# Explore Monthly May 2026 - Seismic Sci-Fi Shifts

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Podcast: [Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/exploring-humanity-through-sci-fi-390598)
Published: 2026-05-07T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://scifitalk.podbean.com/e/explore-monthly-may-2026-seismic-sci-fi-shifts/
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Duration seconds: 658

## Resource

May arrives with a wave of seismic shifts across sci‑fi, fantasy, comics, and horror. This week’s Explore Weekly honors a fallen legend, breaks down major franchise moves, and digs into the genre stories shaping the months ahead.

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