Babylon 5: Thirdspace

Babylon 5: Thirdspace follows the crew after they recover a derelict vessel from hyperspace. They bring it to Babylon 5 for study, expecting a routine salvage, but the discovery sets off a chain of unsettling events. A creeping influence begins to prey on minds, and people in the station start acting as if a hidden, alien intelligence is seeping into their thoughts. What seems a straightforward salvage operation spirals into a confrontation with an ancient threat from beyond known space, a presence linked to a place called Thirdspace. As the investigation unfolds, loyalties are tested and the boundary between science and superstition grows murky, underscoring the cost of curiosity for a crew already juggling politics and war.

Directed by Jesús Salvador Treviño, Thirdspace extends the Babylon 5 universe created by J. Michael Straczynski and arrived in 1998 as a feature length television movie. It builds on the series ongoing plot threads and brings back familiar characters, while testing new alien lore.

Thirdspace stands out for fans as a cinematic expansion of a TV saga, with larger scale visuals and a deeper myth arc. The story's alien menace and its eerie imagery contribute to the franchise's sense of ancient conspiracies at stake across Babylon 5 lore. Its design and effects push the boundaries of the TV budget, and the score reinforces the sense of awe and danger that defines the episode.

Critics noted the film balances action with science fiction concepts, delivering tense sequences and ongoing political tensions aboard Babylon 5. Key themes include the dangers of exposing crew to unknown powers, the ethics of contact with alien intelligence, and leadership under pressure. The tone blends military duty with metaphysical questions about humanity when faced with a threat beyond comprehension.

Box Office: As a television feature, Thirdspace did not see a conventional theatrical release and publicly reported gross figures are not available. It aired on television and later found life on home video, making its earnings difficult to track.