As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the stories that captivated us over the year. Whether you’re cozying up during the New Year’s holiday or just looking for something engaging to dive into, we’ve rounded up our most-read and shared pieces from the past twelve months. From everyone at io9, thank you for joining us on this journey, and here’s to another year of fantastic content!
100) Where to Catch ‘Bluey’ Worldwide in 2025
99) Get Ready: ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ Is Back in Theaters
98) ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Concludes with an Open Ending
97) Insights from the Creator of ‘Severance’: Key Questions Answered
96) ‘Mickey 17’: A Sci-Fi Treat Until the Story Takes a Dark Turn
95) ‘Fallout’ Revisits Its Most Controversial Changes from the Games
94) The Best Memes About Disney’s ‘Soarin’ Across America’ Announcement
93) Lego Announces an Official Godzilla Set
92) Is ‘KPop Demon Hunters 2’ on the Horizon?
91) The Scariest Office Horror Story Still Comes from ‘X-Files’
90) ‘The Institute’: A Solid Stephen King Adaptation
89) New ‘Superman’ Trailer: A Visual Spectacle
88) ‘Spaceballs 2’ Welcomes a New Star to the Cast
87) Wunmi Mosaku from ‘Sinners’ Discusses the Buzzing Scene
86) Dungeons & Dragons’ New Rulebook Era Waves Goodbye to Tradition
85) ‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’: A ‘FullMetal Alchemist’ Reunion
84) George Lucas Explains Yoda’s Speech Style
83) Ranking Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast Chair Reveals
82) Strategic Planning Behind Character Deaths in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
81) ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer Taps into Nostalgia
80) Michael Sheen on Whether a ‘Good Omens’ Finale Special Will Air
79) First Trailer for ‘Star Trek: Khan’ Exposes a Legend
78) Initial Look at the ‘He-Man’ Movie: Big Muscles, Big Sword
77) Ranking Episodes of ‘Black Mirror’ Season 7
76) George Lucas’ Abandoned ‘Star Wars’ Show: A Multibillion-Dollar Project
75) Mutant Dinosaur from ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’: A Horror Show
74) Four ‘Stranger Things’ Episodes You Should Rewatch
73) ‘Star Wars: Rebels’ Writer Calls Sabine’s Jedi Journey a Mistake
72) Unpacking the ‘Project Hail Mary’ Trailer
71) ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Star Taylour Paige on Character Decisions
70) Early Reactions to ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Are In
69) Let’s Discuss the ‘Superman’ Ending and End Credits
68) ‘Bluey’ Game Marks a Generation Shift
67) ‘Fortnite’ Removes ‘Peacemaker’ Emote Following Show’s Reveal
66) First Teaser for ‘Spaceballs 2’: A Quintessential Star Returns
65) ‘Project Hail Mary’ Poised to Be 2026’s Sci-Fi Highlight
64) The Original ‘Star Wars’ Was Briefly Available for Streaming
63) ‘Andor’ Changes Lead to a Necessary Blueprint for Future Projects
62) ‘Alien: Earth’ Does What the Films Couldn’t
61) Superman’s Co-Creator’s Estate Attempts to Block International Release
60) The Trippy Trailer for ‘Ash’: A Sci-fi Treat
59) Vince Gilligan’s New Show: A Blend of Creepy Humor
58) Guillermo del Toro Describes the Unique Look of His Frankenstein’s Monster
57) 11 Manga Recommendations from the New Wave
56) Bidding Farewell to ‘Halo Infinite’ (2021-2025)
55) What to Remember about ‘Foundation’ Season 2 Before Season 3
54) New Details on the ‘28 Years Later’ Sequel
53) ‘Netflix’s Live-Action ‘One Piece’ Loses Co-Showrunner
52) ‘Star Wars’ Slur Gaining Attention in Anti-AI Discussion
51) Lego’s New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Set: What Will Pass Your Bookshelf?
50) An International Poster Clarifies Thunderbolts’ Asterisk Deal
49) Experiencing ‘Back to the Future’ in 4DX: Hilariously Immersive
48) A Glimpse at the DCU’s New Batman
47) Canon vs. Creativity: K-2SO’s Origin in ‘Andor’
46) Hugo Administrators Exit Amid ChatGPT Controversy
45) Nicolas Cage’s Jesus Horror Movie Trailer: A Unique Offering
44) The Teaser for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Is Finally Here
43) ‘Doctor Who’ Reflects on Its Recent Choices
42) 8 Shows and Movies to Enjoy After ‘Severance’
41) Alamo Drafthouse Presents the World’s First Godzilla Cinematic Experience
40) ‘Tron: Ares’ Available to Stream from Home Soon
39) Another TV Spinoff of ‘The Batman’ Is Coming
38) Recasting for ‘Andor’ Season 2 Leads to Controversy
37) The Long-Awaited George Lucas Cameo from ‘The Phantom Menace’ Is Found
36) ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Expedition 33’ Are Rising Stars
35) Disney World Closes Part of Its ‘Star Wars’ Attraction
34) Discussing Captain America: Brave New World’s End-Credits Scene
33) Upcoming ‘Avatar’ Series: A New Name and Hero Await
32) Staring at This Massive ‘Star Wars’ Galaxy Map
31) Liv Tyler’s Involvement in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Clarified
30) First Trailer for New ‘Street Fighter’ Movie: Expectations Set
29) ‘Tron: Ares’ Might Not Perform as Expected
28) Stephen King Shares His Top 10 Favorite Films
27) A Sneak Peek at ‘Predator: Badlands’: Skulls and Action Await
26) The Controversy Surrounding the New ‘Lilo & Stitch’
25) Easter Eggs Galore in ‘Andor’: A Fan’s Haven
24) What You Need to Know About Disney Burying ‘Snow White’
23) AI Lawsuit Linked to ‘Blade Runner 2049’ and Tesla
22) What Just Happened on ‘Doctor Who’?
21) ‘Foundation’ Returns: Our Best Season Yet
20) Upcoming Stephen King Adaptations We’re Eager to See
19) Walton Goggins on ‘Fallout’ Makeup: Ghoul vs. Power Armor
18) ‘Alien: Earth’ Exceeds Expectations
17) Disney Reveals New Plans for ‘Cars’ Land
16) Riot’s Farewell to ‘Arcane’: A Hauntingly Beautiful Music Video
15) The History of Swole Hutts Unpacked
14) The Rian Johnson ‘Star Wars’ Joke in ‘Wake Up Dead Man’
13) Meet the New Avatar from ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’
12) Hasbro Scraps ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Ambitious Virtual Tabletop
11) First Look at ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Meets Expectations
10) First Official Look at the ‘Legend of Zelda’ Movie
9) Full Cast Revealed for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
8) James Cameron Alters ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ After Audience Feedback
7) AI Studio Ghibli Images and Their Fake Legal Letters
6) Netflix Cancels ‘Sandman’ Following Neil Gaiman Allegations
5) Why ‘Cobra Kai’ Left Out a Major Karate Kid Character
4) Daisy Ridley’s New Zombie Movie Takes a Bold Step
3) It’s Official: The Original Theatrical Cut of ‘Star Wars’ Is Back
In a move that’s generated excitement among fans, Lucasfilm and Disney are set to re-release the original version of Star Wars for its 50th anniversary on February 17, 2027. This confirmation from Lucasfilm has thrilled many who longed for the theatrical cut.
2) Stephen King’s New Book: A Surprising Twist
1) Has Games Workshop Finally Learnt Its Lesson?
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