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Explore the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural phenomenon we know today. In each episode, James Cameron introduces one of the “Big Questions” that humankind has contemplated throughout the ages and reaches back into sci-fi’s past to better understand how our favorite films, TV shows, books, and video games were born.
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Explore the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural phenomenon we know today. In each episode, James Cameron introduces one of the “Big Questions” that humankind has contemplated throughout the ages and reaches back into sci-fi’s past to better understand how our favorite films, TV shows, books, and video games were born.
Cast, crew and production details
James CameronSelf - Host
Keanu ReevesSelf
Shane CarruthSelf
Luc BessonSelf
Milla JovovichSelf
Guillermo del ToroSelf
James GunnSelf
Josh HutchersonSelf
AMCUnited States
AMC StudiosUnited States
Earthship ProductionsUnited States
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Episode 1
From its earliest days, science fiction has asked whether or not we're alone in the universe. Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Sigourney Weaver and others ponder the question: What can aliens teach us about ourselves?
Guest stars George Lucas, Ridley Scott, Steven Spielberg, Bob Balaban
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Episode 2
What does science fiction imagine about what waits for us in outer space - and how will those discoveries change who we are? George Lucas, Zoe Saldana, Jeff Goldblum and others share their thoughts and theories.
Guest stars Luc Besson, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, George Lucas, Gareth Edwards, Whoopi Goldberg, Ridley Scott, Jeff Goldblum
Where to watch James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
Episode 3
From Frankenstein to Stranger Things, what terrifies us about monsters in science fiction? Guillermo del Toro, Ridley Scott, Milla Jovovich and others explore why we like being scared so much.
Guest stars Milla Jovovich, Guillermo del Toro, Ridley Scott, Peter Capaldi, Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer, Caleb McLaughlin
Where to watch James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
Episode 4
Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, Robert Kirkman and others explore what happens... when the world goes to hell? How does science fiction imagine the end will come about? And could I survive?
Guest stars Guillermo del Toro, James Gunn, Josh Hutcherson, Robert Kirkman, Greg Nicotero, Will Smith, Ridley Scott, Peter Capaldi
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Episode 5
Technology is at the heart of science fiction. Steven Spielberg, Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Lucas and others attempt to answer the question: Will the smart machines that science fiction predicted save humankind or lead to our demise?
Guest stars George Lucas, Gareth Edwards, Whoopi Goldberg, Ridley Scott, Peter Capaldi, Jonathan Nolan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steven Spielberg
Where to watch James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
Episode 6
Christopher Nolan, Keanu Reeves, Christopher Lloyd and others take a look at how, in science fiction, time travel offers the chance to correct history's mistakes... while creating entirely new ones.
Guest stars Shane Carruth, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Capaldi, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, John Lithgow, Christopher Lloyd, Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan
Where to watch James Cameron's Story of Science FictionEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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