List of Dragon Award nominees

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This is a list of Dragon Award finalists.

Novels

Best Science Fiction Novel

  *   Winner(s)

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Somewhither: Being the First Part of A Tale of the Unwithering Realm *John C. WrightCastalia House [1]
Agent of the ImperiumMarc MillerFar Future Enterprises [1]
Ancillary MercyAnn LeckieOrbit Books [1]
AuroraKim Stanley RobinsonOrbit Books [1]
The Life EngineeredJ-F. DubeauSword & Laser [1]
Raising CaineCharles E. GannonBaen Books [1]
2017 Babylon's Ashes *James S. A. CoreyOrbit Books [2]
A Closed and Common OrbitBecky ChambersHarper Voyager [2]
The Collapsing Empire[3]John ScalziTor Books [2]
Death's End Cixin LiuTor Books [2]
Escaping InfinityRichard PaolinelliTuscany Bay Books [2]
RiseBrian Guthrieself-published [2]
The Secret KingsBrian Niemeierself-published [2]
Space TrippingPatrick EdwardsInkshares [2]
2018 Artemis *Andy WeirCrown Publishing Group [4]
It Takes Death to Reach a StarGareth Worthington and Stu JonesVesuvian Books [4]
The Mutineer's DaughterChris Kennedy and Thomas A. MaysTheogony Books [4]
Persepolis RisingJames S. A. CoreyOrbit Books [4]
Sins of Her FatherMike KupariBaen Books [4]
WinVera NazarianNorilana Books [4]
2019 A Star-Wheeled Sky *Brad R. TorgersenBaen Books [5]
Europe at DawnDave HutchinsonSolaris Books [5]
A Memory Called Empire Arkady Martine Tor Books [5]
Record of a Spaceborn FewBecky ChambersHarper Voyager [5]
Red MoonKim Stanley RobinsonOrbit Books [5]
Tiamat's WrathJames S. A. CoreyOrbit Books [5]
2020 The Last Emperox *John ScalziTor Books [6]
The Future of Another TimelineAnnalee NewitzTor Books [6]
Gideon the Ninth Tamsyn Muir Tor Books [6]
Network Effect Martha Wells Tor Books [6]
The Rosewater Redemption Tade Thompson Orbit Books [6]
The Ten Thousand Doors of January Alix E. Harrow Redhook [6]
The Testaments Margaret Atwood Nan A. Talese [6]
Wanderers Chuck Wendig Del Rey Books [6]
2021 Project Hail Mary *Andy WeirBallantine Books [7][8]
Attack SurfaceCory DoctorowTor Books [7]
Black Sun Rebecca Roanhorse Saga Press [7]
A Desolation Called Peace Arkady Martine Tor Books [7]
The Ministry for the Future Kim Stanley Robinson Orbit Books [7]
Machine Elizabeth Bear Saga Press [7]
Ready Player TwoErnest ClineBallantine Books [7]
2022 Leviathan Falls *James S. A. CoreyOrbit Books [9][10]
GoliathTochi OnyebuchiTor Books [11]
The Kaiju Preservation SocietyJohn ScalziTor Books [11]
Shards of EarthAdrian TchaikovskyOrbit Books [11]
You Sexy ThingCat RamboTor Books [11]
2023 The Icarus Plot * Timothy Zahn Baen Books [12][13]
Eversion Alastair Reynolds Orbit Books [12]
The Spare Man Mary Robinette Kowal Tor Books [12]
Children of Memory Adrian Tchaikovsky Orbit Books [12]
Translation State Ann Leckie Orbit Books [12]
Neom Lavie Tidhar Tachyon Publications [12]
The Daughter of Moreau Silvia Moreno-Garcia Del Rey [12]
2024 Starter Villain * John Scalzi Tor Books [14][15]
Beyond the Ranges John Ringo, James Aidee Baen Books [14]
System Collapse Martha Wells Tor Books [14]
The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport Samit Basu Tor Books [14]
The Saint of Bright Doors Vajra Chandrasekera Tor Books [14]
Theft of Fire Devon Eriksen self-published [14]
These Burning Stars Bethany Jacobs Orbit Books [14]
2025 This Inevitable Ruin * Matt Dinniman Ace [16][17]
Nether Station Kevin J. Anderson Blackstone [16]
The Folded Sky Elizabeth Bear Saga [16]
Alliance Unbound C.J. Cherryh & Jane Fancher DAW [16]
The Mercy of Gods James S.A. Corey Orbit [16]
Extremophile Ian Green Head of Zeus [16]
Absolution Jeff VanderMeer Picador [16]

Best Fantasy Novel

  *   Winner(s)

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Son of the Black Sword *Larry CorreiaBaen Books [1]
The Aeronaut's WindlassJim ButcherRoc [1]
Asteroid Made of DragonsG. Derek AdamsSword & Laser [1]
Blood HoundJames Osiris BaldwinGift Horse Productions [1]
Changeling's IslandDave FreerBaen Books [1]
The Fifth SeasonN. K. JemisinOrbit Books [1]
Grave MeasuresR. R. Virdiself-published [1]
2017 Monster Hunter Memoirs: Grunge *Larry Correia, John RingoBaen Books [2]
Beast MasterShayne SilversArgento Publishing [2]
Blood of the EarthFaith HunterRoc Books [2]
Dangerous WaysR. R. Virdiself-published [2]
The Heartstone ThiefPippa DaCostaself-published [2]
A Sea of SkullsVox DayCastalia House [2]
Wings of JusticeMichael-Scott Earleself-published [2]
2018 Oathbringer *Brandon SandersonTor Books [4]
The Land: PredatorsAleron KongTamori Publications [4]
Shoot the MessengerPippa DaCostaCrazy Ace Publishing [4]
A Tempered WarriorJon R. OsborneNew Mythology Press [4]
The Traitor GodCameron JohnstonAngry Robot [4]
War HammerShayne SilversArgento Publishing [4]
2019 House of Assassins *Larry CorreiaBaen Books [5]
Deep RootsRuthanna EmrysTor.com [5]
FoundrysideRobert Jackson BennettCrown Publishing Group [5]
Lies SleepingBen AaronovitchGollancz [5]
The Raven TowerAnn LeckieOrbit Books [5]
Spinning SilverNaomi NovikDel Rey Books [5]
2020 The Starless Sea *Erin MorgensternDoubleday [6]
The Burning WhiteBrent WeeksOrbit Books [6]
Dead AstronautsJeff VanderMeerMCD [6]
Gods of Jade and ShadowSilvia Moreno-GarciaDel Rey Books [6]
Jade WarFonda LeeOrbit Books [6]
Ninth HouseLeigh BardugoFlatiron Books [6]
2021 Battle Ground *Jim ButcherAce Books [7][8]
Dead Lies DreamingCharles StrossTor Books [7]
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueV. E. SchwabTor Books [7]
The Once and Future WitchesAlix E. HarrowRedhook [7]
PiranesiSusanna ClarkeBloomsbury Publishing [7]
Rhythm of WarBrandon SandersonTor Books [7]
2022 Book of Night *Holly BlackTor Books [11][18]
Age of AshDaniel AbrahamOrbit Books [11]
Moon Witch, Spider KingMarlon JamesRiverhead Books [11]
Light from Uncommon StarsRyka AokiTor Books [11]
Nettle & BoneT. KingfisherTor Books [11]
Jade LegacyFonda LeeOrbit Books [11]
2023 The Witch King * Martha Wells Orbit Books [12][13]
Tower of Silence Larry Correia Tor Books [12]
Babel R. F. Kuang Orbit Books [12]
Tress of the Emerald Sea Brandon Sanderson Tor Books [12]
Into the Vortex Charles E. Gannon Baen Books [12]
The Atlas Paradox Olivie Blake Tor Books [12]
2024 Iron Flame * Rebecca Yarros [14][15]
He Who Drowned the World Shelley Parker-Chan [14]
House of Open Wounds Adrian Tchaikovsky [14]
My Brother's Keeper Tim Powers [14]
The Water Outlaws S. L. Huang [14]
Three Kinds of Lucky Kim Harrison [14]
2025 The Devils * Joe Abercrombie Tor [16][17]
Long Live Evil Sarah Rees Brennan Orbit [16]
Heart of the Mountain Larry Correia Baen [16]
The Last Shield Cameron Johnston Angry Robot [16]
Shadow of the Smoking Mountain Howard Andrew Jones Baen [16]
The Black Bird Oracle Deborah Harkness Ballantine [16]

Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel

  *   Winner(s)

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 The Shepherd's Crown *Terry PratchettDoubleday [1]
CalamityBrandon SandersonDelacorte Press [1]
Carry OnRainbow RowellSt. Martin's Griffin [1]
Changeling's IslandDave FreerBaen Books [1]
Six of CrowsLeigh BardugoHenry Holt [1]
SteeplejackA. J. HartleyTor Teen [1]
Trix & the Faerie QueenAlethea Kontisself-published [1]
UpdraftFran WildeTor Books [1]
2017 The Hammer of Thor *Rick RiordanDisney-Hyperion Books [2]
A Court of Wings and RuinSarah J. MaasBloomsbury USA [2]
Defy the StarsClaudia GrayLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers [2]
FirebrandA. J. HartleyTor Teen [2]
It's All Fun and GamesDave BarrettNerdist / Inkshares [2]
Rachel and the Many-Spendored DreamlandL. Jagi LamplighterWisecraft Publishing [2]
Swan Knight's SonJohn C. WrightCastalia House [2]
2018 Children of Blood and Bone *Tomi AdeyemiHenry Holt [4]
Brightly BurningAlexa DonneHoughton Mifflin Harcourt [4]
Cold Bath StreetA. J. HartleyUCLan Publishing [4]
A Court of Frost and StarlightSarah J. MaasBloomsbury Children's Books [4]
WarcrossMarie LuG. P. Putnam's Sons [4]
When Tinker Met BellAlethea KontisSugar Skull Books [4]
2019 Bloodwitch *Susan DennardTor Teen [5]
Archenemies Marissa Meyer Feiwel and Friends [5]
Armageddon Girls Aaron Michael Ritchey Shadow Alley Press [5]
ImpostersScott WesterfeldScholastic Press [5]
The King's Regret Philip Ligon Silver Empire [5]
The Pioneer Bridget Tyler Tor Teen [5]
Sawkill GirlsClaire LegrandKatherine Tegen Books [5]
2020 Finch Merlin and the Fount of Youth *Bella ForrestNightlight Press [6]
Catfishing on CatNetNaomi KritzerTor Teen [6]
COG Greg van Eekhout HarperCollins [6]
Force Collector Kevin Shinick Disney Lucasfilm Press [6]
The Grace YearKim LiggettWednesday Books [6]
The Poison JungleTui T. SutherlandScholastic [6]
2021 A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking *T. KingfisherRed Wombat Studio [7][8]
A Deadly Education Naomi Novik Del Rey [7]
Elatsoe Darcie Little Badger Levine Querido [7]
A Peculiar Peril Jeff VanderMeer Farrar, Straus and Giroux [7]
The ScapegracersHannah Abigail ClarkeErewhon [7]
The Tinderbox: Soldier of IndiraLou Diamond PhillipsAethon Books [7]
2022 A Dark and Starless Forest *Sarah HollowellClarion Books [11][18]
GallantV. E. SchwabGreenwillow Books [11]
Akata WomanNnedi OkoraforViking Books for Young Readers [11]
A Snake Falls to EarthDarcie Little BadgerLevine Querido [11]
RedemptorJordan IfuekoAbrams Books [11]
Iron WidowXiran Jay ZhaoPenguin Teen [11]
2023 The Golden Enclaves * Naomi Novik Del Ray [12][13]
The Scratch Daughters H. A. Clarke Self-Published [12]
Rust in the Root Justina Ireland Balzer + Brey [12]
Academy Arcanist Shami Stovall Capital Station Books [12]
Foul Lady Fortune Chloe Gong Margaret K. McElderry Books [12]
Bloodmarked Tracy Deonn Simon & Schuster [12]
2024 Midnight at the Houdini * Delilah S. Dawson [14][15]
Death Lord Archanist Shami Stovall Capital Station Books [14]
Hideki Smith, Demon Queller A.J. Hartley, Hisako Osako, Kuma Hartley [14]
Home Coming in Black J.M. Anjewierden [14]
So Let Them Burn Kamilah Cole [14]
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth Andrew Joseph White [14]
2025 Sunrise on the Reaping * Suzanne Collins Scholastic [16][17]
Rest in Peaches Alex Brown Page Street YA [16]
Among Serpents Marc J Gregson Peachtree Teen [16]
Friends Indeed Jane Lindskold & David Weber Baen [16]
Labyrinth Arcanist Shami Stovall Capital Station [16]
Compound Fracture Andrew Joseph White Peachtree Teen [16]

Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Hell's Foundations Quiver *David WeberTor Books [1]
Blood in the WaterTaylor AndersonRoc Books [1]
Chains of CommandMarko Kloos47North [1]
The End of All Things ∞John ScalziTor Books [1]
FallenAmy J. Murphyself-published [1]
The Price of ValorDjango WexlerRoc Books [1]
Wrath of an Angry GodGibson MichaelsArc Flash Publishing [1]
2017 Iron Dragoons *Richard FoxTriplane Press [2]
Caine's MutinyCharles E. GannonBaen Books [2]
Cartwright's CavaliersMark WandreySeventh Seal Press [2]
ExilesAmy J. Murphyself-published [2]
Rescue RunJon Del ArrozEvil Girlfriend Media [2]
ResistanceJ. F. Holmesself-published [2]
The Span of EmpireEric Flint, David CarricoBaen Books [2]
Starship LiberatorDavid VanDyke, B. V. LarsonCastalia House [2]
2018 A Call to Vengeance *Timothy Zahn, David Weber, and Thomas PopeBaen Books [4]
Communication FailureJoe ZiejaSaga Press [4]
Ghost Marines Book One: IntegrationJonathan P. BrazeeSemper Fi Press [4]
LegendChristopher WoodsSeventh Seal Press [4]
Points of ImpactMarko Kloos47North [4]
Price of FreedomCraig Martelle and Michael AnderleLMBPN Publishing [4]
2019 Uncompromising Honor *David WeberBaen Books [5]
The Light Brigade Kameron Hurley Saga Press [5]
Marine Joshua Dalzelle self-published [5]
Order of the Centurion Jason Anspach and Nick Cole Galaxy's Edge [5]
A Pale Dawn Chris Kennedy and Mark Wandrey Seventh Seal Press [5]
Sons of the Lion Jason Cordova Seventh Seal Press [5]
2020 Savage Wars*Jason Anspach, Nick ColeGalaxy's Edge Press [6]
AftershocksMarko Kloos47North [6]
DefianceBear RossSelf-published [6]
Edge of Valor Josh Hayes Aethon Books [6]
Howling DarkChristopher RuocchioDAW [6]
System FailureJoe ZiejaGallery / Saga Press [6]
2021 Gun Runner *Larry Correia, John D. BrownBaen [7][8]
Demon in WhiteChristopher RuocchioDAW [7]
Direct FireRick PartlowSelf-published [7]
Fleet ElementsWalter Jon WilliamsHarper Voyager [7]
Orders of BattleMarko Kloos47North [7]
Sentenced to WarJ.N. Chaney, Jonathan BrazeeSelf-published [7]
2022 A Call to Insurrection *David Weber, Timothy Zahn, & Thomas PopeBaen [11][18]
The Shattered SkiesJohn BirminghamDel Rey [11]
ResoluteJack CampbellAce [11]
Backyard StarshipJ. N. Chaney & Terry MaggertSelf published [11]
Against All OddsJeffery H. HaskellAethon Books [11]
CitadelMarko Kloos47North [11]

The category "Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel" was removed from the awards in 2023.

Best Alternate History Novel

  *   Winner(s)

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 League of Dragons *Naomi NovikDel Rey Books [1]
1635: A Parcel of RoguesEric Flint
Andrew Dennis		Baen Books [1]
1636: The Cardinal VirtuesEric Flint
Walter H. Hunt		Baen Books [1]
Bombs AwayHarry TurtledoveDel Rey Books [1]
GermanicaRobert ConroyBaen Books [1]
GhostwalkersJonathan MaberryTor Books [1]
2017 Fallout *Harry TurtledoveDel Rey Books [2]
1636: The Ottoman OnslaughtEric FlintBaen Books [2]
Another Girl, Another PlanetLou AntonelliWordFire Press [2]
Breath of EarthBeth CatoHarper Voyager [2]
A Change in CrimeD. R. Perryself-published [2]
The Last Days of New ParisChina MiévilleDel Rey [2]
No Gods, Only DaimonsKai Wai CheahCastalia House [2]
Witchy EyeD. J. ButlerBaen Books [2]
2018 Uncharted *Kevin J. Anderson and Sarah A. HoytBaen Books [4]
Dark StateCharles StrossTor Books [4]
The Dream of the Iron DragonRobert Kroeseself-published [4]
Minds of MenKacey EzellTheogony Books [4]
The Sea PeoplesS. M. StirlingAce Books [4]
Witchy WinterD. J. ButlerBaen Books [4]
2019 Black Chamber *S. M. StirlingAce Books [5]
The Calculating StarsMary Robinette KowalTor Books [5]
The Iron CodexDavid Alan MackTor Books [5]
Machines Like MeIan McEwanDoubleday [5]
Unholy LandLavie TidharTachyon Publications [5]
The World AsunderKacey EzellTheogony Books [5]
2020 Witchy Kingdom *D. J. ButlerBaen [6]
As Our World EndsJack HuntSelf-published [6]
The Girl with No FaceM. H. BorosonTalos [6]
A Nation InterruptedKevin McDonaldBraveship Books [6]
Revolution W. L. Goodwater Ace [6]
Up-time Pride and Down-time PrejudiceMark H. HustonRing of Fire Press [6]
2021 1637: No Peace Beyond the Line *Eric Flint, Charles E. GannonBaen [7][8]
Axiom's EndLindsay EllisSt. Martin's Griffin [7]
Daggers in DarknessS. M. StirlingRing of Fire Press [7]
A Master of DjinnP. Djèlí ClarkTor Books [7]
The Relentless MoonMary Robinette KowalTor Books [7]
The Russian CageCharlaine HarrisSaga Press [7]
2022 The Silver Bullets of Annie Oakley *Mercedes LackeyDAW Books [11][18]
When Women Were DragonsKelly BarnhillDoubleday [11]
She Who Became the SunShelley Parker-ChanTor Books [11]
The King's DaughterVonda N. McIntyreOpen Road Media [11]
1637: Dr. Gribbleflotz and the Soul of StonerKerryn Offord & Rick BoatrightBaen Books [11]
Invisible SunCharles StrossTor Books [11]
2023 Lost in Time * A. G. Riddle Head of Zeus [12][13]
Hidden Voices Dan Willis Runeblade Entertainment [12]
Halcyon Elliot Ackerman Knopf [12]
The Mother B. L. Blanchard 47North [12]
The Revolutionary War Christopher G. Nutall Elsewhen Press [12]
2024 All the Dead Shall Weep * Charlaine Harris Saga Press [14][15]
1638: The Sovereign States Eric Flint, Paula Goodlett, & Gorg Huff Baen Books [14]
Cahokia Jazz Francis Spufford Faber & Faber [14]
Dirty Water Tom Kratman Baen Books [14]
Devil's Battle Taylor Anderson Roc Books [14]
The Wages of Sin Harry Turtledove Del Rey Books [14]
2025 The Martian Contingency * Mary Robinette Kowal Tor [16][17]
Gold, Gangs, and Glory Laurence Dahners self-published [16]
1919: The Romanov Rising Kacey Ezell, Tom Kratman & Justin Watson Baen [16]
1635: The Weaver's Code Eric Flint & Jody Lynn Nye Baen [16]
To Turn the Tide S.M. Stirling Baen [16]
Gangster Dan Willis self-published [16]

Best Apocalyptic Novel

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Ctrl Alt Revolt! *Nick Coleself-published [1]
A Time to DieMark WandreyHenchman Press [1]
Chasing FreedomMarina Fontaineself-published [1]
Dark AgeFelix O. HartmannHartmann Publishing [1]
The Desert and the BladeS. M. StirlingRoc Books [1]
The Fifth SeasonN. K. JemisinOrbit Books [1]
2017 Walkaway *Cory DoctorowTor Books [2]
American WarOmar El AkkadAlfred A. Knopf [2]
Codename: UnSubDeclan Finn, A. Yoskowitzself-published [2]
FallingJ. F. Holmesself-published [2]
The Obelisk Gate ∞[19][20] N. K. JemisinOrbit Books [2]
The Place Outside the WildDaniel Humphreysself-published [2]
The Seventh Age: DawnRick HeinzInkshares [2]

The category "Best Apocalyptic Novel" was removed from the awards in 2018.

