No, the other one.

By Ryan Britt
There Can Be Only One

The New 'Highlander' Reboot Is Blending Canon With A Crucial Character

Who watches the immortals?

By Ryan Britt
DCU

Is Martian Manhunter Finally Making His DCU Debut?

Pass the Chocos.

By Ryan Britt
Countdown

Artemis 2 Launch Date Delayed Until March. Here's Why

Here’s your quick guide to all things Artemis II.

By Ryan Britt
Inverse Interview

Star Trek Just Answered A Big Canon Question With A Massive Twist

The folks at Starfleet Academy answer a burning question about the Klingons.

By Ryan Britt
New Worlds

Why The Cosmere Coming To TV And Movies Is Such a Big Deal

Get ready for the Sandersonverse!

By Ryan Britt
Movies

40 Years Later, Henry Cavill Is The Perfect Choice To Reboot 'Highlander'

There can be only one! Or maybe more!

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

35 Years Ago, Star Trek Retroactively Created New Canon, And No One Noticed

One blistering Next Gen episode still holds up.

By Ryan Britt
Exclusive

6 Years Later, Star Trek Is Flipping The Script On Its Darkest Twist

Oded Fehr joins a whole new take on the Federation

By Ryan Britt
TV

'Starfleet Academy' Just Dropped The Weirdest Alien Easter Egg Ever

Showing the Lapling some love.

By Ryan Britt
Sleep Science

Do Sounds Really Help Us To Sleep?

And how a story without an ending could shape future of sleep.

By Ryan Britt
Retro Power

'Masters of the Universe' Finally Returns To Its Sci-Fi Roots

He-Man has the power for the first time since 1987.

By Ryan Britt
Space Race

'For All Mankind' Finally Confirms Season 5 Release Date With New Trailer

Get ready for the alternate 2012.

By Ryan Britt
TV

The Cult-Classic Sci-Fi 'Blake’s 7' Is Getting Rebooted

The vintage Rebellion is back.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

The Weird Identity Crisis At The Center Of 'From Dusk till Dawn'

Is it really a vampire movie if the vampires don't show up for an hour?

By Ryan Britt
Starfleet Academy

Star Trek Just Gave An Old Alien Race A New Superpower

Let’s talk about that “psionic wall” in Starfleet Academy.

By Ryan Britt
Icons

Paul Giamatti Embraces His Science Fiction Destiny

The Starfleet Academy star talks about the books that shaped him, how sci-fi has influenced him as an artist, and why he’s always thinking about things 500 years in the future.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

45 Years Ago, David Cronenberg Secretly Mastered A Sci-Fi Subgenre

The Canadian is more than just body horror.

By Ryan Britt