Star Wars

December 24th 2021

How Boba Fett Came Back… the First Time Round

As The Book of Boba Fett prepares to explore the bounty hunter's post-sarlacc adventures, a look back at how he cheated death in Star Wars ' old EU.

Television James Whitbrook

December 23rd 2021

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus… in Star Wars

It's impossible to know why he was there, but he was definitely there.

Movies Rob Bricken

December 22nd 2021

Disney’s Book of Boba Fett Premiere Event Is Now a Finale Event, Thanks to Covid

The surge of the omicron variant has pushed back the red carpet gala until earlier February.

Television Rob Bricken

December 20th 2021

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Came Out 2 Years Ago—How Do You Feel About It Now?

Because here at io9, we're still fighting about it.

Movies Rob Bricken

Image: Paramount+, Funimation, Lucasfilm, and Prime Video

The 9 Best Animated Series of 2021

io9 watched a lot of animation this year, and we had some clear favorites.

io9 Cheryl Eddy & James Whitbrook & Germain Lussier & Rob Bricken

December 17th 2021

The 8 Weirdest Toys of 2021

In a year of cool toys, we were always bound to get some truly bonkers bits of merchandise.

io9 James Whitbrook

December 16th 2021

Rogue One Remembered: A Timeline For Its 5 Year Anniversary

Star Wars ' first standalone story was released 5 years ago today and we take you back on the journey.

Movies Germain Lussier

Nobody Knew The Book of Boba Fett Existed Until The Mandalorian Announced It

I know studios like to keep these things secret, but this is ridiculous.

Television Rob Bricken

December 15th 2021

Image: Lucasfilm, Sony Pictures, Paramount, Marvel Studios, and AMC

The Biggest Comics, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Disappointments of 2021

The Black Widow lawsuit, Star Wars: The Bad Batch whitewashing, that Ghostbusters ghost, and more pop culture letdowns.

io9 Cheryl Eddy & James Whitbrook & Charles Pulliam-Moore & Germain Lussier

December 14th 2021

The Library of Congress Nerds Out

Return of the Jedi , Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring , and more join the list of films deemed worth preserving.

Movies Rob Bricken

December 10th 2021

Game Awards 2021: All the Coolest Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Announcements

Last night's show brought gaming news for fans of Star Wars , Star Trek , Dune , The Matrix, Suicide Squad, and more.

io9 Germain Lussier

12 PC Cases That Shouldn’t Work but Somehow Do

From taxidermied beavers to American muscle cars, here are some of the most imaginative PC cases you can find, buy, or build.

Tech News Phillip Tracy

December 8th 2021

Star Wars: The Acolyte Has Found Its Star in Amandla Stenberg

Previously seen in The Hunger Games , they'll play the lead in the upcoming High Republic Disney+ show.

Television Germain Lussier

The Book of Boba Fett‘s New Trailer Might Have a Hell of an Easter Egg

The bounty hunter could be visiting a famous location from the movies we've never seen on-screen.

Television Rob Bricken

December 7th 2021

15 Star Wars Characters We’d Love to See Black Series Figures Of

Hasbro's 6-inch Black Series line is the crown jewel for Star Wars collectors. We want these characters.

Toys & Collectibles Germain Lussier

Image: Jorge Molina and Matt Milla/Marvel Comics

Patty Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron Movie Is Back In Play

And more details about a familiar face appearing in Netflix's Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot.

io9 James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson

The R2-D2 Tamagotchi Is for Serious Star Wars Fans

Despite the cuteness, I've reached my limit of Artoo's constant chirping for care.

Gadgets Florence Ion

December 6th 2021

Star Wars Hunters Looks Way More Fascinatingly Weird Than It Should

The new Star Wars mobile game makes a weird case for what should or could be 'canonized,' but also: I would die for two Jawas in a trenchcoat.

Games James Whitbrook

A Message From Your New Editor

A check in with the io9 Master Control Program after an update.

io9 James Whitbrook

December 3rd 2021

The Weirdest Things Star Wars‘ Boba Fett Got Up to After Escaping the Sarlacc

Setting up shop in Jabba's Palace in the Disney+ Star Wars series The Book of Boba Fett just looks boring in comparison.

Movies James Whitbrook

How Boba Fett Came Back… the First Time Round

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus… in Star Wars

Disney’s Book of Boba Fett Premiere Event Is Now a Finale Event, Thanks to Covid

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Came Out 2 Years Ago—How Do You Feel About It Now?

The 9 Best Animated Series of 2021

The 8 Weirdest Toys of 2021

Rogue One Remembered: A Timeline For Its 5 Year Anniversary

Nobody Knew The Book of Boba Fett Existed Until The Mandalorian Announced It

The Biggest Comics, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Disappointments of 2021

The Library of Congress Nerds Out

Game Awards 2021: All the Coolest Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Announcements

12 PC Cases That Shouldn’t Work but Somehow Do

Star Wars: The Acolyte Has Found Its Star in Amandla Stenberg

The Book of Boba Fett‘s New Trailer Might Have a Hell of an Easter Egg

15 Star Wars Characters We’d Love to See Black Series Figures Of

Patty Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron Movie Is Back In Play

The R2-D2 Tamagotchi Is for Serious Star Wars Fans

Star Wars Hunters Looks Way More Fascinatingly Weird Than It Should

A Message From Your New Editor

The Weirdest Things Star Wars‘ Boba Fett Got Up to After Escaping the Sarlacc

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Adds ‘Succulent Chinese Meal’ Guy

Feds Sniffing Around Polymarket After Suspicious Bets

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Don’t Get Too Attached to Any AI App

‘Paradise’ Writer Teases What’s Coming in Season 3 After That Huge Twist

Trump’s New White House App Is Mildly Concerning and Weird for a Lot of Reasons

Bloodsucking Ticks Can Survive Inside Your Home Longer Than You Might Think

The Best New Toys of March 2026

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

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