Prequels can be great—if done right. These are our 8 favorites

Often overshadowed by boilerplate sequels, the prequel can be an excellent medium for filmmakers to revitalize a wilting franchise.
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Alien Life Could Look Nothing Like What We Expect. Here’s How Microbes Beyond Earth Might Live Without Liquid Water

Like the lead character of “Project Hail Mary,” some scientists are proposing ways that life might exist beyond a star’s “habitable zone,” often considered the gold standard of potential livability ...
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‘Project Hail Mary’ brings a new kind of alien to the big screen

The long-awaited adaptation of “Project Hail Mary” is in theaters now. The 2021 book is considered one of the best science ...

'The X Files' Meets 'The West Wing' in Your Next Must-See Sci-Fi Obsession [Exclusive]

Blending The X-Files and The West Wing, Saucer Country’s producer promises it’s got something for everyone. Find out more here.

‘Project Hail Mary’ explores unique forms of life in space – 5 essential reads on searching for aliens that look nothing like life on Earth

“Project Hail Mary,” the movie adaptation to Andy Weir’s 2021 novel about a science teacher attempting to save the Earth from sun-eating microbes, was released in March 2026 to stellar ratings from ...