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90 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Arriving in June

Your summer reading list is set with titles from Adrian Tchaikovsky, M.R. Carey, Brandon Sanderson, Leigh Bardugo, and more.

Books & Comics Cheryl Eddy Jun 1

Here’s Your First Look at Lex Luthor in ‘Man of Tomorrow’

Movies Germain Lussier Jun 1

The Success of ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Might Be a Historic Moment in Film History

Movies Germain Lussier Jun 1

Dinosaurs Devour Suburbia in the Wild New Trailer for ‘The End of Oak Street’

Trailers Cheryl Eddy Jun 1

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Movies Cheryl Eddy Jun 1

Movies

The Films and Shows You Should Be Streaming in June 2026

We've picked out the best horror, sci-fi, and genre titles coming to Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and beyond.

Germain Lussier Jun 1

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Unfortunately, ‘Masters of the Universe’ Doesn’t Have the Power

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‘Dorohedoro’ Season 2 Is the Apex Of Macabre Anime Chaos and Whimsy

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The Final Season of ‘The Boys’ Felt Like Watching a Comedian Bomb Their Set

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Movies

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Today’s Worst Idea Is Letting Zack Snyder Remake ‘Escape From New York’

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The Success of ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Might Be a Historic Moment in Film History

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Summon the Witch: ‘Hokum’ Comes Home Tomorrow

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Here’s Your First Look at Lex Luthor in ‘Man of Tomorrow’

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Filming Has Already Wrapped on ‘Evil Dead Wrath’

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Trailers

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Germain Lussier Jun 2

Dinosaurs Devour Suburbia in the Wild New Trailer for ‘The End of Oak Street’

Cheryl Eddy Jun 1

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The Final ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Trailer Promises Suffering for All

Isaiah Colbert May 29

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Germain Lussier May 29

‘Sugar’ Season 2 Teases a New Case and More Neo-Noir Ennui

Cheryl Eddy May 28

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Trailer Gets Real Weird Real Fast

Jen Lennon May 27

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Germain Lussier May 26

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Isaiah Colbert May 22

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Television

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Television Cheryl Eddy Jun 2

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Books & Comics

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A New Book Chronicles the Birth of ‘E.T.’

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DC Hopes Static Can Be a Thing in Comics Again

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Cover art for Satoshi Kon's Dream Fossil and Opus.

Satoshi Kon’s Manga Deserve Just as Much Love as His Iconic Anime

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert May 21

86 Eighty-Six collage of its anime key visual and its volume one light novel cover.

The Immersive ’86 Eighty-Six’ Audiobook Goes Harder Than the Anime Ever Did

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‘Star Trek: The Last Starship’ Is Boldly Going Into Horror

Books & Comics Io9 Staff May 20

‘Star Trek’ Comics Are Joining the 60th Anniversary Party

Books & Comics Cheryl Eddy May 19

Marvel Just Shook Up Who Is in Charge of Its Comics and Franchises

Books & Comics Germain Lussier May 18

Kylo Ren Will Fall In the Next ‘Star Wars’ Comic

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Anime

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While popular shows like 'Sword Art Online,' 'Shangri‑La Frontier,' and 'Solo Leveling' chase power fantasy, this OG anime holds up because it celebrates gaming as a communal space.

Anime Isaiah Colbert May 29

Key visuals for Memories and Robot Carnival.

I Dream of the Day Anime Anthologies Make a Major Comeback

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You Should Race to Your Local Theater to See ‘Adolescence of Utena’

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Anime Justin Carter May 23

‘Record of Lodoss War’ Will Forever Be the Gold Standard Of Fantasy Anime

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Toys & Collectibles

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One of DC's most badass characters comes to life in Supergirl and Hot Toys has an incredible figure coming.

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Toys & Collectibles Germain Lussier May 20

Lego’s Next ‘Lord of the Rings’ Set Is Its Biggest Yet

Toys & Collectibles James Whitbrook May 12

Hot Toys’ New Ahsoka Figure Is Weird for All the Wrong Reasons

Toys & Collectibles James Whitbrook May 4

Lego’s New ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’ Set Confirms a Very Silly Name Change

Toys & Collectibles Justin Carter May 3

Games

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‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Releases New Free Adventure

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New ‘Vampire: The Masquerade’ Project in the Works from White Wolf

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20 Years On, ‘Uncharted’ Is Still Changing Games

Games Justin Carter May 10

Wizards of the Coast Apologizes After New ‘Hobbit’ One Ring Card Accused of Plagiarism

Games Justin Carter May 3

The Next Big Original ‘Magic’ Set Is a ‘What If?’ Adventure

Games Justin Carter May 2

The Writers of ‘Saros’ Talk Building a Stronger Roguelike Story

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Corporate Culture

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Disney’s Massive Layoffs Have Seemingly Hit Marvel Hard

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Howl's Moving Castle's Calcifer eating a pan of bacon and eggs.

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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos Opens Up on Losing Warner Bros. Deal

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Theme Parks & Destinations

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‘Sinners’ Will Sink Its Teeth into Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights

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We Know What Part of ‘Star Wars’ George Lucas’ Museum Will Focus On

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‘Star Wars’ Is Only a Small Part of What’s Coming to the Lucas Museum

Theme Parks & Destinations Germain Lussier May 1

Disneyland Makes Up for That Han Solo Situation With a Lovely Leia Look

Theme Parks & Destinations James Whitbrook Apr 16

The ‘Galaxy’s Edge’ Han Solo Proves You Really Can’t Replace Harrison Ford

Theme Parks & Destinations James Whitbrook Apr 15

Disney Might Be Rethinking Its Newest ‘Avatar’ Land

Theme Parks & Destinations Germain Lussier Apr 8

Frozen's Olaf reacting to being impaled.

Disney’s Robot Olaf Dying Is the Funniest Thing to Happen in 2026

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