Best Media Tie-In Novel

  *   Winner(s)

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2018 Star Wars: Leia: Princess of Alderaan *Claudia GrayDisney-Lucasfilm [4]
World of Warcraft: Before the StormChristie GoldenDel Rey [4]
Star Trek: Discovery: Desperate HoursDavid MackPocket Books [4]
Star Trek: Discovery: Fear ItselfJames SwallowPocket Books [4]
Halo: Legacy of OnyxMatt ForbeckGallery Books [4]
Star Wars: PhasmaDelilah S. DawsonDel Rey [4]
2019 Star Wars: Thrawn: Alliances *Timothy ZahnDel Rey [5]
Firefly: Big Damn HeroJames Lovegrove and Nancy HolderTitan Books [5]
Stranger Things: Darkness on the Edge of TownAdam ChristopherDel Rey [5]
Star Wars: Master & ApprenticeClaudia GrayDel Rey [5]
The Replicant War (Worlds at War Saga)Chris KennedyAnticipation Press [5]
Star Trek: Discovery: The Way to the StarsUna McCormackGallery Books [5]
2020 Firefly: The Ghost Machine *James LovegroveTitan Books [6]
Star Trek: Picard: The Last Best HopeUna McCormackPocket Books [6]
Star Trek: Discovery: The Enterprise WarJohn Jackson MillerPocket Books [6]
Star Wars: Resistance RebornRebecca RoanhorseDel Rey [6]
Aliens: PhalanxScott SiglerTitan Books [6]
2021 Firefly: Generations *Tim LebbonTitan Books [7][8]
MacGyver: MeltdownEric Kelley, Lee ZlotoffPrince of Cats Literary Productions [7]
Shadows Rising (World of Warcraft: Shadowlands)Madeleine RouxDel Rey [7]
Star Wars: Light of the JediCharles SouleDel Rey [7]
Warhammer 40,000: PenitentDan AbnettGames Workshop [7]
Star Wars: Thrawn AscendancyTimothy ZahnDel Rey [7]
2022 Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil *Timothy ZahnDel Rey [11][18]
Star Wars: The Fallen StarClaudia GrayDel Rey [11]
Star Trek: Coda: Oblivion’s GateDavid MackSimon & Schuster [11]
Star Trek: Picard: Rogue ElementsJohn Jackson MillerSimon & Schuster [11]
Halo: Divine WindTroy DenningGallery Books [11]

The category "Best Media Tie-In Novel" was introduced in 2018 and removed from the awards in 2023.

Best Horror Novel

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Souldancer *Brian Niemeierself-published [1]
AliceChristina HenryAce Books [1]
An Unattractive VampireJim McDonielSword & Laser [1]
ChapelwoodCherie PriestRoc Books [1]
Disappearance at Devil's RockPaul G. TremblayWilliam Morrow/HarperCollins [1]
Honor at StakeDeclan Finnself-published [1]
2017 The Changeling *Victor LaValleSpiegel & Grau [2]
The Bleak DecemberKevin G. SummersWonderment Media [2]
Blood of InvidiaTom Tinney, Morgen BattenPiR8 Productions [2]
Donn's HillCaryn LarrinagaImmortal Works [2]
A God in the ShedJ-F. DubeauInkshares [2]
The Hidden People ∞Alison LittlewoodJo Fletcher Books [2]
Live and Let BiteDeclan Finnself-published [2]
Nothing Left to LoseDan WellsTor Books [2]
2018 Sleeping Beauties *Stephen King and Owen KingScribner [4]
Beneath the LighthouseJulieanne LynchVesuvian Books [4]
The Cabin at the End of the WorldPaul G. TremblayMorrow [4]
GlimpseJonathan MaberrySt. Martin's Press [4]
Meddling KidsEdgar CanteroDoubleday [4]
A Time to RunMark WandreyBlood Moon Press [4]
2019 Little Darlings *Melanie GoldingCrooked Lane Books [5]
100 Fathoms BelowSteven L. Kent and Nicholas KaufmannBlackstone Publishing [5]
Cardinal BlackRobert R. McCammonCemetery Dance Publications [5]
RiddanceShelley JacksonBlack Balloon Publishing [5]
We Sold Our SoulsGrady HendrixQuirk Books [5]
Zombie AirmanDavid Guentherself-published [5]
2020 The Twisted Ones *T. KingfisherGallery / Saga Press [6]
Imaginary Friend Stephen Chbosky Grand Central Publishing [6]
The Pursuit of William AbbeyClaire NorthOrbit [6]
Scavenger Hunt Michaelbrent Collings Self-published [6]
The TollCherie PriestTor Books [6]
2021 The Hollow Places *T. KingfisherGallery / Saga Press [7][8]
The Only Good IndiansStephen Graham JonesSaga Press [7]
Survivor SongPaul G. TremblayWilliam Morrow [7]
SynchronicityMichaelbrent CollingsSelf-published [7]
The Taxidermist's LoverPolly HallCamcat Publishing, LLC [7]
True StoryKate Reed PettyPenguin Books [7]
2022 The Book of Accidents *Chuck WendigRandom House [11][18]
The Final Girl Support GroupGrady HendrixBerkley Books [11]
The Death of Jane LawrenceCaitlin StarlingMacmillan [11]
My Heart Is a ChainsawStephen Graham JonesGallery/Saga Press [11]
HideKiersten WhitePenguin Random House [11]
RevelatorDaryl GregoryKnopf Publishing [11]
2023 A House with Good Bones * T. Kingfisher Tor Nightfire [12][13]
The Devil Takes You Home Gabino Iglesias Mulholland Books [12]
Reluctant Immortals Gwendolyn Kiste Simon& Schuster [12]
No Gods for Drowning Hailey Piper Polis Books [12]
The Pallbearers Club Paul G. Tremblay William Morrow Paperbacks [12]
The Only One Left Riley Sager Dutton [12]
2024 Black River Orchid * Chuck Wendig [14][15]
Dead Storm Rising Shane Gries [14]
Double Dose Paul Wilson [14]
The Dead Take a Train Richard Kadrey, Cassandra Khaw [14]
The Hollow Dead Darcy Coates [14]
The Reformatory Tananarive Due [14]
2025 Bury Your Gays * Chuck Tingle Tor Nightfire [16][17]
Cold Eternity S. A. Barnes Tor Nightfire [16]
The Vengeful Dead Darcy Coates Poisoned Pen [16]
It Will Only Hurt for a Moment Delilah S. Dawson Del Rey [16]
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter Stephen Graham Jones Saga [16]
The Wilding Ian McDonald Gollancz [16]

Visual media

Best Illustrative Book Cover

  *   Winner(s)

