Learn what science fiction (sci-fi) is, how it differs from fantasy, and what topics and themes it often explores. Discover some classic and modern sci-fi stories in literature and media.

A list of the best science-fiction movies ever, from classics to modern gems, with critics' reviews and ratings. Explore the genre's themes, subgenres, and variations, from clones and time travel to monsters and space operas.

Earlier in the summer, we asked you to vote for your favorite science fiction and fantasy reads of the past decade — so here are 50 fabulous reads, curated by our expert judges and you, the...

Planet of the Apes. 1968 1h 52m G. 8.0 (202K) Rate. 79 Metascore. After being kept in hypersleep during a long expedition into deep space, an astronaut crew crash-lands in the 40th century on a planet where highly intelligent non-human ape species are dominant and humans are enslaved.

Cyberpunk, space operas, dystopias – we've pulled together some of the WIRED team's favourite science fiction novels. Some are eerily plausible, others are wild trips of the imagination, but...

Science fiction blends authors’ imaginative creations with scientific ideas, theories, predictions, and conjectures. Authors often utilize science fiction to explore the complexities and limitations of human nature in extraordinary circumstances.

Science fiction - Origins, Genre, Authors: In 1818 Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley took the next major step in the evolution of science fiction when she published Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus. Champions of Shelley as the “mother of science fiction” emphasize her innovative fictional scheme.

Then, in 1968, perhaps the most influential sci-fi film of them all: 2001: A Space Odyssey. Say no more. Below is WIRED’s ever-evolving selection of the sci-fi movies everyone should...

Instead, the list stands as a broad cross-section of science fiction literature, including both timeless classics and notable contemporary works, intended to offer readers a comprehensive and inspiring exploration of the genre.