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

'Disclosure Day' review: A close encounter with Spielberg's brilliance that doesn't quite make contact
By Ian Stokes published
Sensational performances and stunning cinematography just about cover for a predictable plot with nothing much to say.

Upcoming sci-fi TV shows for 2026: Star City, Silo S3, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S4, & more
By Grace Dean last updated
Here’s everything we know about the sci-fi TV shows coming out in 2026.

New 'Stargate' show cancelled at Amazon MGM
By Ian Stokes published
Chevron seven will not lock

Strange New Words: Space's sci-fi reader's club (May 2026)
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.

Lunar Strike offers a pessimistic, and worryingly realistic look at the future of space travel
By Ian Stokes published
Fly me to the moon!

The best Lego Star Wars deals: Build the galaxy for less
By Kim Snaith last updated
Deals Looking for the best Lego Star Wars deals you are? Find them here you will.

Lego's educational space sets are a stellar way to teach kids about the basic physics of collisions and impacts
By Ian Stokes published
Won't somebody please think of the children?

Best lightsabers 2026: Toys, replicas, and props
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.

'Project Hail Mary' is an optimistic look towards the stars, and we need that right now
By Ian Stokes published
'Amaze, amaze, amaze!'

'Starfield' is finally coming to PS5, alongside DLC that adds new quests and the ability to fly between planets
By Ian Stokes published
Rejoice, PlayStation gamers! "Starfield" is finally making the hyperspace journey to PS5 alongside some major game updates for everyone.

Best model rocket sets 2026: NASA, Blue Origin, Estes, National Geographic and more
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.

The 'Helldivers 2' annual report is in, and you have a lot of friendly fire to explain
By Ian Stokes published
Glory to Super Earth!

Upcoming sci-fi movies for 2026: Project Hail Mary, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Supergirl, & more
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.

Directive 8020: Release date, platforms, gameplay, & everything else we know about Supermassive's sci-fi horror game
By Fran Ruiz last updated
The fifth installment of Supermassive Games' Dark Pictures Anthology is going to outer space in search of Lovecraftian horrors.

Nimoy-Knight Foundation honors 'Girl Spock' and her mission to become the 1st openly autistic woman in space
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."

'Supergirl': Release date, plot, cast, and everything we know about Kara Zor-El's DCU movie
By Jeff Spry last updated
Superman's Kryptonian cousin is set to soar in DC Studios' 2026 solo superhero flick.

Inside Lego's Artemis 2 range: Which set delivers the best build, detail and value?
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.

An armada of 8,000+ Elite Dangerous players just embarked on a three-month expedition to explore the Milky Way, and there's still time to join them
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!

Lego U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D review
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!

Every space and sci-fi game at The Game Awards 2025
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.

Watch the 'PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted' for updates on High on Life 2, Remnant Protocol, plus more cool sci-fi & space games
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.

Best sci-fi action movies of all time, ranked
By Grace Dean published
Whether it's extra-terrestrial invaders or a nightmare of our own creation, sci-fi often calls us to action.

'Kitten Space Agency' is the spiritual successor to 'Kerbal Space Program', and they have an ex-SpaceX engineer on the team (interview)
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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