Year Illustrator Book Ref.
2023 Kurt Miller * Tower of Silence by Larry Correia (Baen) [12][13]
Kieran Yanner Ashes of Man by Christopher Ruocchio (DAW) [12]
Cedar Sanderson edited and art by for But Not Broken (self-published) [12]
Sam Shearon River of Ashes by Alexandrea Weis (Vesuvian) [12]
Jackson Tjota Titan Mage: Apocalypse by Edie Skye (Spice Rack) [12]
Jeff Brown Wraithbound by Tim Akers (Baen) [12]
2024 Kelly Chong * Of Jade and Dragons by Amber Chen (Viking) [14][15]
Sam R. Kennedy Beyond Enemies by Marisa Wolf (Baen) [14]
Justin Adams Dragonesque by S. C. Butler & Joshua Palmatier, eds. (Zombies Need Brains) [14]
Jeff Brown The Silverblood Promise by James Logan (Tor) [14]
Aliya Chen Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson (Tor) [14]
2025 Michael Whelan * Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson (Tor) [16][17]
Pierluigi Abbondanza Rise From Ruin by Melissa Olthoff (Baen) [16]
Jeff Brown Flames of Gold by Liz Delton (Tourmaline & Quartz) [16]
Sam Kennedy Blood of Her Father by Kacey Ezell & Marisa Wolf (Theogony) [16]
Kurt Miller Mountain of Fire by Jason Cordova (Banen) [16]
Dave Seeley The Icarus Coda by Timothy Zahn (Baen) [16]

The category "Best Illustrative Book Cover" was first introduced in 2023.

Best Comic Book

  *   Winner(s)

Year Work Author(s)/
Artist(s)		 Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Ms. Marvel *Sana Amanat, Stephen Wacker, G. Willow Wilson, Adrian AlphonaMarvel Comics [21]
Astro CityKurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex RossVertigo Comics [21]
Civil War IIBrian Michael Bendis, David Marquez, Justin PonsorMarvel Comics [21]
DaredevilCharles Soule, Ron GarneyMarvel Comics [21]
DC Universe: RebirthvariousDC Comics [21]
ProvidenceAlan Moore, Jacen BurrowsAvatar Press [21]
SagaBrian K. Vaughan, Fiona StaplesImage Comics [21]
2017 The Dresden Files: Dog Men *Jim Butcher, Mark PowersDynamite Entertainment [22][23]
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season ElevenChristos Gage, Rebekah Isaacs, Georges Jeanty, Megan LevensDark Horse Comics [22]
MonstressMarjorie Liu, Sana TakedaImage Comics [22]
Motor GirlTerry MooreAbstract Studio [22]
Ms. MarvelSana Amanat, Stephen Wacker, G. Willow Wilson, Adrian AlphonaMarvel Comics [22]
SagaBrian K. Vaughan, Fiona StaplesImage Comics [22]
Wynonna Earp LegendsBeau Smith, Tim Rozon, Chris Evenhuis, Jay FotosIDW Publishing [22]
2018 Mighty Thor *Jason Aaron and Russell DautermanMarvel Comics [24]
Aliens: Dead OrbitJames StokoeDark Horse Comics [24]
Doomsday ClockGeoff Johns and Gary FrankDC Comics [24]
Mister MiracleTom King and Mitch GeradsDC Comics [24]
SagaBrian K. Vaughan and Fiona StaplesImage Comics [24]
Star Wars: Darth VaderCharles D. Soule and Giuseppe CamuncoliMarvel Comics [24]
2019 Saga * Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples Image Comics [25]
BatmanTom King, Tony DanielDC Comics [25]
The Batman Who LaughsScott Snyder, Jock (cartoonist)DC Comics [25]
Black Hammer Jeff Lemire, Dean Ormston, Dave Stewart (artist) DC Comics [25]
Mister Miracle Tom King, Tony Daniel DC Comics [25]
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-ManChip Zdarsky, Adam KubertMarvel Comics [25]
2020 Avengers * Jason Aaron, Ed McGuinness Marvel Comics [6]
Bitter RootDavid F. Walker, Chuck Brown, Sanford GreeneImage Comics [6]
Immortal HulkAl Ewing, Joe BennettMarvel Comics [6]
MonstressMarjorie Liu, Sana TakedaImage Comics [6]
Spider-WomanKarla Pacheco, Pere Pérez, Paulo SiqueiraMarvel Comics [6]
Undiscovered CountryCharles Soule, Scott Snyder, Daniele Orlandini, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Matt D. WilsonImage Comics [6]
2021 X-Men *Jonathan Hickman, Mahmud AsrarMarvel Comics [7][8]
Daredevil Chip Zdarsky, Marco Checchetto Marvel Comics [7]
Immortal HulkAl Ewing, Joe BennettMarvel Comics [7]
Invisible Kingdom G Willow Wilson, Christian Ward Berger Books [7]
Monstress Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda Image Comics [7]
Once & Future Kieron Gillen, Dan Mora Boom! Studios [7]
2022 Immortal X-Men *Kieron Gillen, Mark BrooksMarvel Comics [11][18]
Devil’s Reign Chip Zdarsky, Marco Checchetto Marvel Comics [11]
King ConanJason Aaron, Mahmud AsrarMarvel Comics [11]
Step by Bloody Step G Simon Spurrier, Matías Bergara Image Comics [11]
Twig Skottie Young, Kyle Strahm Image Comics [11]
Nightwing Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo DC Comics [11]

The categories "Best Comic Book" and "Best Graphic Novel" were combined into a single category in 2023.

Best Graphic Novel

  *   Winner(s)

