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The dystopian sci-fi thriller 'April X' has received mixed reviews, with critics praising Connor Storrie's performance but criticizing the film's derivative script and weak world-building. The movie, which was filmed before Storrie's rise to fame, is now getting a theatrical release due to his recent success.
Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence has signed to star in 'The Flood,' a new science-fiction thriller directed, written, and produced by Zach Cregger. The film is set for release on August 11, 2028, under the New Line Cinema banner. Cregger, known for 'Weapons' and 'Resident Evil,' describes the project as an original idea inspired by a viewing of 'Ad Astra' and influenced by '2001: A Space Odyssey.' Amblin Entertainment is producing the film alongside Vertigo Entertainment. Plot details remain under wraps, but the project marks a significant shift for Cregger from horror to sci-fi.
Jennifer Lawrence has signed to star in 'The Flood,' a new science-fiction thriller directed, written, and produced by Zach Cregger. The film, which reunites the duo after their work on 'Weapons,' is set for release on August 11, 2028, under the New Line Cinema banner. While plot details remain under wraps, Cregger has cited '2001: A Space Odyssey' as a key influence, describing the project as a 'thrilling horror movie about human nature.'
Jennifer Lawrence has signed to star in 'The Flood,' a science-fiction thriller directed, written, and produced by Zach Cregger. The film is set for release on August 11, 2028, and marks the second collaboration between the Oscar-winning actress and the director following their work on 'Weapons.'
The BBC has launched a competitive tender to reinvent Doctor Who for Season 16, inviting producers to pitch a brave, cinematic new vision for 2028–29 after a major creative rethink and the Disney co-production deal ending. Proposals should be structurally flexible, include at least one companion, and emphasize ambitious world-building and a distinctly British, family-friendly tone. Shortlisted bidders will be invited to detailed discussions with BBC Studios; initial proposals are due October 2, with interviews in January and a contract awarded in March. Ncuti Gatwa will not return as the Doctor.
Blizzard announced at BlizzCon that StarCraft will return in 2030 as an open-world shooter, departing from traditional RTS gameplay in favor of a cinematic, militaristic experience that pits the United Earth Directorate against the Zerg (Protoss mentioned).
Blizzard unveiled StarCraft 3 (titled StarCraft), an open-world, story-driven sci-fi shooter set in the Koprulu Sector 70 years after StarCraft II, marking the franchise's first mainline entry since 2015; led by Dan Hay, the game is in early development with more gameplay reveals planned ahead of a 2030 release announced at BlizzCon 2026.
An affectionate roundup of ten lesser-known 2000s sci-fi series—FlashForward, Jeopardy, Odyssey 5, Defying Gravity, Dollhouse, Threshold, Invasion, Primeval, The 4400, and Jericho—that still feel fresh, thanks to inventive premises like found-footage, time travel, interstellar drama, alien invasions, and post-apocalyptic resilience, despite many cancellations.
Chronovisor tracks Beatrice Courte as she relentlessly pursues the legend of a time-viewing machine, weaving academic sleuthing with conspiracy lore in a dense, noir-tinged sci-fi thriller; anchored by lush 16mm photography, a moody score, and a narrative that blurs truth and fiction, the film satisfies its intellectual ambitions with a gripping descent into obsession and madness.
ONTOS is a sci-fi immersive puzzle game where you play as Aditi exploring Samsara, a moon hotel turned lab, and wrestling with the idea of consciousness stored in a rat-based server. The demo emphasizes non-linear puzzle solving, tactile exploration, and branching choices rather than traditional horror stalking, with resource management and environmental clues guiding your theories. The game promises multiple solutions and different outcomes, releasing in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S and PC with Play Anywhere.
Exodus, a third‑person sci‑fi RPG from ex‑BioWare veterans Archetype Entertainment, revealed at Gamescom with a launch date of April 7 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The trailer introduces Salt, an Awakened talking octopus who pilots a mech, and Jun Aslan joining with Emrys to battle enemies while interstellar time dilation and choices that shape humanity’s future drive the story. Wishlist milestones promise post‑launch rewards and concept art/music as incentives ahead of release.
Rock Paper Shotgun reviews Valkyrie Iteration: Mecha Pilot Raising Pocket Simulator, a sci‑fi visual novel in which you train Lana and her sentient Valkyrie, balancing her daily schedule, synchronization, and mental health to keep her ready for missions as Phantoms threaten humanity; the game nods to Evangelion and offers a Steam demo.
A post-screening leak claims The End of Oak Street has no Cloverfield references, and JJ Abrams confirms the only tie to the Cloverfield universe is that Mary Elizabeth Winstead (star of 10 Cloverfield Lane) is involved; beyond that, the film appears to be a standalone sci‑fi about a suburban family transported to an unknown place with hints of time travel, arriving August 14 in theaters and IMAX, with Cloverfield’s future still unclear.
Wonder Man's Season 2 renewal was reversed by Disney/Marvel; co-creator Andrew Guest posted a candid TikTok saying the move wasn’t a marketing stunt and that contracts were signed and schedules cleared for a writers’ room start this month, but the decision was made internally to stop. He stressed that everyone involved loved making the show and called for important conversations about which stories platforms choose to back, noting the broader MCU context and Abdul-Mateen II's Emmy bid. Wonder Man remains available on Disney+.
Matt Damon described the Daniels’ upcoming sci‑fi film as a mashup of The Breakfast Club, Inception, anime, and an unaired John Oliver segment, with production expected to begin in Los Angeles later this year; it marks the Daniels’ first project since Everything Everywhere All at Once.