Seeking to expand their market audience beyond traditional demographics, ads are turning to sci-fi campaigns to draw in more youthful viewers.
Referencing cult sci-fi movies like Star Wars and The Matrix, these campaigns utilize elements of pop culture to bring a contemporary appeal to traditionally lackluster features. A great way to revitalize traditional marketing tactics, these sci-fi ad techniques are using contemporary references to bring attention to completely unrelated areas of interest, sparking a sense of intrigue.
From galactic toy ads that feature Darth Vader to those that feature canine's humming galactic theme songs, these sci-fi campaigns reflect a turn toward more experimental marketing tactics, incorporating eclectic yet relatable references to draw in consumers on a deeper level.
36 Sci-Fi Campaigns
From Sci-Fi Hospital Commercials to Cinematic Canine Choirs:
Tana Makmanee — Jul 31, 2014 — Marketing

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Sci-Fi Winter Fashion
The Moncler Fall/Winter Campaign Stars Lucky Blue Smith and Pyper America

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Stormtrooper Car Services
Uber is Unleashing a Fleet of Stormtrooper Cars for Force Friday

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Sci-Fi Cereal Branding
General Mills Cereals Will Be Outfitted with Star Wars Packaging and Toys
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Vintage Smoking PSAs
The Star Wars Smoking PSA Enlists C-3PO to Warn Children
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Sci-Fi Coffee Drinks
These Galactic Frappuccinos are a Star Wars Starbucks Collaboration
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Sci-Fi Auto Ads
Pacalin Turns Star Wars Vehicles into Plausible Print Advertisments
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Earth-Saving Super Villains
Darth Vader in a Sid-Splitting Earth Hour Ad
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Epic Sci-Fi Car Ads
The Kia Optima Super Bowl 2011 Commercial
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Fictional Motorcycle Delivery Ads
The Meo Telepizza Campaign Promotes Its Remote Food Function
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Sci-Fi Spoof Car Ads (UPDATE)
The 2014 Kia Super Bowl Commercial Revisits the Matrix
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Sci-Fi Website Themes
These Star Wars Google Themes Awaken the Force Within
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Galactic Christmas Shows
Galeries Lafayette Held a Star Wars Christmas Show for the Festive Season
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Sci-Fi Clone Campaigns
Dirk Bikkembergs' Latest Advertorial Embraces Repetition
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Sci-Fi Orchestra Advertising
'Space Classics' Concert Employs Star Trek Imagery to Draw Crowds
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Sci-Fi Supermarket Displays
Carrefour Challenges Star Wars Fans to 'Shop with the Force'
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Sci-Fi Sportswear Ads
The Epically Geektastic Adidas is All In 'Empire Strikes Back Edition'
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Social Sci-Fi Fan Clubs
Orphan Black's Clone Club is an Organized Way for Fans of the Show to Chat
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Blocked Batman Trailers
The Dark Knight Rises in LEGO Clip is Intense and Hilarious
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Sensual Sci-Fi Spectacles
The Colab Timba Smits Campaign Marries Seduction, Rebellion and Fashion
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Intergalactic Sportswear Promos
The Star-Filled Adidas Star Wars Collection Campaign
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Adidas Vader Vids
Adidas Originals Neighborhood Campaign Shows Celeb Side of the Force
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Cinematic Canine Choirs
Volkswagen Bark Side Commercial is a Howling Rendition of Imperial March
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Intergalactic Villain Language Books
The Klingon Rosetta Stone Lets Readers Learn to Speak Space
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Sci-Fi Sneaker Promotions
Adidas vs. Tron Fuses Two Pop Culture Phenomena Together
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Sci-Fi Activism
The VW: Dark Side Campaign by Greenpeace Targets the Car Brand for CO2 Emissions
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Galactic Toy Ads
This LEGO Star Wars Toys Ad Shows the Real Power of Darth Vader
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Stormtrooper-Inspired Auto Ads
The Star Wars Nissan Juke Commercial Promotes Individuality
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Scary Sci-Fi Prequel Promos
The Ridley Scott 'Prometheus' Trailer has Many 'Alien' References
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Sci-Fi Hospital Commercials
The GE Agent of Good Campaign is Inspired by 'The Matrix'
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Papercraft Space Battles
The Moleskine Star War Origami Battle Shows the Power of the Fold
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Alternate Reality Car Commercials
This Kia Superbowl Commercial is Unreal
