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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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Sci Fi Movies

11 of the Spiciest Dune Quotes That Will Transport You to Arrakis

11 of the Spiciest Dune Quotes That Will Transport You to Arrakis

“It tasted like cinnamon.”

By Danielle Kugler

LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton's Indelible Influence on American Popular Culture

LeVar Burton's Indelible Influence on American Popular Culture

The talented multi-hyphenate continues to inspire generations of fans. 

By Robert Greene II

Octavia Butler

FX’s Octavia Butler Kindred Adaptation: What We Know So Far

FX’s Octavia Butler Kindred Adaptation: What We Know So Far

The highly anticipated series has landed its director and lead. 

By Danielle Kugler

Fantasy Books

The Best Dragon Characters from Books, Movies, and More

The Best Dragon Characters from Books, Movies, and More

Which dragon is your favorite?

By Natalie Dalea

Sci Fi Movies

11 Nail-Biting Thriller Sci-Fi Movies

11 Nail-Biting Thriller Sci-Fi Movies

Precogs say you'll love these films. 

By Vernieda Vergara

Science Fiction Books

Which Dune Character Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?

Which Dune Character Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?

Do the stars say you're the Emperor of the Known Universe, or a manipulative schemer who orchestrates destruction?

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Fantasy Movies

N.K. Jemisin Will Adapt Her Broken Earth Trilogy Books for the Big Screen

N.K. Jemisin Will Adapt Her Broken Earth Trilogy Books for the Big Screen

The Stillness is coming to a theater near you. 

By Danielle Kugler

Sci Fi Movies

12 Shiny and Chrome Movies Like Mad Max: Fury Road

12 Shiny and Chrome Movies Like Mad Max: Fury Road

Witness them!

By Emily J.

Star Wars

Live Like a Vulcan, Love Like a Wookiee, Laugh Like a Hobbit Is the Fandom Book You’re Looking For

Live Like a Vulcan, Love Like a Wookiee, Laugh Like a Hobbit Is the Fandom Book You’re Looking For

This pop-culture fueled fable is a comforting, quirky adventure. 

By Carolyn Cox

Fantasy Book Series

Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy Novels Ordered for TV Series Adaptation

Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy Novels Ordered for TV Series Adaptation

A second chance for fans to see their favorite world come to life.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Science Fiction Books

Interview: Robb Pearlman on What Starfleet Means to Him

Interview: Robb Pearlman on What Starfleet Means to Him

The Star Trek: Starfleet Is . . . author shares his relationship with the franchise and why Star Trek fans are the best.

By Smart Pop

Douglas Adams

42 Ways to Celebrate Towel Day on May 25th

42 Ways to Celebrate Towel Day on May 25th

Mostly harmless suggestions for honoring Douglas Adams and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 

By Kara Williamson

Tabletop Gaming

13 Dungeons & Dragons Podcasts That Are a Natural 20

13 Dungeons & Dragons Podcasts That Are a Natural 20

No matter your alignment, there's a podcast for you. 

By Emily J.

Fantasy Book Series

Netflix's Shadow and Bone Will Satisfy Both Dedicated Fans and New Audiences

Netflix's Shadow and Bone Will Satisfy Both Dedicated Fans and New Audiences

Make the Grishaverse adaptation your next binge. 

By Vernieda Vergara

Fantasy Books

The Lord of the Rings Characters, Ranked

The Lord of the Rings Characters, Ranked

We come to it at last, the great battle of our time.

By Jena Brown

Giveaway

[CLOSED] Grogu Giveaway: Win a Star Wars Prize Pack Fit for a Jedi!

[CLOSED] Grogu Giveaway: Win a Star Wars Prize Pack Fit for a Jedi!

Please be aware this giveaway is now closed. 

By The Portalist Staff

Sci Fi TV Shows

10 Gift Ideas for Die-Hard Fans of The Expanse

10 Gift Ideas for Die-Hard Fans of The Expanse

Great grabs for any budget and taste.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Sci Fi TV Shows

The 10 Best Babylon 5 Episodes Ever

The 10 Best Babylon 5 Episodes Ever

Sooner or later, everyone comes to Babylon 5.

By Kara Brand

Tabletop Gaming

10 Epic Games Like Dungeons & Dragons to Take You on an Adventure

10 Epic Games Like Dungeons & Dragons to Take You on an Adventure

Unleash your inner hero. 

By Orrin Grey

Sci Fi Movies

20 Great Sci-Fi Movies Directed by Women 

20 Great Sci-Fi Movies Directed by Women 

How many have you seen?

By Kayleigh Donaldson

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