10 Essential Black Characters in Sci-Fi Movies, Ranked

Science fiction is a durable and long-lasting part of American pop culture, offering visions of utopian (or dystopian) futures, posing questions about the nature of reality itself, the evolution or destruction of humanity, and the technology it creates. Seamlessly blending with thriller, horror, superhero, and even comedy genres, it has provided audiences with some of the most memorable moments in film.