Science fiction allows filmmakers to critique the current social paradigm by extrapolating it to its distant but logical conclusions. The genre is a potent chance for Black filmmakers to tackle ...

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Project Hail Mary, Disclosure Day, Supergirl and more films reveal 2026 is a prime year for science fiction fare.