Explore Monthly — January Edition

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi · Jan 8, 2026 · 10m

Episode 1: A New Year of Stories, Surprises, and Sci‑Fi Sparks Welcome to the first Explore Monthly of the new year, where we kick off 2026 with a packed slate of genre news, casting shake‑ups, behind‑the‑scenes revelations, and a few unexpected delights from across film, TV, audio, and fandom. January wastes no time delivering big stories, and neither do we. 🎥 Spotlight Stories Variety Rings in the New Year With Horror Variety opens 2026 by highlighting a wave of New Year’s horror projects Assassin’s Creed & Tomb Raider: Casting Heats Up Two iconic game franchises are back in the spotlight…