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Manga collage of characters from Ichi The Witch, Witch Hat Atelier, Black Clover, and Mashle.

6 Magic School Anime and Manga to Discover Instead of Thinking About ‘Harry Potter’ Ever Again

Looking for series that capture the magical school vibe? Here are some great anime and manga picks to add to your backlog and watchlist.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert

Deadpool Magic The Gathering Secret Lair

Deadpool Will Deface ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Classics for a New Secret Lair

Games James Whitbrook

For All Mankind 5 Interview

Why ‘For All Mankind’ Season 5 Is the Key to the Rest of the Series

Television Germain Lussier

Project Hail Mary Gosling

The Ryan Gosling Sci-Fi Streak Will Continue Until Morale Improves

Movies Cheryl Eddy

Project Hail Mary Ryan Gosling

Could There Be a ‘Project Hail Mary’ Sequel?

Movies Cheryl Eddy

Watch James Cameron Get Really Hands-On Filming ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

io9 has an exclusive look at the behind-the-scenes videos coming in the home release, which starts March 31.

Germain Lussier

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Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway’s Mystery’s Sci-Fi Film Has Its First Trailer

Stranger Things Tales From 85 Trailer Netflix

The ‘Tales from ’85’ Trailer Wants You Back in ‘Stranger Things’ Already

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What Do You Mean Fox McCloud Is in the ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Movie

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Diablo Cody Has Big Plans for the ‘Jennifer’s Body’ Sequel

Watch James Cameron Get Really Hands-On Filming ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

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The New ‘Faces of Death’ Trailer Lifts the Lid on the Movie’s Actual Plot

Maul Shadow Lord Close Up

The First Clip from ‘Maul: Shadow Lord’ Plays the Hits, Literally

Project Hail Mary Sandrahuller Ryangosling

One of the Best Scenes in ‘Project Hail Mary’ Wasn’t in the Script

One Piece one-shot and first volume cover of Romance Dawn.

What Eiichiro Oda Kept (and Cut) From the Original Manga Pilot of ‘One Piece’

Daredevil Born Again 2 Kingpin Task Force

Marvel Says the Real World Parallels in ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Are Coincidental

Star City Interview 1

How ‘Star City’ Will Be Completely Different From ‘For All Mankind’

Handmaidsjune 2

Everything to Remember About ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Ahead of ‘The Testaments’

Manga volume covers of Neon Genesis Evangelion and Chainsaw Man.

What ‘Chainsaw Man’ and ‘Evangelion’ Share in Their Endings

Exit 8 Exclusive Clip

Watch a Creepy as Hell Clip From the Excellent Game Adaptation ‘Exit 8’ (Exclusive)

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Brandon Sanderson’s ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Novella Is Back—at a Hefty Price

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‘Jumanji 3’ Is Moving Out of the Way of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Dune: Part Three’

Star Trek Online Enterprise Documentary

This ‘Star Trek Online’ Trailer Is Actually a Killer ‘Enterprise’ Documentary

Project Hail Mary Ryan Gosling Sideways

Andy Weir Says ‘Project Hail Mary’ Improved on the Book in One Very Specific Place

Moresadhobbits

Another New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie Is in the Works

Daredevil Born Again 2 Review

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Is a Slow Burn That’s Worth the Wait

io9 Reviews

Daredevil Born Again 2 Review

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Is a Slow Burn That’s Worth the Wait

Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio star in the New York-based Marvel Studios show, now streaming.

io9 Reviews Germain Lussier

For All Mankind S5 Review

‘For All Mankind’ Season 5 Beautifully Sets the Series Up for the Future

io9 Reviews Germain Lussier

Readyornot2 Topart

‘Ready or Not 2’ Offers Gory Fun But Doesn’t Quite Level Up

io9 Reviews Cheryl Eddy

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‘Witch Hat Atelier’ Is Simply Magical

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert

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‘1000 Women in Horror’ Explores Blood, Guts, and Long-Overdue Equality

io9 Reviews Cheryl Eddy

Movies

Project Hail Mary Ryan Gosling

Could There Be a ‘Project Hail Mary’ Sequel?

Movies Cheryl Eddy

Project Hail Mary Gosling

The Ryan Gosling Sci-Fi Streak Will Continue Until Morale Improves

Movies Cheryl Eddy

Super Mario Galaxy Movie Star Fox

What Do You Mean Fox McCloud Is in the ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Movie

Movies James Whitbrook

Ms0323 Jennifers Body Megan Fox

Diablo Cody Has Big Plans for the ‘Jennifer’s Body’ Sequel

Movies James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson

Watch James Cameron Get Really Hands-On Filming ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

Movies Germain Lussier

Project Hail Mary Sandrahuller Ryangosling

One of the Best Scenes in ‘Project Hail Mary’ Wasn’t in the Script

Movies Cheryl Eddy

Exit 8 Exclusive Clip

Watch a Creepy as Hell Clip From the Excellent Game Adaptation ‘Exit 8’ (Exclusive)

Movies Germain Lussier

Ms0323 Jumanji 3

‘Jumanji 3’ Is Moving Out of the Way of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Dune: Part Three’

