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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Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books
LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
AI-Created Luggage Campaigns
LANCEL's New Voyage Ai Campaign Launched on June 7th
AI-Driven Dreamy Fashion Campaigns
ETRO's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Uses Artificial Intelligence
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Branded AI-Generated Short Films
KFC Philippines Captures Attention with AI-Generated Films
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Collaboration Sci-Fi Cookies
Special Edition Star Wars OREO Cookies are Deliciously Interactive
Clear In-Game Billboard Advertisements
SCS Software's Truck Simulator Uses Real-Life Advertising
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Generative AI Candy Campaigns
The Starburst 'Different Every Time' Campaign is Interactive
LED Can Concepts
The Pepsi Smart Can Has a Flexible HD Display & Sound System
GenAI Confectionery Posters
The My Cadbury Era Tool Puts People into Retro Posters with AI
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Retro Sci-Fi Clothing Collections
These UNIQLO x Star Wars Styles Celebrate May the Fourth
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
AI-Fuelled QSR Animated Commercials
McDonald's Japan Rolls Out an AI Ad to Spotlight its Fries
Collaboration Sci-Fi Tech Accessories
The Star Wars x CASETiFY Collection is Celebratory
Employee Fragrance Campaigns
Lidl's Fragrance Campaign Features Local Talent with Celebrity Names
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
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
Lazy Cereal Campaigns
SURREAL Cereal Cheekily Pokes Fun at New Year's Resolutions
Cinematic New Year Campaigns
Prada Releases Its High-Fashion Campaign for Chinese New Year
Cinematic GenAI Campaigns
The Know-It Alls by Perplexity is a Movie-Style Trailer
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Socks
New 'Star Wars-Inspired' Sock Collection is Designed by a DJ
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
AI-Powered Travel Campaigns
Samsonite's Bring It 2024 Campaign Exudes Timeless Style & Durability
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections
These Pinkbox Doughnuts Star Wars Day Treats Arrive This May
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Galactic Cafe Experiences
The Star Wars-Themed Cafe in Tokyo Takes Fans to an Outer Galaxy
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
Country-Conjoining Beer Can Designs
Heineken Spotlights One Shared Star Motif on its Cans
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections
Disney Star Wars Sand's of Tatooine Collection is Desert-Themed
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Whimsical Uplifting Soda Campaigns
Coca-Cola Unveils It's Magic When The World Comes Together
Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns
IKEA Playfully Presents its UTSÅDD Collection in a Campaign
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Sci-Fi Coffee Brews
The Bones Coffee Co. x Star Wars Coffee Brew Collection Will Awaken the Force
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
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
Charming Christmas Advertisements
Sainsbury’s Christmas Ad 2024 Evokes Childhood Nostalgia
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
In-Game Advertising Services
StackAdapt Offers Engaging Game Advertising for its Clients
Theatircally Filmic Champagne Campaigns
Piper-Heidsieck Debuts its 'Twist the Script' Campaign
GenAI TV Ads
ITV's AI-Generated Ad Service Helps New-to-TV Brands Affordably Reach More Audiences
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
Immersive Art Escape Rooms
Daydream Adventures Traps Players in an Enchanted Forest or Sci-Fi Cave
Space-Themed Flip Phone Sets
POP MART x Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Cry Me a Galaxy Dropped in Thailand
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns
MoonPie's Alien Acquisition Shares Ads for Extraterrestrials
Futuristic Cityscape Activations
Coca-Cola Y3000 Zero Sugar Took Over the Las Vegas Sphere
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Comic-Inspired Soda Cans
Marvel and Coca-Cola Join on the Heroes Captivating Can Designs
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
Intergalactic-Inspired Lifestyle Products
The Spacio Collection is Made up of Everyday Objects
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Superhero-Themed AR Sodas Cans
Coca-Cola's Marvel Universe Packaging Boasts Immersive Features
Gen Z-Focused Video Campaigns
Astroyogi is Introducing a New Campaign that Aims to Attract Gen Z
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
Generative AI Interpreter Campaigns
Samsung's 'The Next Big Thing Is You' Highlights Translation
Mystery-Style Holiday Ads
Waitrose Adds Mystery to the Festive Season with ‘Sweet Suspicion’ Ad
All-Dark Marketing Campaigns
IKEA Introduces its Darkest Campaign Yet with Try Oslo's Help
Chicken-Centered Campaigns
KFC Released a Campaign Called 'Believe in Chicken'
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Visually Appealing Food Campaigns
Celestial Seasonings Launches the Taste Our World Campaign
Sci-Fi Gaming Chair Covers
The Secretlab Star Wars Collection Now Has New SKINS
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Childhood-Inspired Car Campaigns
Mercedes-Benz's 'Drive Pilot Story' is Based on Young Aspirations
Specialty Cheese Campaigns
Alouette Unveiled its Creative 'Flavor That Sings' Campaign
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
AI Travel Campaigns
Trivago is Using AI to Replace Spokespeople & Simplify Productions
Spoof Sci-Fi Beer Ads
The Liquid Death x Rebel Moon Collab Pokes Fun at Beer Ad Tropes
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Star-Studded Phone Campaigns
T-Mobile's Ad Features Snoop Dogg, Kai Cenat, and Patrick Mahomes
Hollywood Couple Travel Campaigns
Experience Abu Dhabi Debuts a Cinematic Campaign
Wish-Granting Beer Ads
The 2024 Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial Introduces the Bud Light Genie
Sci-Fi Fragrance Collections
The Hotel Collection Star Wars Range Marks May the Fourth
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
AI-Crafted Banking Ads
The U.S. Bank Debuts 'The Power of Us' Campaign
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Community Behavioral Health Campaigns
Comprehensive Healthcare Debuts a New Recruitment Campaign
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Empowering Car Ads
CarMax's New Ad Campaign Takes a Witty Approach
Gamified Yogurt Tube Campaigns
The Frubes Freeze ‘Em Campaign Includes a New Online Game
Unified AI Campaigns
Samsung UK Unveils 'You & AI. As One' Campaign
Budget-Friendly Airline Campaigns
Sunwing Vacations Debuts the Flynancial Advisor Campaign
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
AI Email Marketing Campaigns
Emotsy Creates Personalized Campaigns for Stronger Digital Connection
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Gut-Friendly Kombucha Campaigns
Health-Ade's Thrill Your Gut Highlights the Benefits of Kombucha
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Empowering Mental Health Football Ads
adidas Debuts Short Film 'You Got This'
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
Axe Targets Generation Z with its New Star-Studded Campaign
Sci Fi-Themed Popcorn Machines
The Death Star Popcorn Maker Honors the Sci-Fi Franchise
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear
Pair Eyewear and Lucasfilm Join Forces on Custom Frames
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Filipino-Perspective City Campaigns
'Of Course, Hong Kong' Features Four Local Filipino Creators
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Exclusive Sci-Fi Scents
Hotel Collection Releases New Star Wars Fragrances
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad