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There are a lot of fictional inventions in movies and TV shows, mostly in the sci-fi genre, that have since become real things. Often, it's not exactly what we saw in the movie or television show, but it's very close. Others might not be 100% possible ...

Badlands," and Guillermo del Toro’s "Frankenstein" rank among the best sci‑fi movies of 2025 you must watch. Here's the full list.