Movies James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson

Project Hail Mary Ryan Gosling Sideways

Andy Weir Says ‘Project Hail Mary’ Improved on the Book in One Very Specific Place

Movies Cheryl Eddy

Moresadhobbits

Another New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie Is in the Works

Movies James Whitbrook

Trailers

End Of Oak Street Mcgregor Hathaway

Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway’s Mystery’s Sci-Fi Film Has Its First Trailer

Germain Lussier Mar 26

Stranger Things Tales From 85 Trailer Netflix

The ‘Tales from ’85’ Trailer Wants You Back in ‘Stranger Things’ Already

James Whitbrook Mar 26

Facesofdeathgoogle

The New ‘Faces of Death’ Trailer Lifts the Lid on the Movie’s Actual Plot

Cheryl Eddy Mar 26

Therockmoana

The New Live-Action ‘Moana’ Trailer Welcomes You to the Rock

Cheryl Eddy Mar 23

Dune Part Three Zendaya

You Haven’t Seen the ‘Dune: Part Three’ Trailer Until You’ve Seen It in Franken-IMAX

Germain Lussier Mar 18

The First Trailer for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Teases Spidey’s Big New Problems

James Whitbrook Mar 18

Dune Part Three Chalamet

The ‘Dune: Part Three’ Trailer Makes It Look More Awesome Than the Last

Germain Lussier Mar 17

Star Wars Maul Shadow Lord Trailer

Maul Wants the Revenge of a Sith in the New ‘Shadow Lord’ Trailer

James Whitbrook Mar 16

Gaten Matarazzo Pizza Movie

‘Stranger Things’ Star Gaten Matarazzo’s New Movie Is an Even Stranger Trip

Germain Lussier Mar 13

Disclosure Day still of Emily Blunt.

The New ‘Disclosure Day’ Trailer Cracks Its Alien Mystery Wide Open

Isaiah Colbert Mar 12

Television

For All Mankind 5 Interview

Why ‘For All Mankind’ Season 5 Is the Key to the Rest of the Series

With season six now official, io9 spoke to the 'For All Mankind' showrunners about the pivotal new season.

Television Germain Lussier

Maul Shadow Lord Close Up

The First Clip from ‘Maul: Shadow Lord’ Plays the Hits, Literally

Television Germain Lussier

Daredevil Born Again 2 Kingpin Task Force

Marvel Says the Real World Parallels in ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Are Coincidental

Television Germain Lussier

Star City Interview 1

How ‘Star City’ Will Be Completely Different From ‘For All Mankind’

Television Germain Lussier

Handmaidsjune 2

Everything to Remember About ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Ahead of ‘The Testaments’

Television Cheryl Eddy

Books & Comics

Manga collage of characters from Ichi The Witch, Witch Hat Atelier, Black Clover, and Mashle.

6 Magic School Anime and Manga to Discover Instead of Thinking About ‘Harry Potter’ Ever Again

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert

One Piece one-shot and first volume cover of Romance Dawn.

What Eiichiro Oda Kept (and Cut) From the Original Manga Pilot of ‘One Piece’

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert

Manga volume covers of Neon Genesis Evangelion and Chainsaw Man.

What ‘Chainsaw Man’ and ‘Evangelion’ Share in Their Endings

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert

Children Of The Nameless Magic The Gathering Brandon Sanderson

Brandon Sanderson’s ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Novella Is Back—at a Hefty Price

Books & Comics James Whitbrook

Sam Kieth Themaxx Hed

RIP Sam Kieth, Comic Book Artist and ‘Sandman’ Co-Creator

Books & Comics Justin Carter

Absolute Batman Villainshed

Oh, the New ‘Absolute Batman’ Villains Are…Kinda Normal?

Books & Comics Justin Carter

Frank Miller Ninja Turtles Cover Cropped

Check Out Frank Miller’s First Ever ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Comic Cover

Books & Comics Germain Lussier

Ran And The Grey World collage of volume covers.

‘Ran and the Gray World’ Feels Like a Manga From a Bygone Era

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert

X Men '97 S2cover

Marvel Wants to Remind You ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 2 Is Really Close

Books & Comics Justin Carter

Ringsofpower Dwarves

Brandon Sanderson Explains Why He Doesn’t Write About Elves or Dwarves

Books & Comics Cheryl Eddy

Toys & Collectibles

Star Wars The Mandalorian And Grogu Hot Toys Figures

The ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Hot Toys Figures Want You to Know Pedro Pascal Is Under That Helmet

Who needs Mandalorian cultural discourse when you could have a very pretty 12-inch replica of Pedro Pascal?

