10 Best High Sci-Fi Universes In Fiction

If you walk up to a stranger in the street and yell the term science fiction at them, the first thing they will think is, who is this freak? But, after that, their mind will very likely stray to Star Wars. This epic saga of heroes, villains, politics, space battles and more is easily the most iconic and successful sci-fi world in cinema, giving it universal appeal. The fact that people who don't watch sci-fi still fork out their cash to see the latest entry to the franchise says it all.

Star Wars has endless potential as a universe, as it's so wide and full of culture. At the surface, you've got the legendary battle between The Jedi and The Sith, which is full of force powers, awesome lightsabers and unforgettable characters. But then, underneath that comes the well-crafted worlds, telling stories outside of the main movie canon and giving you something completely different.

Even at its worst (which fans are pretty used to), it's a groundbreaking franchise thanks to its deep lore, complex characters and unique motifs. People might look confused if you tell them what a PKD Blaster is, but say lightsaber, and they'll know what you're talking about.