Science Fiction Movies - Looper

Kieran Fisher

The Duke Nukem Movie Will Only Succeed By Embracing Its Evil Dead Trappings (& Ditching The Outdated Humor)

A "Duke Nukem" movie is in the works from the creators of "Cobra Kai," and it's already shaping up to be a forgettable "Men In a Black" ripoff.

Michael Montgomery

Underrated Sci-Fi Films From The 2010s That Deserve Another Watch

Sci-fi has been a staple of cinema for many years, and while many are iconic, others are underappreciated. These are the 2010 films that deserve another watch.

Looper Staff

Actors Who Played More Than One Role In The MCU

As expansive as the Marvel Cinematic Universe may be, there have been times when an actor has been cast in more than one role in the franchise.

Steven Thrash

Star Wars: Bringing Darth Maul Back From The Dead Was George Lucas' Idea

Longtime "Star Wars" fans may be interested to learn more about how and why George Lucas brought back fan-favorite character, Darth Maul.

Chris Hodges

Why These PG-13 Movies Got R-Rated Sequels

For a PG movie to have an R-rated sequel, there's usually a fascinating story behind why that decision was made.

Steven Thrash

Star Trek: Rod Roddenberry Expresses Concern Over Dark Tone In Newer Series

Longtime "Star Trek" fans may be interested to think what Rod Roddenberry, the son of legendary creator Gene Roddenberry, thinks of the newer shows.

Nathan P. Gibson

Mon Mothma Facts Only Fans Of The Rebel Alliance Will Know

Mon Mothma is a major player in "Andor" and a hugely important figure in "Star Wars." Here are some facts only true fans of the Rebel Alliance will know.

Tim Lammers

Renfield Proves If Universal Wants A Dark Universe Reboot, Nostalgia - Not Modernization - Is The Ticket

Renfield might be proof that Universal is finally understanding why people love their classic monsters in the first place.

Gabran Gray

The Entire Star Wars Old Republic Era Explained

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... was the Old Republic Era. We break down this time of insurrection, instability and war between the Jedi and Sith.

Jason Shomer

What Happened To Will Rodman In Planet Of The Apes?

James Franco had a key role in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" as Will Rodman, but he didn't factor into the sequels. What happened to the character?

Charles Switzer

Chris Tucker Drew Inspiration From Prince For The Fifth Element's Ruby Rhod

Prince was initially supposed to play Ruby Rhod, and Chris Tucker modeled the part on the singer's appearance after he withdrew from "The Fifth Element."

Kristi Roe-Owen

The 21 Best Sci-Fi Movies Of 2023

Whether you're into evil robots or interstellar dinosaurs, there's something for everyone. Let's launch into the best sci-fi movies of 2023.

George Lucas laughing with Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka

Jasmine R.

The Plan Behind George Lucas' Original Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Explained

George Lucas had planned a sequel trilogy before handing the reins over to Disney. Here's the plan behind Lucas' original "Star Wars" sequel trilogy explained.

Patrick Phillips

The Marvels Teaser Trailer Has Fans Obsessing Over Kamala Khan & Goose

Marvel fans are expressing their excitement about the pairing of Kamala Khan and Goose in the latest trailer for the MCU's upcoming film, "The Marvels."

Don Kaye

John Wick Director Chad Stahelski Says He's Had Talks About Directing A Marvel Movie - Exclusive

Chad Stahelski told Looper in an interview that he's previously been approached about directing a Marvel movie. Here's which one we think it might've been.

Senator Palpatine speaking with Anakin Skywalker

Jason Connolly

Star Wars' Ian McDiarmid Enjoyed Playing The Emperor Most In Revenge Of The Sith

The Emperor himself is clearly a big fan of the prequel trilogy.

Cameron Roy Hall

The Force Awakens: Andy Serkis' Hilarious Dinner Incident With Mark Hamill

The very first meeting of Andy Serkis and Mark Hamill didn't go how you'd expect.

Nick Staniforth

Star Wars: Gwendoline Christie Claims Phasma Hated Finn Because She Fancied Him

Captain Phasma's disdain for Finn was rooted in her own repression, according to the actress who played her.

Nick Staniforth

Star Wars' Andy Serkis & Ian McDiarmid Were Inspired By A Fellow Franchise Villain

Two of the biggest Star Wars villains drew inspiration from the same iconic Hammer villain.

Various scenes from Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049

Stella Hall

The Entire Blade Runner Timeline Explained

Need the CliffsNotes on Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049? Look no further!

Mikael Trench

Why Tristar Pictures Never Released Godzilla 2 Or 3 (But At Least We Had A Show)

Despite some sequel plans making minor progress, any follow-ups to 1998' "Godzilla" were met with little excitement from audiences, fans, or licensees.

Adam Levine

The Biggest Differences Between Starship Troopers And The Book

Prepare for an all-out assault as we dig into the biggest differences between Paul Verhoeven's Starship Troopers and Robert Heinlein's classic novel.

Jeff Litton

Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi Will Have A Theatrical Run In April For Its 40th Anniversary

The 1983 film "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" will have another theatrical run in honor of its 40th anniversary.

Mark D. McKee

Star Wars' New Jedi Order Movie Is Already Missing An Opportunity To Please Fans

The knowledge that Rey will be returning for Star Wars' New Jedi Order film seems to signal that the franchise is missing a big opportunity to please fans.

Shane O'Neill

Star Wars' Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni Have A Collaborative Whiteboard To Keep Track Of Stories

"Star Wars" creatives Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have a canon whiteboard to keep track of the increasingly expansive galaxy far, far away.

Renée Camus

The Hunger Games Actors Whose Real-Life Relationship Mirrored Their Characters

On the set of the YA sequel "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," these actors' real-life relationship mirrored that of their characters in the film.

Kathleen Kennedy attends the 2017 Star Wars Celebration

Max Miller

Star Wars: Kathleen Kennedy Addresses The 'Shelved' Rogue Squadron & Kevin Feige Films

Kevin Feige's and Patty Jenkins' "Star Wars" films were reportedly shelved, but now Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is setting the record straight.