November 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest months for science fiction in years. From a long-awaited Blade Runner series to the return of Dune, a new Godzilla film, and the revival of a legendary sci-fi magazine, fans of the genre have never had it so good. Here is the science fiction latest news you need to know.
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Blade Runner 2099 Arrives on 25 November
The single biggest science fiction television event of the month lands on 25 November, when all eight episodes of Blade Runner 2099 drop at once on Prime Video. Set fifty years after the events of Blade Runner 2049, the series stars Michelle Yeoh as Olwen, a Replicant Blade Runner in the final days of her life, alongside Hunter Schafer as Cora, a human fugitive posing as a Replicant.
It is the first Blade Runner story on television, and expectations are enormous. The franchise has waited almost a decade since Denis Villeneuve’s 2049 for a new chapter, and a full-season drop means fans can binge the entire story over the opening weekend.
The Rings of Power Season 3 Is Here
Prime Video’s other big November arrival has already landed. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returned for its third season on 11 November, with the first four episodes available at launch. Early news from the season includes a major reveal in episode three, where Ciaran Hinds’ mysterious Dark Wizard is identified as Pallando, one of the Blue Wizards never shown in Tolkien’s main novels.
The season was filmed in Wales, and its premiere this week has put fantasy firmly at the centre of the streaming conversation alongside its science fiction stablemates.
Godzilla Minus Zero and the Cinema Releases
On the big screen, Godzilla Minus Zero arrived on 6 November. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the 135-minute film follows the acclaimed Godzilla Minus One and is one of the most anticipated blockbusters of the year. Meanwhile, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping lands on 20 November, directed by Francis Lawrence with a 158-minute runtime, and Disney+ premieres the third season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians the same day.
It is a crowded month at the cinema. The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of Homer’s poem, arrives for home viewing on 17 November with more than 90 minutes of bonus content, after a strong theatrical run.
Dune: Part Three Closes the Year on 18 December
Looking slightly further ahead, Dune: Part Three arrives on 18 December, directed by Denis Villeneuve. Warner Bros and Legendary are sending both earlier films back to IMAX screens during November to prepare audiences for the finale, and the new film shares its release date with Avengers: Doomsday, setting up one of the biggest box office weekends of the year.
Starlog Returns After 17 Years
In publishing news, Starlog, one of the magazines that helped define organised science fiction fandom before the internet, is returning to print after 17 years away. The revived Starlog will operate as an annual magazine, with its first new issue arriving later this month, its first print edition since 2009.
The original magazine launched in 1976 and ran for 374 issues, covering Star Trek, Star Wars, Alien, Battlestar Galactica, Jurassic Park, and almost every major science fiction franchise that emerged during its three-decade run. Its return is a nostalgic moment for fans who grew up with it on their shelves.
More November Highlights
- Andy Weir’s Exoplanet arrived on Audible on 5 November, a full-cast audio drama led by Anthony Mackie and produced with Skywalker Sound.
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 continues streaming on Netflix after its 20 October debut.
- The Institute returned for a second season on MGM+ on 8 November.
- Star Wars in 3D: owners of Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets can now watch five Star Wars films in immersive 3D on Disney+.
- MASHLE: Magic and Muscles is becoming a live-action movie, with Warner Bros setting a 19 March 2027 theatrical release in Japan.
Why November 2026 Matters for Sci-Fi
What makes this month special is the sheer density of it. In a single month, fans get a new Blade Runner series, a new season of Rings of Power, a new Godzilla film, a new Hunger Games movie, and the return of Starlog. It is the kind of month the genre has not seen since the autumn of 2014, when Interstellar, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, and Dragon Age: Inquisition all competed for attention at once.
Whether you are a Blade Runner fan, a Dune devotee, or simply looking for something to watch this weekend, November 2026 has you covered. Stay with Celebrity Hub for the latest science fiction news as the month unfolds.