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Do you geek out over sci-fi and fantasy movies, TV, and games? Explore the pop culture galaxy, from streaming recommendations to tabletop gaming guides and more.

Science Fiction Action Novels That Are Better Than the Borderlands Movie

Science Fiction Action Novels That Are Better Than the Borderlands Movie

If you're looking for a sci-fi action world with open, sprawling worlds, try these books.

Video Games

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Superheroes

A Beginner's Guide to X-Men ‘97

A Beginner's Guide to X-Men ‘97

By Matthew McCreary

Fantasy Movies

The Strangest Sci-Fi and Fantasy Foods We Wish We Could Try  

The Strangest Sci-Fi and Fantasy Foods We Wish We Could Try  

By Isabel Montero

Sci Fi Movies

10 Underrated Sci-Fi Movies You Need to Watch

10 Underrated Sci-Fi Movies You Need to Watch

By Orrin Grey

Fantasy TV Shows

The Brutal Allegory of Interview With the Vampire Season One

The Brutal Allegory of Interview With the Vampire Season One

By Archita Mittra

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Science Fiction Books

7 Ways to Consume Dune and the World of Arrakis

7 Ways to Consume Dune and the World of Arrakis

Frank Herbert's masterwork has expanded well beyond the original manuscript.

By Lola Bosa

Marvel

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Breaks its Predecessors' Curse and Sets a New Bar for Superhero Movies

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Breaks its Predecessors' Curse and Sets a New Bar for Superhero Movies

Check out this spoiler-free review of the film that challenges the genre to be better.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Sci Fi TV Shows

7 Snarky Science Fiction Books for Murderbot Fans

7 Snarky Science Fiction Books for Murderbot Fans

These speculative novels are full of artificial intelligence and real wit.

By Jena Brown

Fantasy Movies

The Old Guard 2 and More SFF to Watch on Netflix 

The Old Guard 2 and More SFF to Watch on Netflix 

Immortal superheroes? Gay romance? Spectacular action? We’ve got you covered.

By Archita Mittra

LGBTQIA

Our Favorite Queer Characters on SFF TV Shows

Our Favorite Queer Characters on SFF TV Shows

Out of this world representation boots the house down!

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Urban Fantasy

How Being a Sci-Fi Author Helped Dan Moren Win Jeopardy!

How Being a Sci-Fi Author Helped Dan Moren Win Jeopardy!

Author Dan Moren credits his love of knowledge (and librarian parents) for his success.

By Matthew McCreary

Anime

8 Beautiful Fantasy Anime to Immerse You in Wonder

8 Beautiful Fantasy Anime to Immerse You in Wonder

Fall into worlds beyond your imagination.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Anime

15 Cosplay Books to Get Your Look Convention Ready

15 Cosplay Books to Get Your Look Convention Ready

You'll be the talk of Comic Con.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Fantasy Movies

Is Gregory Maguire's Elphie as Wonderful as Wicked?

Is Gregory Maguire's Elphie as Wonderful as Wicked?

Gregory Maguire released a new Elphaba book this spring. 

By Jena Brown

Fantasy Creatures

Monster Movies With the Strangest and Most Unlikely Monsters

Monster Movies With the Strangest and Most Unlikely Monsters

The weird and wacky take center stage in these monster movies.

By Orrin Grey

Sci Fi Movies

Post-Apocalyptic Comedies Like Zombieland

Post-Apocalyptic Comedies Like Zombieland

Survive the zombie apocalypse with these hilarious books and movies.

By Archita Mittra

Gift Guide

2024 Gift Guide for Science Fiction and Fantasy Fans

2024 Gift Guide for Science Fiction and Fantasy Fans

Here are nine of our favorite holiday gifts for lovers of the futuristic and the fantastical.

By Archita Mittra

Fantasy TV Shows

4 Amazing Science Fiction and Fantasy TV Shows on Netflix

4 Amazing Science Fiction and Fantasy TV Shows on Netflix

With so many TV shows constantly being created, finding the ones truly worth watching can be a challenge. 

By Isabel Montero

Fantasy Movies

Love Marvel? Try These 14 Super Novels Featuring The Avengers Themselves.

Love Marvel? Try These 14 Super Novels Featuring The Avengers Themselves.

From Secret Wars to street-level crime-fighting, these novels showcase the ambition and power of Marvel’s storytelling.

By The Portalist

Science Fiction

Rewatching The Matrix: Celebrating 25 Years of a Science Fiction Classic

Rewatching The Matrix: Celebrating 25 Years of a Science Fiction Classic

The style, the cast, the score, the influence … The Matrix was The One. 

By Will Stangler

Fantasy Movies

Creepy Clown Stories Like Joker 2 and Terrifier 3

Creepy Clown Stories Like Joker 2 and Terrifier 3

If the second Joker installment left you wanting more, try these tales of creepy clowns.

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Sci Fi TV Shows

Teacup, the Series Adaptation of Robert McCammon's Sci-Fi Horror Novel Stinger, Arrives on Peacock

Teacup, the Series Adaptation of Robert McCammon's Sci-Fi Horror Novel Stinger, Arrives on Peacock

Tune in to terrors beyond earthly imagination.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Lord Of The Rings

Reviewing Season 2 of The Rings of Power 

Reviewing Season 2 of The Rings of Power 

It's better than the first season, but there's still a long way to go.

By Archita Mittra

Fantasy Books

SFF-Themed Airbnbs You Can Actually Visit

SFF-Themed Airbnbs You Can Actually Visit

We've all watched a show or read a book and thought, “I really wish I could visit that place!” Well, now you can. 

By Jena Brown

Marvel

8 Witchy Books for Fans of Agatha All Along

8 Witchy Books for Fans of Agatha All Along

The spin-off of 2021's WandaVision is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on September 18.

By Kayleigh Donaldson

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