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.

Movies

A Classic Monster Movie Will Be Reborn Again

Wrapped in speculation.

By Ryan Britt
Star Wars

'Andor' Finally Reveals The Secret Origin of An Iconic Star Wars Partnership

This story will no longer be "vague and unconvincing."

By Ryan Britt
Face-Huggers

'Alien: Earth' Doubles Down On 'Alien’s Scariest, And Most Unexpected, Villain

New Alien: Earth footage looks terrifying.

By Ryan Britt
Timey Wimey

'Doctor Who' Season 2’s Episode Titles Reveal The Return Of A Dangerous Trope

The return of a crack?

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

15 Years Later, One 'Battlestar' Origin Is Still Shockingly Dark

Does "Ghosts in the Machine" hold up?

By Ryan Britt
Tardis Talk

'Doctor Who's New Era Could End Sooner Than We Thought

Who will likely never end. But, an offscreen regeneration —of sorts — might be coming.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

With One Line, Star Trek Reinvented Its Biggest Star

Sure. Klingons are hardcore. But what about this guy?

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

We Need The Bionic Woman Now More Than Ever

Who needs The Six Million Dollar Man?

By Ryan Britt
Trek Talk

We Just Got A Huge Update on the Next Star Trek Series

This seems like a classic set-up.

By Ryan Britt
So Say We All

'Battlestar’s Showrunner Finally Addresses the Show's Biggest Question

Ronald D. Moore and Katee Sackhoff are getting into it.

By Ryan Britt
Would You Like to Know More?

Can Neill Blomkamp’s 'Starship Troopers' Reboot Top The Original?

He’s doing his part.

By Ryan Britt
Time Crystals

Star Trek Just Dropped A Wild Canon Twist For A Forgotten Character

Whatever happened to Klingon Jesus?

By Ryan Britt
Dark Forces

5 Years Later, One Star Wars Villain Could Somehow Return

Attack of the clone?

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

How One Star Trek Tearjerker Created Some Tricky Canon

Do androids dream of making other androids?

By Ryan Britt
Gaming News

'Star Trek: Online's Latest Update Embraces The Retro Trek Trend

Movie-era Trek is so back.

By Ryan Britt
Movies

Daisy Ridley Shoots Down Star Wars Rumor In Rey Movie Update

Here's what's going with The New Jedi Order.

By Ryan Britt
Canon Dive

Star Wars Canon is Finally Explaining a Pivotal Shift

How did the galaxy feel right after Order 66?

By Ryan Britt
Impossible Girls

'Doctor Who' Is Repeating Its Favorite Companion Trope — Unless It’s Not

Who is the Nurse?

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

30 Years Ago, The Most Pivotal 'Star Wars' Game Predicted The Modern Age

It's a 'Dark Forces' world, we're just living in it.

By Ryan Britt
Hit It

Star Trek Just Teased the Surprising Return of Several Fan Favorites This Year

The Strange New Worlds gang is back.

By Ryan Britt