Io9

io9 is an online publication that covers science fiction, fantasy, futurism, and related media. The site publishes news, features, reviews, and opinion pieces on film, television, books, comics, video games, and science topics that intersect with speculative fiction. It is known for reporting on developments in sci‑fi culture and for analysis of trends in media, technology, and culture from a speculative perspective.

io9 was launched in 2008 as part of Gawker Media's network of blogs. It has since become part of Gizmodo Media Group, and after ownership changes involving Univision Communications, the properties were reorganized as G/O Media in 2019. Since then io9 has operated under the G/O Media umbrella alongside other tech and culture publications, maintaining its focus on science fiction and related genres while integrating with broader news and entertainment coverage.

Content on io9 includes daily news items, feature articles, interviews with creators, reviews of books, films, and TV series, and speculative essays on future tech and science. The site also hosts original series and long‑form reporting, and it curates reader discussions through comments and community features. Its editorial approach aims to balance timely reporting with thoughtful analysis rather than sensationalism.

Io9 serves fans of science fiction and fantasy, as well as readers interested in science, technology, and futurism. It has contributed to conversations around new media, adaptation, and genre storytelling, and it remains a frequently cited source within its niche.