Year Work Author(s)/
Artist(s)		 Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 The Sandman: Overture *Neil Gaiman, J. H. Williams IIIVertigo Comics [1]
ChicagoGlenn HeadFantagraphics Books [1]
Killing and DyingAdrian TomineDrawn & Quarterly [1]
March: Book TwoJohn Lewis, Andrew Aydin, Nate PowellTop Shelf Productions [1]
Sacred HeartLiz SuburbiaFantagraphics Books [1]
VirgilSteve Orlando, J. D. FaithImage Comics [1]
2017 The Dresden Files: Wild Card *Jim Butcher, Carlos GomezDynamite Entertainment [2]
Clive Barker's Nightbreed Volume ThreeMarc Andreyko, Clive Barker, Emmanuel Xerx JavierBoom! Studios [2]
Girl Genius: The Second Journey of Agatha Heterodyne, Book 2: The City of LightningPhil Foglio, Kaja FoglioStudio Foglio [2]
Love Is LovevariousIDW Publishing [2]
March: Book ThreeJohn Lewis, Andrew Aydin, Nate PowellTop Shelf Productions [2]
My Favorite Thing Is MonstersEmil FerrisFantagraphics Books [2]
Stuck in My HeadJ. R. Mountsself-published [2]
2018 White Sand, Volume 1 *Brandon Sanderson, Rik Hoskin and Julius M. GopezDynamite Entertainment [24]
Be PreparedVera BrosgolFirst Second [24]
Chicago Typewriter: The Red RibbonBrandon Fiadino, Djibril Morissette-Phan and James GreatorexDark Legion [24]
Monstress Volume Two: The BloodMarjorie Liu and Sana TakedaImage Comics [24]
Paper Girls: Volume 4Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff ChiangImage Comics [24]
The VisionTom King and Gabriel Hernandez WaltaMarvel Comics [24]
2019 X-Men: Grand Design – Second Genesis * Ed Piskor Marvel Comics [25]
BerlinJason LutesDrawn and Quarterly [25]
Hey, KiddoJarret J. KrosoczkaGraphix [25]
I Am YoungM. DeanFantagraphics [25]
Monstress Vol. 3Marjorie Liu, Sana TakedaImage Comics [25]
On a SunbeamTillie WaldenFirst Second [25]
2020 Battlestar Galactica Counterstrike * John Jackson Miller, Daniel HDR Dynamite Entertainment [6]
Batman UniverseBrian Michael Bendis, Nick DeringtonDC Comics [6]
Black BoltChristian Ward, Frazier Irving, Stephanie HansMarvel Comics [6]
Dragon HoopsGene Luen YangFirst Second [6]
Mister MiracleTom King, Mitch GeradsDC Comics [6]
Something is Killing the Children Vol. 1James Tynion IV, Werther Dell'EderaBoom! Studios [6]
2021 The Magicians: New Class *Lev Grossman, Lilah Sturges, Pius BakArchaia [7][8]
The Book TourAndi WatsonTop Shelf Productions [7]
Dracula, Motherf**ker Alex de Campi, Erica Henderson Image Comics [7]
The Green Lantern Season TwoGrant Morrison, Liam SharpDC Comics [7]
The Magic Fish Trung Le Nguyen Random House Graphic [7]
Pulp Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, Jacob Phillips Image Comics [7]
2022 Dune: House Atreides Volume 2 *Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, Dev PramanikBoom! Studios [11][18]
GeigerGeoff Johns, Gary FrankImage Comics [11]
Bitter Root Volume 3 David F. Walker, Chuck Brown, Sanford Greene, Sofie Dodgson Image Comics [11]
Wonder Woman Historia: The AmazonsKelly Sue DeConnick, Phil JimenezDC Comics [11]
Monstress, Volume 6: The Vow Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda Image Comics [11]
Saga Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples Image Comics [11]

The categories "Best Comic Book" and "Best Graphic Novel" were combined into a single category in 2023.

Best Comic Book / Graphic Novel

  *   Winner(s)

Year Work Author(s)/
Artist(s)		 Publisher(s) Ref.
2023 Dune: House Harkonnen * Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, Michael Shelfer Boom! Studios [12][13]
Kaya Wes Craig Image Comics [12]
Dawn of DC: Green Arrow Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaakse DC Comics [12]
Wolverine Benjamin Percy, Juan José Ryp Marvel Comics [12]
X-Men Gerry Duggan, Joshua Cassara Marvel Comics [12]
Night Fever Ed Brubaker, Sean Philips, Jacob Phillips Image Comics [12]
2024 Monstress * Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda Image Comics [14][15]
Batman Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez DC Comics [14]
Canary Scott Snyder, Dan Panosian Dark Horse Comics [14]
Nightwing Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo DC Comics [14]
Wonder Woman Tom King, Daniel Sampere DC Comics [14]
X-Men: Forever Kieron Gillen, Luca Maresca Marvel Comics [14]
2025 Daredevil: Cold Day In Hell * Charles Soule, illustrated by Steve McNiven Marvel Comics [16][17]
Absolute Superman Jason Aaron, illustrated by Rafa Sandoval DC Comics [16]
Ultimate Wolverine Christopher Condon, illustrated by Alessandro Cappuccio Ultimate Universe [16]
Ultimate Spider-Man Volume 2: The Paper Jonathan Hickman, illustrated by Marco Checchetto & David Messina Ultimate Universe [16]
Transformers Volume 3: Combiner Chaos Daniel Warren Johnson, illustrated by Jorge Corona Image Comics [16]
Absolute Batman Scott Snyder, illustrated by Nick Dragotta DC Comics [16]

Television and Film

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series

  *   Winner(s)

Year Work Creator(s) Released on Ref.
2016 Game of Thrones *David Benioff, D. B. WeissHBO [21]
DaredevilDrew GoddardNetflix [21]
Doctor WhoSteven MoffatBBC One [21]
The ExpanseMark Fergus and Hawk OstbySyfy [21]
The FlashGreg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, Geoff JohnsThe CW [21]
Jessica JonesMelissa RosenbergNetflix [21]
OutlanderRonald D. MooreStarz [21]
2017 Stranger Things *The Duffer BrothersNetflix [22]
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen, Stan Lee, Jack KirbyABC [22]
Doctor WhoSteven MoffatBBC One [22]
The ExpanseMark Fergus and Hawk OstbySyfy [22]
LuciferIldy Modrovich, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman and KristieAnne ReedFox [22]
Stan Lee's Lucky ManStan Lee, Neil BiswasSky 1 [22]
WestworldJonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy, Michael CrichtonHBO [22]
Wynonna EarpEmily Andras, Beau SmithSyfy [22]
2018 Game of Thrones *David Benioff, D. B. WeissHBO [24]
Altered CarbonLaeta KalogridisNetflix [24]
The ExpanseMark Fergus and Hawk OstbySyfy [24]
LuciferTom KapinosFox [24]
Star Trek: DiscoveryBryan Fuller and Alex KurtzmanCBS All Access [24]
Stranger ThingsThe Duffer BrothersNetflix [24]
SupernaturalAndrew Dabb, Robert SingerThe CW [24]
2019 Good Omens *Neil Gaiman, Caroline Skinner, Chris Sussman, Rob Wilkins and Rod BrownAmazon [25]
Game of ThronesDavid Benioff, D. B. WeissHBO [25]
LuciferIldy Modrovich, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman and KristieAnne ReedFox [25]
The OrvilleAndré Bormanis, David A. Goodman, Seth MacFarlane and Brannon BragaFox [25]
Star Trek: Discovery Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman CBS All Access [25]
The Umbrella AcademySteve BlackmanNetflix [25]
2020 The Mandalorian * Jon Favreau Disney+ [6]
Altered CarbonLaeta KalogridisNetflix [6]
The Expanse Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby Amazon Prime [6]
Lost In SpaceZack EstrinNetflix [6]
Star Trek: PicardAkiva Goldsman, Michael Chabon, Kirsten Beyer, Alex KurtzmanCBS All Access [6]
WatchmenDamon LindelofHBO [6]
The WitcherLauren Schmidt HissrichNetflix [6]
2021 The Expanse *Mark Fergus and Hawk OstbyAmazon Prime [7][8]
Loki Michael Waldron Disney+ [7]
The Nevers Joss Whedon HBO [7]
Resident Alien Chris Sheridan SYFY [7]
Shadow and Bone Eric Heisserer Netflix [7]
Star Trek: Discovery Bryan Fuller, Alex Kurtzman Paramount+ [7]
WandaVision Jac Schaeffer Disney+ [7]
2022 Stranger Things *The Duffer BrothersNetflix [11][18]
The Expanse Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby, James S. A. Corey Amazon [11]
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, Jenny Lumet Paramount+ [11]
Wheel of Time Rafe Judkins Amazon [11]
For All Mankind Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, Ben Nedivi Apple TV+ [11]
Halo Kyle Killen, Steven Kane Paramount+ [11]
The Boys Eric Kripke, Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson Amazon [11]
2023 The Sandman * Neil Gaiman, Allan Heinberg, David S. Goyer, Mike Barker Netflix [12][13]
Andor Tony Gilroy Disney+ [12]
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman, Jenny Lumet Paramount+ [12]
The Mandalorian Jon Favreau Disney+ [12]
Star Trek: Picard Alex Kurtzman, Michael Chabon, Akiva Goldsman, Kirsten Beyer Paramount+ [12]
House of the Dragon George R. R. Martin, Ryan Condal HBO [12]
2024 Fallout * Amazon Prime Video [14][15]
3 Body Problem Netflix [14]
Ahsoka Disney+ [14]
For All Mankind Apple TV+ [14]
Good Omens Amazon Prime Video [14]
House of the Dragon HBO [14]
Loki Disney+ [14]
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Apple TV+ [14]
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Paramount + [14]
2025 Andor * Disney+ [16][17]
Murderbot Apple TV+ [16]
Severance Apple TV+ [16]
Silo Apple TV+ [16]
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Amazon Prime [16]
The Wheel of Time Amazon Prime [16]