Toys & Collectibles James Whitbrook

Lego Project Hail Mary Custom Rocky 2

This Fan-Made Lego ‘Project Hail Mary’ Rocky Build Is Amaze Amaze Amaze

Toys & Collectibles Germain Lussier

Lego Star Wars Yoda Bust

Gaze Into the Haunting, Tiny Eyes of Lego Yoda

Toys & Collectibles James Whitbrook

Lego Project Hail Mary Review

The ‘Project Hail Mary’ Lego Set Is a Must-Have for Sci-Fi Fans

Toys & Collectibles Germain Lussier

Lego Mario Minifigure

Lego Gives in, Will Finally Make Mario Minifigures

Toys & Collectibles Cheryl Eddy

Games

Deadpool Magic The Gathering Secret Lair

Deadpool Will Deface ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Classics for a New Secret Lair

Games James Whitbrook

Star Trek Online Enterprise Documentary

This ‘Star Trek Online’ Trailer Is Actually a Killer ‘Enterprise’ Documentary

Games James Whitbrook

Expedition 33 Maelle

The Stunning ‘Expedition 33’ Art Book Is Finally Coming West

Games Justin Carter

Warhammer 40k Commisar Yarrick

‘Warhammer 40,000’ Has Found Another Old Hero to Bring Back

Games James Whitbrook

Dungeons And Dragons Paladin Divine Smite

Hasbro’s CEO Says ‘Magic: The Gathering’ and ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Will Never Use Generative AI

Games James Whitbrook

Dungeons And Dragons 5.5 Edition Intro Party

Wizards of the Coast Is Officially Calling It ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ 5.5E, Would Like You to Not Read Anything Into That

Games James Whitbrook

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How the Star of ‘Resident Evil: Requiem’ Fell in Love With Her Scaredy-Cat Hero

Games Isaiah Colbert

Dungeons And Dragons 2026 Roadmap Seasons

The Future of ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Is Looking a Little Video Game-y

Games James Whitbrook

World Of Warcraft Midnight Silvermoon City

‘World of Warcraft’ Just Upgraded Its Best City for the First Time in 20 Years, and Now It’s Perfect

Games James Whitbrook

X Men Arcade Marvel

Let the ‘Marvel Maximum Collection’ Take You Back to Your Childhood

Games Justin Carter

Corporate Culture

Tron Ares Jared Leto

Disney Says It Will Find Ways to Peddle Slop Elsewhere After Pulling Out of OpenAI Deal

Corporate Culture Cheryl Eddy

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

Sony Wants to Defeat Ghibli AI Slop… By Feeding Ghibli Movies Into Its Own Slop Machine

Corporate Culture Isaiah Colbert

Star Trek First Contact Borg Assimilation

Paramount Says It Will Merge HBO Max With Paramount Plus If the Warner Bros. Sale Goes Through

Corporate Culture James Whitbrook

Warner Bros Netflix Deal

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

Corporate Culture Justin Carter

Star Trek First Contact Worf Assimilate This

California to Paramount: Assimilate This

Corporate Culture Cheryl Eddy

Tng Locutus

Netflix Backs Out of Warner Bros. Deal, Paving Way for Paramount Assimilation

Corporate Culture Cheryl Eddy

Star Trek First Contact Picard Borg Queen

Warner Bros. Has Decided That Maybe Paramount Would Be the Better Deal After All (Updated)

Corporate Culture Cheryl Eddy

Josh Oconnor Knives Out

As the Warner Bros. Sale Heats Up, Movie Theaters Still Don’t Trust Netflix’s Promises

Corporate Culture Isaiah Colbert

Disney D23 Josh Damaro

Disney’s Theme Parks Chief Is Now Running the Whole Show

Corporate Culture James Whitbrook

Magic The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Jim Henson Company

Hasbro Suit Alleges Overprinted ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Cards

Corporate Culture Justin Carter

Theme Parks & Destinations

Star Wars Ogas Cantina

Disney’s ‘Galaxy’s Edge’ Timeline Reboot Erased a Galactic Starcruiser Nod

Theme Parks & Destinations Germain Lussier

Disney Frozen Olaf Robot Interview

We Met Disney’s Most Advanced Robot Yet: Olaf From ‘Frozen’

Theme Parks & Destinations Germain Lussier

Disney Villains Land

Disney World’s Villains Land Is Pivoting Away From Scaring Kids

Theme Parks & Destinations Germain Lussier

Game Of Thrones Young Ned Stark Robert Aramayo

The ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel Play Is Officially Happening

Theme Parks & Destinations Cheryl Eddy

Ponyo Studio Ghibli

The Magic of ‘Ponyo’ Comes to Life at the Academy Museum

Theme Parks & Destinations Germain Lussier

Disney California Adventure Pixar Pier

Disney Expects Fewer International Theme Park Visitors Because, You Know

Theme Parks & Destinations Germain Lussier

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Darth Vader

Disney Couldn’t Even Kill the Original ‘Galaxy’s Edge’ Right

Theme Parks & Destinations James Whitbrook

Darth Vader Star Wars Galaxy Edge

Galaxy’s Edge Will Soon Cover All Eras of ‘Star Wars’

Theme Parks & Destinations Germain Lussier

Warhammer World Na

Games Workshop’s Warhammer World Hits the U.S. Next Year

Theme Parks & Destinations Justin Carter

Star Wars Milk Stand

Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Land Is Serving Up a New Shade of Milk

Theme Parks & Destinations Germain Lussier

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