Ryan Britt

Ryan Britt is an editor and writer for Inverse. He covers TV, film, and books, with emphases on science fiction, Star Trek, Dune, Star Wars, Sherlock Holmes, James Bond, Doctor Who, comics, ‘80s pop culture, ‘90s music, kids’ media, and more. Formerly, he was the entertainment editor for Fatherly.

He is also the author of three non-fiction books: "Luke Skywalker Can’t Read" (2015), “Phasers On Stun!”(2022), and the Dune history book “The Spice Must Flow” (2023); all from Plume/Dutton Books (Penguin Random House.) His other writing has been published with the New York Times, Esquire, Den of Geek, SyFy Wire, VICE, StarTrek.com and elsewhere.

Ryan is represented by the Fischer-Harbage Literary Agency and lives in Portland, Maine with his wife and daughter.

Killer Science Fiction

Apple TV’s 'Murderbot' Is A Killer Cyborg Show With A Surprising Twist

The upcoming series is based on popular — and hilarious — sci-fi novellas.

By Ryan Britt
The Inverse Interview

The Secrets Behind 'Unification,' the Groundbreaking Star Trek Short Film

One of the high points of Trek fandom in 2024 was an eight-minute epic mini-movie. Here, director Carlos Baena tells Inverse what it all means.

By Ryan Britt
The Spice

The Rumored 'Dune 4' Director Might Actually Be Perfect

If Children of Dune happens without Denis Villeneuve, there might be a silver lining.

By Ryan Britt
Zombies

The Original '28 Days Later' Zombies Would’ve Looked Wildly Different

The original inspiration has surfaced.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

A Sci-Fi Sleeper Hit Made Vin Diesel Into a Star

Before he was Fast & Furious, Diesel was Richard B. Riddick.

By Ryan Britt
Trek Talk

Star Trek's Next Big Show Has Just Teased New Uniforms

Here's an early look at Starfleet's next crew.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

The Most Shocking Sci-Fi Film Of The ‘70s Quietly Changed Two Genres At Once

Underrated or misunderstood, The Stepford Wives changed everything.

By Ryan Britt
Ring Guy

'Superman's Guy Gardner Teaser Could Flip a Historic DC Problem

It's Guy Gardner, your favorite!

By Ryan Britt
Trek Talk

In Another Timeline, 'Star Trek: Discovery' Might’ve Starred Gillian Anderson

Bryan Fuller is opening up about the DISCO that never was.

By Ryan Britt
Fresh Batch

Star Wars Canon Is About to Explain One Pre-Rebellion Plot Hole

A post-Order 66 sanctuary is about to get fully explored.

By Ryan Britt
Reel Science

The Dumbest Star Wars Trope Is Also Somehow The Most Scientifically Accurate

Missing planets? That literally happens all the time.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

The Wachowskis’ Worst Sci-Fi Movie Isn’t Nearly As Bad As You Remember

Let's talk about the best worst sci-fi movie of all time.

By Ryan Britt
Retro Hackers

Apple Just Stole One 'Dune' Star For It’s Next Big Cyberpunk Show

Neuromancer has found its anti-hero.

By Ryan Britt
Clobbering Time

'Fantastic Four' Just Confirmed One Refreshing Marvel Promise

The age of origin stories seems to be behind us.

By Ryan Britt
The Spice

Denis Villeneuve Says 'Dune 3' Will Stay Faithful To The Book

"It's not that different."

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

15 Years Ago, Star Trek Gaming Leveled Up and Changed the Canon Forever

'Star Trek: Online' was the start of a new era.

By Ryan Britt
Trek Talk

'Section 31' Controversially Changes Canon In Two Huge Ways

Here's how Section 31 impacted the Trek timeline more than you might think.

By Ryan Britt
Regeneration

'Doctor Who’s Writers Just Confirmed the Show's Biggest Secret

Is there really more than one Doctor?

By Ryan Britt
Movies

James Gunn Just Debunked A Weird Criticism Of Superman's Face

Resting flying face.

By Ryan Britt
TV

'Alien: Earth' Trailer Reboots The Origin Of The Franchise

It’s coming home.

By Ryan Britt