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Sci-Fi Thriller Phone Ads
The Motorola Droid X Ad is All About Futurism
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Immersive Gaming Invitation Ads
This Xbox Gaming Commercial Invites Players into the Games
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Sci-Fi Surfing Stunts
These Surfers in Stormtrooper Suits Draw Attention to Movie Locations
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Revamped Galactic Trailers
The 2001: A Space Odyssey Recut is an Updated Take on Blockbusters
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Intergalactic Villain Ads
The NTT Docomo Darth Vader Ad Uses the Force to Sell Phones
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Nostalgic Kitchen Campaigns
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Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
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Humorous Menswear Ads
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Comedic E-Commerce Brand Spots
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Sci-Fi Thriller Insurance Ads
State Farm's Severance-Inspired Car Insurance Ad Speaks to Gen Z & X
Humorous Fun-Forward Ads
Six Flags Rolls Out Its 'Funsultant' Campaign to Prove Fun Is Serious
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions
The Latest Star Wars x Columbia Collection is Expansive
AI-Powered Advertiser Campaigns
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Humorous Automotive Campaigns
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Nostalgic Mayonnaise Advertisements
Hellmann's Brings Together Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal
GenAI Boba Campaigns
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Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
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Fashion Brand Christmas Ads
Chanel's 'Winter Tale' is a Magical Holiday Ad from the Luxury Icon
Airline Highlight Advertisements
Spirit Airlines 'More Fly' Campaign is A Fresh Take on Travel
United Mascot Commercials
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AI-Fuelled QSR Animated Commercials
McDonald's Japan Rolls Out an AI Ad to Spotlight its Fries
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
Unusual Fast Food Ads
KFC’s ‘Believe’ Campaign Ad Pushes Chicken Obsession to New Heights
Charming Christmas Advertisements
Sainsbury’s Christmas Ad 2024 Evokes Childhood Nostalgia
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Socks
New 'Star Wars-Inspired' Sock Collection is Designed by a DJ
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
Re-Energized Snack Campaigns
J.M. Smucker Co Introduced the ‘Speakie Snackie’ Campaign
Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags
Innocean Berlin's Glory Over Pain Corporation Campaign is Satirical
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Star-Supported Animated Character Campaigns
Hello Kitty and Bruno Mars Commemorate an Anniversary
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Vibrantly Comedic Travel Campaigns
The 'Booking.yeah' Campaign Features The Muppets
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Customer-Driven Holiday Campaigns
Amazon's Holiday Campaign is Inspired by 5-Star Reviews
Football Fan-Addressing Soda Commercials
Pepsi's Launches the Football Always Wins Campaign
Virtual AI Snow Globes
Coca-Cola Unveils a Festive AI Campaign at its Piccadilly Lights Residency
Athlete-Lifestyle-Embracing Beer Campaigns
Michelob ULTRA Drops a Star-Studded Super Bowl LIX Spot
Cheeky Bar-Focused Campaigns
Heineken Advocates for Financial Support for Bars with Starring Bars
Dark Sci-Fi Capsules
Darc Sport Introduced a Star Wars Collection Featuring Over 100 Pieces
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Creative Auto Campaigns
The Electric Capri Campaign Revives a Legend with Modern Flair
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Movie-Inspired Digi-Pets
The Star Wars Tamagotchi Lets You Shape Anakin Skywalker’s Fate
Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion
DAIRIKU Introduces a Limited Star Wars Collection
Parody Soda Ads
Zevia’s Playful Holiday Ad 'Break from Artificial' Takes a Stand for Realness
Generational Musician Gin Commercials
The Still G.I.N. 'A Toast Between Legends' Ad is AI-Powered
Nostalgic Sports-Focused Grocery Campaigns
Instacart Debuts a Campaign in Kansas City
Digital Candy Commercials
HI-CHEW Presents its Vibrant and Whimsical 'Worlds of Flavor'
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Inspiring Women-Focused Campaigns
'Computer Science Is Everything' Inspires Future Innovators
Satirical Skincare Campaigns
Sephora Launches 'Skin Obsessed' Campaign with Taika Waititi
Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns
IKEA Playfully Presents its UTSÅDD Collection in a Campaign
Fight-Themed Whiskey Campaigns
This Bear Fight Whiskey Ad Stars Gabriel Macht
Refreshing Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Debuts a Fan-Focused Campaign
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Soccer-Centric Soda Spots
Pepsi's 'Refresh the Game' Campaign Brings Soccer Icons Together
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
Gen-Z-Targeted Phone Spots
Samsung Spotlights the Galaxy S25 Ultra in its 'Recipe Ideas' Ad
