Hi, {{first_name | friend}}!
A few days ago someone told me that Dungeon Crawler Carl was, without question, the most fun they've ever had reading a book. It got me thinking about how awesome it is to be a sci-fi and fantasy fan right now. We get access to all the classics of old, and all the new, innovative spins on the genre that continue to evolve year after year!
Speaking of classics, on Friday we launched our Worth the Watch Movie Club, where we revisited one of the greatest sci-fi love stories of all time. To join in on the fun, subscribe to Pix Plus!
Now let's get into the sci-fi and fantasy picks that are worth your time this month.
Yours,
John
Film & Television Content Manager @ Pix
Current 🎥: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Self-driving cars, social media addiction, AI gone wrong—these shows called all of it before the rest of the world caught up.
The Spotlight
Together with Del Rey
The Breakout Debut Everyone’s Talking About
If you loved the gothic feel of Wuthering Heights, Frankenstein, and The Bride!, prepare to fall hard for Alchemised, the thought-provoking dark fantasy that has captivated over one million readers already. In a war-torn world, one alchemist who has lost her memory must claw her way back to the truth. Because even as the line between heroism and complicity blurs, she will not let herself fade away.
Next in the Queue-niverse: Upcoming Releases
FANTASY SPOTLIGHT
The Silent Paths of Night
by David R. Slayton
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The epic sequel to Dark Moon, Shallow Sea, a queer Odyssey from the beloved author of White Trash Warlock, David R. Slayton.
House of the Dragon
Season 3 premieres June 21
Set nearly 200 years before Game of Thrones, this fantasy epic follows the Targaryen dynasty at its peak, before a claim over the Iron Throne sets the whole dynasty on fire. Season 3 is where the Dance of the Dragons—the Targaryen civil war that has been building since the first episode—hits full tilt.
Disclosure Day
In theaters June 12
Spielberg returns to his sci-fi roots with an original alien thriller built around one haunting question: if someone proved we weren't alone, would you want to know? Starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, and Colman Domingo, and a screenplay by David Koepp (Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds). It’s the summer's biggest must-see.
See the full lists:
🧩 Trivia Gauntlet: Red Rising Edition
Suddenly everyone I know is reading Red Rising and will not stop talking about it. While readers patiently wait for Red God, the seventh and final book in the series, it’s time to put your series knowledge to the test.
1. Casual Fan: What color caste is Darrow born into at the start of Red Rising?
2. Committed Follower: What is a Carver?
3. Cosmic-Level Nerd: What gift does Matteo give to Darrow before he leaves for the Institute?
Keep scrolling for the reveal.
The Reviews Are In
Love it, loathe it, or ascend into another dimension over it—here's how this month's picks landed with critics:
“the best fantasy series on TV”
—ScreenRant
“I loved every moment I spent in this magical, dangerous, and haunted realm”
—Naomi Novik
“Flawless”
—Variety
Incoming Transmissions
👀 Watch the official trailer for Season 3 of Silo!
😭 The new Stargate show has been canceled at Amazon MGM.
🦸♀️ Supergirl tickets are on sale now.
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Trivia Gauntlet: Answers Revealed
1. Red
2. An artist who can transform humans.
3. A Pegasus pendant that opens at the sound of Eo’s name.