Ian is the Entertainment Editor at Space.com, covering movies, TV series, and games in the space and sci-fi realms. He's a massive sci-fi nerd and has been writing about games and entertainment for over eight years, with articles on sites like Space, LiveScience, GamesRadar, and more. With a degree in biology, a PhD in chemistry, and his previous role at the Institute of Physics Publishing, Ian is taking a world tour through the different scientific disciplines.
Latest articles by Ian Stokes

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Is the new Lego Project Hail Mary set worth the space on your shelf? We built the movie-inspired set to help you decide if it belongs in your collection.

By Lauren O'Callaghan Last updated
Catch up with the MCU with our list of the Marvel movies in order, in both chronological and release order.

By Grace Dean Last updated
Here’s everything we know about the sci-fi TV shows coming out in 2026 and beyond.

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Ian Stokes Last updated
Join Space.com's monthly, virtual reading community where we enjoy science fiction one short story at a time.

By Ian Stokes Published
Sensational performances and stunning cinematography just about cover for a predictable plot with nothing much to say.

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Chevron seven will not lock

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Fly me to the moon!

By Kim Snaith Last updated
Deals Looking for the best Lego Star Wars deals you are? Find them here you will.

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Won't somebody please think of the children?

By Alexander Cox Last updated
Become the Jedi Master or Sith Lord you were born to be by adding one of the best lightsabers to your collection this holiday season.

By Ian Stokes Published
'Amaze, amaze, amaze!'

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Rejoice, PlayStation gamers! "Starfield" is finally making the hyperspace journey to PS5 alongside some major game updates for everyone.

By Ian Stokes Last updated
Get your space dreams flying with this basic set of model rockets and accessories, including scale model rockets, motors and more.

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Glory to Super Earth!

By Grace Dean Last updated
It’s a busy time in sci-fi cinema. Here are the upcoming sci-fi and space movies to look forward to in 2026.

By Fran Ruiz Last updated
The fifth installment of Supermassive Games' Dark Pictures Anthology is going to outer space in search of Lovecraftian horrors.

By Ian Stokes Published
The latest recipient of the Foundation's Live Long & Prosper Tribute Award is Jessica Schonhut-Stasik, an astrophysicist and neurodiversity advocate who is affectionately known as "Girl Spock."

By Jeff Spry Last updated
Superman's Kryptonian cousin is set to soar in DC Studios' 2026 solo superhero flick.

By Ian Stokes Published
Space fans looking for a Lego Artemis set to build now have an interesting conundrum, as there are two Lego NASA Space Launch System Artemis 2 sets to choose from.

By Ian Stokes Published
To explore strange new worlds; to seek out new life and new civilizations; to boldly go where no one has gone before!

By Ian Stokes Published
Boldly going where no Lego set has gone before, the first-ever Star Trek Lego set you can buy and it is awesome!

By Fran Ruiz Published
If you didn't stay up to watch The Game Awards 2025, here's the complete rundown of the hottest sci-fi and space games that appeared at the show.

By Ian Stokes Published
Check out the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted stream and see the sci-fi and space games you'll be playing in 2026 and beyond.

By Grace Dean Published
Whether it's extra-terrestrial invaders or a nightmare of our own creation, sci-fi often calls us to action.

By Ian Stokes Published
DayZ and Kerbal Space Program's creators have joined forces with an ex-SpaceX engineer to create the ultimate spaceflight simulator.
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