Future Frontiers

The future of sci-fi starts here.

Welcome to Future Frontiers, our regular deep-dive into everything new and upcoming in the world of science fiction.

While Journey Through Sci-Fi usually explores the history of the genre, Future Frontiers looks ahead — covering the biggest upcoming sci-fi films, new TV shows, anime releases, industry announcements and the trends shaping the future of the genre.

Each episode brings together:

• new sci-fi films hitting cinemas
• upcoming genre projects in development
• sci-fi TV and streaming releases
• anime and global sci-fi trends
• listener questions and recommendations

From blockbuster franchises to unexpected cult curiosities, Future Frontiers tracks where sci-fi is going next.

The Best Sci-fi of 2025: Future Frontiers

We look back at the biggest sci-fi moments of 2025 — franchise returns, standout TV, Marvel’s slump, DC’s revival, and the auteur films that kept the genre interesting. From Superman and 28 Years Later to Severance and Alien: Earth, we break down what landed, what didn’t, and what comes next for JTSF.

Predator: Badlands, Bugonia & Del Toro’s Frankenstein: Future Frontiers

We’re back with another Future Frontiers episode, covering all the latest sci-fi hitting screens this month. We chat about Predator: Badlands, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, Yorgos Lanthimos' Bugonia and the upcoming Running Man remake from Edgar Wright - plus we try to decode what on earth Vince Gilligan’s mysterious new series Pluribus might be. We also talk about what we’ve been watching lately - Peacemaker S2, Gen V, Foundation, and Demon Slayer - and tackle your big

Mickey 17, The Electric State & Daredevil Born Again: Future Frontiers

Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17 is here—but can it live up to the hype? Meanwhile, Netflix drops The Electric State with a mind-blowing $250M budget… and audiences aren’t impressed. Plus, Daredevil: Born Again gets brutal, The End gives us a sci-fi musical, and we dig into Wheel of Time season 3. All that, plus listener questions! Want to be a part of the podcast? Got a burning sci-fi question, recommendations for movies or shows, or thoughts on past episodes? Share your perso

Red Hulk Crashes Valentine’s, Star Trek Goes Rogue & is Mary Poppins ACTUALLY Sci-fi?! | Future Frontiers

We're back with our sci-fi check-in! This month, we dive into Dune: Prophecy , K raven , and Wallace & Gromit's latest adventure (yes, really). We also break down new releases, including Star Trek: Section 31 , Companion , and Captain America: Brave New World . Plus, we debate whether Mary Poppins is secretly sci-fi and answer your listener mail! 🛸💥 🎧 Tune in now – and yes, Matt still hasn’t watched Dark .

Kraven the Hunter, Sonic 3, Star Wars Skeleton Crew: Future Frontiers

It’s Christmaaaaas! (well almost). This episode, we’re unwrapping December’s sci-fi and genre releases — Kraven the Hunter, The Lord Of The Rings:The War of the Rohirrim, Sonic 3, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Squid Game: Season 2. Plus, we’re talking festive sci-fi classics, sharing what we’ve been watching, and answering your big questions. It's a jam-packed sleigh ride through all things sci-fi! 🚀🎅✨

Sci-Fi Buzz – Dune: Prophecy, Megalopolis & Venom 3: Future Frontiers

In this month's Future Frontiers bonus episode, we're diving into the sci-fi screenings we caught in October and sharing our thoughts on Megalopolis , Joker: Folie à Deux , Venom 3: The Last Dance , The Wild Robot , and Transformers One . We’re also spotlighting our indie pick for November, Things Will Be Different , directed by Michael Felker, a frequent collaborator of Benson and Moorhead. Looking ahead, we’re gearing up for November’s big releases, with early thoughts on

Future Frontiers: October Sci-Fi Releases, Listener Questions, and Upcoming Films!

This week, we’re kicking off a brand-new monthly special on the podcast— Future Frontiers ! Join us as we gaze into the crystal ball of...