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie

  *   Winner(s)

Year Work Creator(s) Studio Ref.
2016 The Martian *Ridley Scott (director), Drew Goddard (writer)Scott Free Productions, Kinberg Genre [21]
Ant-ManPeyton Reed (director), Edgar Wright (writer), Joe Cornish (writer), Adam McKay (writer), Paul Rudd (writer)Marvel Studios [21]
Captain America: Civil WarAnthony Russo (director), Joe Russo (director), Christopher Markus (writer), Stephen McFeely (writer)Marvel Studios [21]
Crimson PeakGuillermo del Toro (director, writer), Matthew Robbins (writer)Legendary Pictures, DDY Productions [21]
DeadpoolTim Miller, Rhett Reese (writer), Paul Wernick (writer)Marvel Entertainment, Kinberg Genre, The Donners' Company [21]
Star Wars: The Force AwakensJ. J. Abrams (director, writer), Lawrence Kasdan (writer), Michael Arndt (writer)Lucasfilm Ltd., Bad Robot [21]
2017 Wonder Woman *Patty Jenkins (director), Allan Heinberg (writer), Zack Snyder (writer), Jason Fuchs (writer)RatPac-Dune Entertainment, DC Films, Tencent Pictures, Wanda Pictures, Atlas Entertainment, Cruel and Unusual Films [22]
ArrivalDenis Villeneuve (director), Eric Heisserer (writer), Ted Chiang (writer)FilmNation Entertainment, Lava Bear Films, 21 Laps Entertainment [22]
Doctor StrangeScott Derrickson (director, writer), Jon Spaihts (writer), C. Robert Cargill (writer)Marvel Studios [22]
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2James Gunn (director, writer), Dan Abnett (writer), Andy Lanning (writer)Marvel Studios [22]
LoganJames Mangold (director, writer), Scott Frank (writer), Michael Green (writer)Marvel Entertainment, Kinberg Genre, Hutch Parker Productions, The Donners' Company [22]
PassengersMorten Tyldum (director), Jon Spaihts (writer)Village Roadshow Pictures, Start Motion Pictures, Original Film, LStar Capital, Wanda Pictures, Company Films [22]
Rogue OneGareth Edwards (director), Chris Weitz (writer), Tony Gilroy (writer), John Knoll (writer), Gary Whitta (writer)Lucasfilm Ltd. [22]
2018 Black Panther *Ryan Coogler (director, writer), Joe Robert Cole (writer)Marvel Studios [24]
Avengers: Infinity WarAnthony and Joe Russo (directors), Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely (writers)Marvel Studios [24]
Blade Runner 2049Denis Villeneuve (director), Hampton Fancher (writer), Michael Green (writer)Alcon Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Bud Yorkin Productions, Torridon Films, 16:14 Entertainment, Scott Free Productions [24]
Deadpool 2David Leitch (director), Rhett Reese (writer), Paul Wernick (writer), Ryan Reynolds (writer)Marvel Entertainment, Kinberg Genre, Maximum Effort, The Donners' Company [24]
Incredibles 2Brad Bird (director, writer)Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios [24]
Ready Player OneSteven Spielberg (director), Zak Penn (writer), Ernest Cline (writer)Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Partners, Amblin Entertainment, Village Roadshow Pictures, De Line Pictures, Dune Entertainment, Farah Films & Management [24]
Thor: RagnarokTaika Waititi (director), Eric Pearson (writer), Craig Kyle (writer), Christopher L. Yost (writer)Marvel Studios [24]
2019 Avengers: Endgame *Anthony Russo, Joe Russo (directors), Christopher Markus (writer), Stephen McFeely (writer)Marvel Studios [25]
Alita: Battle AngelRobert Rodriguez (director), James Cameron (writer), Laeta Kalogridis (writer)Twentieth Century Fox [25]
AquamanJames Wan (director), David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick (writer), Will Beall (writer)DC Entertainment [25]
Captain MarvelAnna Boden, Ryan Fleck (directors and writers), Geneva Robertson-Dworet (writer)Marvel Studios [25]
Spider-Man: Far From HomeJon Watts (director), Chris McKenna (writer), Erik Sommers (writer)Marvel Studios [25]
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verseBob Persichetti (director), Peter Ramsey (director), Rodney Rothman (director), Phil Lord (writer), Rodney Rothman (writer)Sony Pictures Entertainment [25]
2020 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker *J. J. Abrams (director)Walt Disney Studios [6]
Ad AstraJames Gray (director)20th Century Fox [6]
Fast ColorJulia Hart (director)Lionsgate [6]
JokerTodd Phillips (director)Warner Bros. Pictures [6]
The Lion KingJon Favreau (director)Walt Disney Studios [6]
Terminator: Dark FateTim Miller (director)Paramount Pictures [6]
2021 The Old Guard *Gina Prince-Bythewood (director)Netflix [7][8]
Bill & Ted Face the MusicDean Parisot (director)United Artists [7]
Godzilla vs. KongAdam Wingard (director)Warner Bros. Pictures [7]
Zack Snyder's Justice League (as Justice League)Zack Snyder (director)DC Entertainment [7]
Space SweepersJo Sung-hee (director)VSTARZ Entertainment [7]
TenetChristopher Nolan (director)Warner Bros. Pictures [7]
Wonder Woman 1984Patty Jenkins (director)DC Entertainment [7]
2022 Dune *Denis Villeneuve (director)Legendary Pictures [11][18]
Spider-Man: No Way HomeJon Watts (director)Marvel Entertainment [11]
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessSam Raimi (director)Marvel Entertainment [11]
Ghostbusters: AfterlifeJason Reitman (director)Columbia Pictures [11]
The Adam ProjectShawn Levy (director)Netflix [11]
Free GuyShawn Levy (director)Berlanti Productions [11]
2023 Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves * [12][13]
Avatar: The Way of Water James Cameron (director) [12]
Everything Everywhere All at Once [12]
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 James Gunn (director) [12]
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Joel Crawford (director) [12]
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse [12]
2024 Dune: Part Two * Denis Villeneuve (director) [14][15]
Barbie Greta Gerwig (director) [14]
Godzilla Minus One Takashi Yamazaki (director) [14]
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga George Miller (director) [14]
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Francis Lawrence Paul King (Director) [14]
Wonka Paul King (director) [14]
2025 Deadpool & Wolverine * Shawn Levy (director) [16][17]
Alien: Romulus [16]
How to Train Your Dragon [16]
Sinners [16]
Thunderbolts* [16]
Wicked [16]

