One of the most important reasons for the flourishing of American science fiction in the last century is its proximity to scientific facts and its highlighting the impact of technology on human life. American science fiction in the 20th century discussed many topics that were often related to the zeitgeist. For instance, Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (1999) is considered as one of the essential American products within this genre. Arab science fiction and Sci-Fi movies have been influenced by Western science fiction, especially the American ones. This idea can be exemplified by Sami’s The End (2020), the recent adaptation of Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?. This paper aims to discuss the historical background of these works—i.e., America in the 20th century and the Arab World in the 21st century—to reveal how the context of both American and Arab science fiction highlights their roots, roles, and popularity. Furthermore, this article will introduce the theoretical framework of comparative adaptation studies, crystalizing concepts such as indigenization, transcoding, and transtextuality that identify the relation between adaptation and intertextuality. It concludes that the 20th century America and the 21st century Arab World introduce many social, political, and historical facts that are mirrored in Sci-Fi. Furthermore, it is revealed how most Arab science fictions show a connection with Western works.

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