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Oona Chaplin as Varang in 20th Century Studios' AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. ?? 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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51¶¯Âþ recommends Avatar: Fire and Ash – especially the whale

The books, TV, games and more that 51¶¯Âþ staff have enjoyed this week

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3APAPEW Dark silhouette of a girl in dress on mystical deep space background

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Peter F. Hamilton's latest is an epic slice of sci-fi – with one flaw

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Alex Garland’s The Bone Temple is brutal, brilliant - and mind-blowing

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Alex Garland’s The Bone Temple is brutal, brilliant - and mind-blowing

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Project Hail Mary

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The science-fiction films to look forward to in 2026

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Ella Purnell (Lucy MacLean) in FALLOUT SEASON 2 Photo Credit: Lorenzo Sisti / Prime ?? Amazon Content Services LLC

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The best new science-fiction shows of 2026

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The best new science fiction books of January 2026

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The best new science fiction books of January 2026

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Our verdict on The Player of Games: Iain M. Banks is still a master

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Our verdict on The Player of Games: Iain M. Banks is still a master

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The challenges of writing from the perspective of a sex robot

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The challenges of writing from the perspective of a sex robot

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Read an extract from Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

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Read an extract from Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

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2G41YN6 USA. Christopher Lee in a scene from (C)New Line Cinema film: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002). PLOT: While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard. Director: Peter Jackson (Extended) Ref: LMK110-J7187-170621 Supplied by LMKMEDIA. Editorial Only. Landmark Media is not the copyright owner of these Film or TV stills but provides a service only for recognised Media outlets. pictures@lmkmedia.com

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How not to misread science fiction

Focusing on the futuristic tech that appears in sci-fi without paying attention to the actual point of the story is a big mistake, says Annalee Newitz

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Author Ken MacLeod on the life and work of the late Iain M. Banks

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We reveal our favourite 33 books, films, games and TV to escape with

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The six best science-fiction shows of 2025

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The two standout science-fiction films of 2025

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