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36 Sci-Fi Campaigns

From Sci-Fi Hospital Commercials to Cinematic Canine Choirs

— July 31, 2014 — Marketing
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.
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Sci-Fi Surfing Stunts
Sci-Fi Surfing Stunts
These Surfers in Stormtrooper Suits Draw Attention to Movie Locations
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Galactic Toy Ads
Galactic Toy Ads
This LEGO Star Wars Toys Ad Shows the Real Power of Darth Vader
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Galactic Christmas Shows
Galactic Christmas Shows
Galeries Lafayette Held a Star Wars Christmas Show for the Festive Season
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Intergalactic Villain Language Books
Intergalactic Villain Language Books
The Klingon Rosetta Stone Lets Readers Learn to Speak Space
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Scary Sci-Fi Prequel Promos
Scary Sci-Fi Prequel Promos
The Ridley Scott 'Prometheus' Trailer has Many 'Alien' References
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Immersive Gaming Invitation Ads
Immersive Gaming Invitation Ads
This Xbox Gaming Commercial Invites Players into the Games
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30
Cinematic Canine Choirs
Cinematic Canine Choirs
Volkswagen Bark Side Commercial is a Howling Rendition of Imperial March
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29
Sci-Fi Activism
Sci-Fi Activism
The VW: Dark Side Campaign by Greenpeace Targets the Car Brand for CO2 Emissions
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Sci-Fi Website Themes
Sci-Fi Website Themes
These Star Wars Google Themes Awaken the Force Within
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Papercraft Space Battles
Papercraft Space Battles
The Moleskine Star War Origami Battle Shows the Power of the Fold
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Revamped Galactic Trailers
Revamped Galactic Trailers
The 2001: A Space Odyssey Recut is an Updated Take on Blockbusters
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Sci-Fi Hospital Commercials
Sci-Fi Hospital Commercials
The GE Agent of Good Campaign is Inspired by 'The Matrix'
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Alternate Reality Car Commercials
Alternate Reality Car Commercials
This Kia Superbowl Commercial is Unreal
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Sci-Fi Spoof Car Ads (UPDATE)
Sci-Fi Spoof Car Ads (UPDATE)
The 2014 Kia Super Bowl Commercial Revisits the Matrix
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Social Sci-Fi Fan Clubs
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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21
Intergalactic Villain Ads
Intergalactic Villain Ads
The NTT Docomo Darth Vader Ad Uses the Force to Sell Phones
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20
Sci-Fi Cereal Branding
Sci-Fi Cereal Branding
General Mills Cereals Will Be Outfitted with Star Wars Packaging and Toys
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Sci-Fi Thriller Phone Ads
Sci-Fi Thriller Phone Ads
The Motorola Droid X Ad is All About Futurism
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Sci-Fi Supermarket Displays
Sci-Fi Supermarket Displays
Carrefour Challenges Star Wars Fans to 'Shop with the Force'
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Sci-Fi Orchestra Advertising
Sci-Fi Orchestra Advertising
'Space Classics' Concert Employs Star Trek Imagery to Draw Crowds
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16
Sci-Fi Coffee Drinks
Sci-Fi Coffee Drinks
These Galactic Frappuccinos are a Star Wars Starbucks Collaboration
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15
Stormtrooper Car Services
Stormtrooper Car Services
Uber is Unleashing a Fleet of Stormtrooper Cars for Force Friday
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14
Blocked Batman Trailers
Blocked Batman Trailers
The Dark Knight Rises in LEGO Clip is Intense and Hilarious
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13
Sci-Fi Sneaker Promotions
Sci-Fi Sneaker Promotions
Adidas vs. Tron Fuses Two Pop Culture Phenomena Together
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12
Stormtrooper-Inspired Auto Ads
Stormtrooper-Inspired Auto Ads
The Star Wars Nissan Juke Commercial Promotes Individuality
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Intergalactic Sportswear Promos
Intergalactic Sportswear Promos
The Star-Filled Adidas Star Wars Collection Campaign
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10
Fictional Motorcycle Delivery Ads
Fictional Motorcycle Delivery Ads
The Meo Telepizza Campaign Promotes Its Remote Food Function
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9
Adidas Vader Vids
Adidas Vader Vids
Adidas Originals Neighborhood Campaign Shows Celeb Side of the Force
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8
Sensual Sci-Fi Spectacles
Sensual Sci-Fi Spectacles
The Colab Timba Smits Campaign Marries Seduction, Rebellion and Fashion
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7
Sci-Fi Sportswear Ads
Sci-Fi Sportswear Ads
The Epically Geektastic Adidas is All In 'Empire Strikes Back Edition'
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6
Vintage Smoking PSAs
Vintage Smoking PSAs
The Star Wars Smoking PSA Enlists C-3PO to Warn Children
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5
Sci-Fi Clone Campaigns
Sci-Fi Clone Campaigns
Dirk Bikkembergs' Latest Advertorial Embraces Repetition
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4
Sci-Fi Winter Fashion
Sci-Fi Winter Fashion
The Moncler Fall/Winter Campaign Stars Lucky Blue Smith and Pyper America
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3
Epic Sci-Fi Car Ads
Epic Sci-Fi Car Ads
The Kia Optima Super Bowl 2011 Commercial
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2
Earth-Saving Super Villains
Earth-Saving Super Villains
Darth Vader in a Sid-Splitting Earth Hour Ad
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Sci-Fi Auto Ads
Sci-Fi Auto Ads
Pacalin Turns Star Wars Vehicles into Plausible Print Advertisments
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