So many aspects of the real world inspire what we see on screen - including scientific facts. Through the generations, numerous sci-fi films have had a bit of fun with the fundamental aspects of our universe.
The genre itself has given us franchises like Star Wars, Jurassic Park and Transformers. But do you really know your science fiction from science fact?
Take our BBC Bitesize quiz and find out. Good luck!
Images courtesy of NASA Image and Video Library
This article was published in October 2018 and updated in August 2026
