2018 in science fiction

In 2018, the following events occurred in science fiction.

Deaths

March 8 – Kate Wilhelm, American writer (born 1928){{cite web |last1=Roberts |first1=Sam |title=Kate Wilhelm, Prolific Science Fiction Writer, Dies at 89 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/16/obituaries/kate-wilhelm-prolific-science-fiction-writer-dies-at-89.html |website=The New York Times |accessdate=8 April 2019 |date=16 March 2018}}
Ursula K. Le Guin, a writer of science fiction and fantasy (Hainish Cycle in particular).
Stephen Hawking, an astrophysicist and writer who greatly influenced science fiction; co-author of children's sci-fi book series George.
Gardner Dozois, a writer and editor
Harlan Ellison, a writer.
Stan Lee, a comic book writer.
Dave Duncan, writer
Bertil Mårtensson, writer and philosopher
Mary Rosenblum, writer
Helen Mary Hoover, writer
Michael Anderson, director
Christopher Stasheff, writer
David F. Bischoff, writer
Eddy C. Bertin, writer
Eric Koch, writer and academic
Gerald M. Weinberg, writer and computer scientist

Literary releases

Artificial Condition by Martha Wells
Ball Lightning by Liu Cixin
The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal
The Consuming Fire by John Scalzi
The Freeze-Frame Revolution by Peter Watts
Head On by John Scalzi
Luna: Moon Rising by Ian McDonald
Mutiny at Vesta by R.E. Stearns
Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers
Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente
Thrawn: Alliances by Timothy Zahn
The Book of M by Peng Shepherd

Films

{{cite web|title=27 Best Upcoming Sci Fi Movies 2018 – Top New Science Fiction Films|url=https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/movies/a14505261/best-sci-fi-films-2018/|website=Popular Mechanics}}{{cite web|title=11 Sci-Fi Movies You Should Be Excited For in 2018|url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1758569/11-sci-fi-movies-you-should-be-excited-for-in-2018|website=Cinema Blend}}

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=Original=

Annihilation
Anon
A.X.L.
The Darkest Minds
Extinction
Fahrenheit 451
Future World
High Life{{Citation|title=High Life|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/high-life|access-date=2019-02-01}}
Hotel Artemis
I Think We're Alone Now
Kin
The Meg
Mortal Engines
Mute
Prospect
A Quiet Place{{Citation|title=A Quiet Place|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/a-quiet-place|access-date=2019-02-01}}
Rampage
Ready Player One
Replicas
A Rough Draft (Chernovik)
Sorry to Bother You{{Citation|title=Sorry to Bother You|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/sorry-to-bother-you|access-date=2019-02-01}}
Tau
The Titan

=Sequels, spin-offs and remakes=

6-Headed Shark Attack
Alita: Battle Angel
Ant-Man and the Wasp{{Citation|title=Ant-Man and the Wasp|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/ant-man-and-the-wasp|access-date=2019-02-01}}
Aquaman{{Citation|title=Aquaman|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/aquaman|access-date=2019-02-01}}
Avengers: Infinity War{{Citation|title=Avengers: Infinity War|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/avengers-infinity-war|access-date=2019-02-01}}
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
Black Panther
Bumblebee
The Cloverfield Paradox
Deadpool 2{{Citation|title=Deadpool 2|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/deadpool-2|access-date=2019-02-01}}
The Death of Superman
Deep Blue Sea 2
The Endless{{Citation|title=The Endless|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-endless|access-date=2019-02-01}}
The First Purge
Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle
Incredibles 2
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Maze Runner: The Death Cure
Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative
Pacific Rim: Uprising
The Predator
Ralph Breaks the Internet{{Citation|title=Ralph Breaks the Internet|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/ralph-breaks-the-internet|access-date=2019-02-01}}
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse{{Citation|title=Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse|access-date=2019-02-01}}
Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell
The Last Sharknado: It's About Time
Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad