Science fiction (often abbreviated as sci-fi) is a genre of literature, film, and other media that explores imaginative and futuristic concepts, often grounded in science, technology, and the potential impact of these on society and individuals. It serves as a creative playground for ideas about the future, alternate realities, and the unknown.
Dystopian sci-fi is a subgenre that depicts fictional societies with extreme social, political, and environmental challenges.
Cyberpunk is a subgenre of science fiction that blends high-tech, futuristic settings with gritty, often dystopian environments.
High fantasy and science fiction are distinct genres, but when blended, they create an imaginative hybrid often referred to as science fantasy.