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Theatircally Filmic Champagne Campaigns
Piper-Heidsieck Debuts its 'Twist the Script' Campaign
Cinematic Video Game Spots
Droga5’s ‘Wake Up’ Campaign for Xbox Shows an Escape from the Everyday
Banshee-Inspired Fashion Collections
McQueen’s Spring 2025 Ad Campaign Embraces Irish Folklore
GenAI TV Ads
ITV's AI-Generated Ad Service Helps New-to-TV Brands Affordably Reach More Audiences
Cinematic Dance-Driven Campaigns
DoorDash's 'Your Door to More' Campaign Highlights its Offerings
Movie-Goer-Inspired Soda Campaigns
Evolution Fresh Introduced its 'Fresh Twist on Soda' Campaign
Whimsical Garden Product Campaigns
Where the Good Things Gro Brings the Enchanted Garden to Life
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Space-Themed Flip Phone Sets
POP MART x Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Cry Me a Galaxy Dropped in Thailand
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Celebrity-Starring Super Bowl Ads
Taco Bell Recruits Doja Cat for its New Super Bowl Advertisement
Celebratory Beverage Ads
Miller Lite’s ‘Legendary Stories’ Campaign Celebrates 50 Years
Humorous Star-Studded Chip Campaigns
Pringles Unveiled its 'Call of the Mustaches' Campaign
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
Nostalgic Long-Form Infomercials
Mint Mobile's 'Mintfomercial' Offers Humor and Nostalgia
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Super Bowl Drive-Thru Commercials
Taco Bell Debuts Its Live Más Drive-Thru Cams Campaign
Scream Queen Skincare Campaigns
philosophy and Sarah Michelle Gellar Partnered for a Retinol Ad
AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Amazon Ads Now Offers a Beta for its New AI Tools for Advertisers
Music Video-Inspired Supermarket Campaigns
Albert Heijn Pays Homage to Wham!'s Last Christmas
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Documentary-Style Hotel Campaigns
W Hotels' 'Hotel Tales' is a Captivating New Campaign
Emotional Mothers Day Ads
Apple's Mother’s Day Campaign Showcases Spatial Video's Emotional Power
Hollywood Couple Travel Campaigns
Experience Abu Dhabi Debuts a Cinematic Campaign
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
Specialty Cheese Campaigns
Alouette Unveiled its Creative 'Flavor That Sings' Campaign
Caveman-Centric Running Campaigns
Craft Sportswear's Brand Film Channels the Primal Joy of Running
Reinterpreted Retro Denim Spots
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All-Dark Marketing Campaigns
IKEA Introduces its Darkest Campaign Yet with Try Oslo's Help
Visually Appealing Food Campaigns
Celestial Seasonings Launches the Taste Our World Campaign
Cinematic-Star Whisky Campaigns
Harrison Ford Stars in 'Once Upon a Time in Scotland'
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Music-Based Car Campaigns
Toyota Indonesia Launched 'Toyota Lofi Drive Beats'
Music Icon-Supported AI Campaigns
Music Stars Spotlight Workday's AI-Powered Enterprise Solutions
Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns
F Cancer Debuts the 'Pick Up Your Poop' Campaign
Festive Candy Campaigns
Swedish Fish Targets Gen Z with its 'Be Sel-Fish' Activation
Cheeky Recliner-Focused Campaigns
The Lovesac Company Changes the Social Image of the Recliner
Sci-Fi Franchise Logo Puzzles
The LEGO Brick-Built Star Wars Logo Brings the Galaxy Home
Health-Conscious Holiday Drink Ads
This TENZING Christmas Ad Sees Santa Opting for a New Drink
Country-Artist Football Spots
NERDS x Shaboozey Team Up for a Vibrant Super Bowl Commercial
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Heartwarming Holiday Car Ads
Toyota Debuts Three Ads During NBCUniversal’s Primetime Specials
Blockbuster Film-Saga Ice-Cream Ads
Häagen-Dazs Unveiled its 'Not So Fast, Not So Furious' Spot
Humorous Educational Campaigns
AI Investment Fraud Takes Center Stage in a New Awareness Campaign
Rental App Holiday Campaigns
Airbnb Presents its Santastrophe Campaign Following Santa Claus
Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
Gamified Yogurt Tube Campaigns
The Frubes Freeze ‘Em Campaign Includes a New Online Game
Festive Pet Letter Campaigns
Chewy Claus Accepts Holiday Wishes from Pets
Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
Away’s 'Travel Changed Me' Film Captures the Power of Exploration
Budget-Friendly Airline Campaigns
Sunwing Vacations Debuts the Flynancial Advisor Campaign
Retro Snack Cake Campaigns
Vachon's Rosettes Campaign Stirs Nostalgia in Gen X and Millennials
Sci-Fi-Inspired Kitchenware Commercials
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AI Creator-Centric Campaigns
The Spirit of London Campaign by Beefeater Embraces the City's Energy
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Outdoor-Inspired Beer Spots
Busch Light's 'Circles' Ad Stars Ross Chastain and The Busch Guy
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters
Seán Donnan Illustrates Star Wars Characters in a Japanese Style
Iconic Commercial Reboots
Oscar Mayer Brings Back Its Iconic Jingle for a New Generation
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Filipino-Perspective City Campaigns
'Of Course, Hong Kong' Features Four Local Filipino Creators
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Consumer Values-Based Audiences
Givsly Debuts Values-Based Audiences to Streamline Marketing