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Science fiction

This is our hub for all things sci-fi where we bring you the best from across books, TV and film. This page features round-ups of the latest science fiction, in-depth reviews and interviews with leading sci-fi authors.

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The best new science-fiction novels of August 2026

Fascist empires and deadly sea monsters are on offer in the science fiction out this month, says Alison Flood

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The cover of The Dog Stars by Peter Heller

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Read an extract from The Dog Stars by Peter Heller

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Jacob Elordi as Hig in The Dog Stars

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How I wrote The Dog Stars, the novel behind Ridley Scott’s new film

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Our verdict on Claire North鈥檚 space opera Slow Gods: a big thumbs-up

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“Physics is the antagonist” in Claire North’s space opera Slow Gods

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S1, E4 ? 12 June 2026 Dark Forest Fame begins to take its toll on Anastasia. Irina tracks a crucial lead. Anna Maxwell Martin in "Star City," now streaming on Apple TV.

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The 4 best science-fiction shows of 2026 so far

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Universal Studios handout film still: DISCLOSURE DAY. Josh O'Connor is Dr. Daniel Kellner in DISCLOSURE DAY, directed by Steven Spielberg.

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The 4 must-watch science-fiction films of the year so far

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The best new science-fiction novels published in July 2026

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The book jacket of Slow Gods by Claire North

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Read an extract from Slow Gods by Claire North

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Why I started my sci-fi novel with a world-ending supernova

Claire North, whose space opera Slow Gods is the July read for the 51动漫 Book Club, discusses how a population might deal with knowledge that their planet will be destroyed in 100 years

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The best sci-fi novel in 2026 so far 鈥� plus 6 other great reads

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The one film to watch before seeing Steven Spielberg鈥檚 Disclosure Day

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Sci-fi horror film Backrooms is a triumph for its 20-year-old director

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The best new science-fiction books of June 2026

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