The idea of space travel first began fascinating filmmakers decades before space flight became a reality; some of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When most people think science fiction, they first think of outer space. But space movies are hard to make, and most SF filmmakers ...

A legendary sci-fi franchise returns to theaters this year, and among all the reasons it's raising eyebrows none stand out more than the cast.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Setting a movie in outer space opens up an endless realm of possibilities. Franchises like Star Trek use it to explore hopeful ...

The term "space opera" refers to a subgenre of science fiction, which often involves interplanetary or intergalactic wars between opposing factions. Other elements include romance, melodramatic ...

Ten years on from 'The Force Awakens', we look back at what's gone right and what's gone wrong. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Before stepping down as Lucasfilm president, Kathleen Kennedy revealed her biggest Star Wars regret, and now is the best time to make amends.

Nearly 20 years ago, an iconic part of the Star Wars sci-fi film franchise made a trip aboard NASA's Space Shuttle for a ...

In the almost five decades since the release of Star Wars, many sci-fi movies tired (and failed) to copy its blockbuster formula.