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Aang stands with Sokka and Katara in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Avatar: The Last Airbender review: a serviceable adaptation

Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender is an imperfect, inoffensive live-action adaptation of one of this century's most beloved animated shows.
Paul walks in the desert in Dune: Part Two.

Is Dune 2 the next Empire Strikes Back? Here’s what the critics are saying

The early word on Dune: Part Two is overwhelmingly positive. But can Dune 2 become the next Empire Strikes Back for our generation? Here's what the critics say.
Tye Sheridan's Wade Watts looks up to Olivia Cooke's Art3mis in Ready Player One.

Like Ready Player One on Netflix? Then watch these three great sci-fi movies on Netflix

Once you've finished with Ready Player One, then check out these other great sci-fi movies currently streaming on Netflix.
Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox in "Back to the Future."

10 best time travel movies of all time, ranked

The best time travel movies, from About Time to Back to the Future, explore entertaining possibilities as characters move through the past, present, and future.
Ripley tends to Newt in Aliens.

Aliens is overrated. Here’s why the James Cameron sequel fails to live up to Alien

Aliens has come to be regarded as equal to or better than Alien. But the sequel is a betrayal of what made its predecessor great.
Godzilla has pink spikes in Godzilla x Kong

10 most anticipated sci-fi movies of 2024

From Dune and Alien sequels to tons of book adaptations, 2024 has some highly anticipated sci-fi movies premiering throughout the year.
Michael Keaton being followed by a man in a bird costume in a scene from Birdman.

Don’t miss these 5 movies leaving Max in January you have to watch right now

Get the maximum out of your subscription by catching the five movies leaving Max in January that you have to watch right now.
Paul walks in a desert in Dune: Part Two.

Everything you need to know about Dune: Part Two

The story of Paul Atreides and his heroic journey will continue later this year in Dune: Part Two. Here is everything we know so far.
Han Solo points at himself in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

10 surprising facts about Star Wars you didn’t know

These are facts about Star Wars that even fans may not know.
Dave walking on the ship in 2001: A Space Odyssey.

7 most visually stunning sci-fi movies ever, ranked

From the groundbreaking 2001: A Space Odyssey to the immersive Avatar, the sci-fi movies with the best visuals are influential masterpieces made to mesmerize.
Kay Vass joined by her small alien companion called Nix in a futuristic city.

Disney confirms, then retracts Star Wars Outlaws release window

Star Wars Outlaws might be released in late 2024, according to a now-retracted Disney blog post.
Gordon Cormier as Avatar Aang in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

10 most anticipated Netflix shows of 2024

Ambitious sci-fi epics, returning period dramas, and live-action adaptations of beloved animated classics are among the most exciting Netflix shows in 2024.
Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.

The 10 most anticipated movies of 2024, ranked

Get ready for the ten most anticipated movies of 2024, which includes a Max Mad prequel, a Joker sequel, and the return of Michael Keaton's Beetlejuice.
Vin Diesel holds a car door like a shield in a still from Fast X

Are movie franchises dead, or are we just seeing the start of new ones?

Some of Hollywood's biggest franchises like Indiana Jones, Transformers, DC, and Marvel flopped this year, but are new ones coming to take their place?
A striking visual from Avatar: The Way of Water.

5 best Disney+ movies of 2023, ranked

As you're perusing Disney+ for the next movie to watch, be sure to check out this list of the five best films to hit the streaming service in 2023.
Sofia Boutella strikes a cool pose with a stick against a pretty landscape in a still from Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire.

Rebel Moon review: A glum Star Wars ripoff from Zack Snyder

Zack Snyder realizes his vision of 'Seven Samurai with Jedis' with Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire, a glum, unsatisfying sci-fi epic on Netflix.
A woman poses as dusk approaches in Rebel Moon.

5 sci-fi and action movies like Rebel Moon you should watch

Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon has hit Netflix, and audiences wanting more can find a similar viewing experience with these five sci-fi/action movies.
Meta Quest Pro face-tracking demo shows a green-skinned flower person with surprised expression.

Tongue-tracking in VR has arrived

Tongues are wagging about a new Meta Quest 3 extension that lets you blow raspberries at your friends via face-tracking extended to tongue-tracking.
Neytiri and Jake in Avatar.

3 great action movies on Max you need to watch in December

From an animated masterpiece to a submarine thriller, these are the best action movies to catch on Max this month.
A screenshot from The Story So Far in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

2023 set an incredibly high bar for video game sequels

Baldur's Gate 3, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Tears of the Kingdom, and other titles raised the bar for game sequels in 2023.
A woman puts the Lego Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet on a shelf.

All the best gifts for Star Wars fans you can give in 2023

Do you need gift ideas for a Star Wars fan? Check out the offers that we've rounded up here, but you need to hurry because stocks may get sold out quickly.
Harvesting a fruit in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

Best cooking recipes in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Cooking is a tough endeavor in real life, but it's even harder in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora when you don't know what the ingredients are. Use these recipes.
An Ikran flies towards a ship in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

All Ancestor Skill locations in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Your normal skill trees have some good options to make you a strong Na'vi warrior, but the Ancestor Skills in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora are critical to find.
Edge of Tomorrow 5

3 action movies on Hulu you need to watch in December

There's a real sci-fi edge to the three action movies on Hulu that you need to watch in December, including one all-time great.
An Ikran flies over Pandora in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

How to solve Sarentu Totems in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Sarentu Totems are ancient, mysterious structures that need to be viewed from a specific angle in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Here's how to find that spot.
A Na'vi riding an Ikron in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

The best skills in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Pandora has danger around every corner. Help your Na'vi remember their native skills by investing in the best abilities in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
An Ikran flies towards a ship in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

How to play co-op in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

It's dangerous to explore alone in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, so why not bring some backup? The game can support one other player once you unlock the option.
A Na'vi riding an Ikron in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora review: Na’vi adventure doesn’t practice what it preaches

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora turns James Cameron's film into a beautiful, messy open-world game filled with mixed messages.
Rock band Kiss in concert.

Aging rockers Kiss to let digital avatars tour instead

Kiss's four performers have a combined age of 273 – with bassist Simmons the oldest at 74 – so letting avatars take the reins seems like a smart move.
Joaquin Phoenix as Theodore leaning his head against a window in Her (2013).

5 great sci-fi movies that will put you to sleep (in a good way)

The best sci-fi movies to fall asleep to have dreamy visuals, a slow pace, and a beautiful score. From Arrival to Her, these films promise a restful night.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars

From Prequelists to Reylos, these are the 9 definitive types of Star Wars fans

With over 40 years of history, the Star Wars fandom is a large one. Digital Trends identifies the 9 main types of Star Wars fans and explains who they are.
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in a promo image for The Hunger Games Catching Fire.

Why Catching Fire is still the best Hunger Games movie ever

As The Hunger Games: Catching Fire turns 10, we look back at the film, which is not only the best in its saga but also the pinnacle of YA cinema.
Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road.

10 best dystopian movies of all time, ranked

The best dystopian movies depict disturbing worlds where society has unraveled. From The Hunger Games to A Clockwork Orange, which are the best ones?
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly in Step Brothers.

3 movies leaving Peacock in November you have to watch

There's still time to watch three fan-favorite movies that are leaving Peacock at the end of November.