Games

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC/Console Game

  *   Winner(s)

Year Work Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Fallout 4 *Bethesda Softworks [26]
Darkest DungeonRed Hook Studios [26]
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainKonami Digital Entertainment [26]
OverwatchBlizzard Entertainment [26]
UndertaleToby Fox [26]
XCOM 22k Games [26]
2017 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild *Nintendo [27]
Dishonored 2Arkane Studios [27]
Final Fantasy XVSquare Enix [27]
Mass Effect: AndromedaBioWare [27]
NieR: AutomataPlatinumGames [27]
Titanfall 2Respawn Entertainment [27]
2018 Middle-earth: Shadow of War *Monolith Productions [28]
BattletechHarebrained Schemes [29]
CupheadStudioMDHR [29]
Destiny 2Bungie [29]
FortniteEpic Games [29]
Wolfenstein II: The New ColossusMachineGames [29]
2019 Red Dead Redemption 2 *Rockstar Games [30]
Apex LegendsElectronic Arts [30]
Assassin's Creed OdysseyUbisoft [30]
Life Is Strange 2Dontnod Entertainment [30]
Outer WildsMobius Digital [30]
World of Warcraft: Battle for AzerothBlizzard [30]
2020 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order *Respawn Entertainment, Electronic Arts [6]
Borderlands 3Gearbox Software, 2k Games [6]
ControlRemedy Entertainment, 505 Games [6]
Death StrandingKojima Productions, Sony Interactive [6]
Gears 5The Coalition, Xbox Game Studios [6]
Half-Life: AlyxValve [6]
The Outer WorldsObsidian Entertainment, Private Division [6]
2021 Assassin's Creed Valhalla *Ubisoft [7][8]
Crusader Kings IIIParadox Interactive [7]
Cyberpunk 2077CD Projekt [7]
Ghost of TsushimaSony Interactive Entertainment [7]
HadesSupergiant Games [7]
Star Wars: SquadronsElectronic Arts [7]
2022 Elden Ring *Bandai Namco Entertainment [11][18]
Metroid DreadNintendo [11]
Destiny 2: The Witch QueenBungie [11]
Age of Empires IVXbox Game Studios [11]
Lost ArkAmazon Games [11]
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - DaemonhuntersFrontier Foundry [11]

The categories "Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC/Console Game" and "Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game" were combined into a single category in 2023.

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game

  *   Winner(s)

Year Work Developers(s) Ref.
2016 Fallout Shelter *Bethesda Softworks [26]
Hyper BurnerPatrick Cook [26]
PewDiePie: Legend of the BrofistOuterminds [26]
Quaser OneEmre Taskin [26]
Star Wars: Galaxy of HeroesElectronic Arts [26]
2017 Pokémon Go *Niantic [27]
Con Man: The GameMonkey Strength Productions [27]
Fire Emblem HeroesNintendo [27]
Monument Valley 2Ustwogames [27]
Sky DancerPine Entertainment [27]
Super Mario RunNintendo [27]
2018 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery *Jam City [28]
Final Fantasy XV: Pocket EditionSquare Enix [29]
Lineage 2 RevolutionNetmarble [29]
Nocked!Andrew G. Schneider [29]
Planescape: Torment, the Enhanced EditionBeamdog [29]
2019 Harry Potter: Wizards Unite *Niantic, WB Games San Francisco [30]
Cyber HunterNetEase [30]
The Elder Scrolls: BladesBethesda Softworks [30]
GrimvalorDirelight [30]
Reigns: Game of ThronesNerial [30]
Sega Heroes: Puzzle RPG QuestSEGA [30]
2020 Minecraft Earth *Mojang Studios, Xbox Game Studios [6]
ArknightsHypergryph, Yostar [6]
Call of Duty: MobileTiMi Studios, Activision [6]
GrindstoneCapybara Games [6]
Manifold GardenWilliam Chyr Studio [6]
MutazioneDie Gute Fabrik, Akupara Games [6]
2021 Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spells *Zynga [7][8]
Alba: A Wildlife AdventureUstwo, Plug in Digital [7]
Empire of SinParadox Interactive [7]
Genshin ImpactmiHoYo [7]
Orwell's Animal Farm The Dairymen Ltd. [7]
South of the CircleState of Play Games [7]
2022 Diablo Immortal *Blizzard [11][18]
Alien: IsolationSega [11]
Baba Is YouHempuli [11]
Pokémon Unite The Pokémon Company [11]
Townscaper Oskar Stålberg [11]
World of DemonsPlatinumGames [11]

The categories "Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC/Console Game" and "Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game" were combined into a single category in 2023.

Best Digital Game

  *   Winner(s)

Year Work Publisher(s) Ref.
2023 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom * Nintendo EPD [12][13]
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Infinity Ward [12]
Diablo IV Blizzard Entertainment [12]
Hogwarts Legacy Avalanche Software [12]
Overwatch 2 Blizzard Entertainment [12]
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Respawn Entertainment [12]
2024 Baldur's Gate 3 * Larian Studios [14][15]
Alan Wake 2 Remedy Entertainment [14]
Dragon's Dogma 2 Capcom [14]
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree FromSoftware [14]
Helldivers 2 Arrowhead Game Studios [14]
Starfield Bethesda Game Studios [14]
2025 Assassin's Creed Shadows * Ubisoft Quebec [17]
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Kojima Productions
Split Fiction Hazelight Studios
Elden Ring Nightreign FromSoftware
Monster Hunter Wilds Capcom
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Warhorse Studios

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game

  *   Winner(s)

Year Work Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Pandemic: Legacy *Z-Man Games [26]
Star Wars: RebellionFantasy Flight Games [26]
Blood RageCoolMiniOrNot [26]
TalonGMT Games [26]
Monopoly: CthulhuUSAopoly [26]
CodenamesVlaada Chvátil [26]
2017 Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow's Walk *Avalon Hill [27]
GloomhavenCephalofair Games [27]
Hero RealmsWhite Wizard Games [27]
Mansions of Madness (2nd edition)Fantasy Flight Games [27]
ScytheStonemaier Games [27]
Terraforming MarsStronghold Games [27]
2018 Red Dragon Inn 6: Villains *Slugfest Games [28]
AzulPlan B Games [29]
Mysterium: Secrets and Lies ExpansionAsmodee [29]
PhotosynthesisBlue Orange Games [29]
Rising SunCMON Games [29]
When I DreamAsmodee [29]
2019 Betrayal Legacy *Avalon Hill Games [30]
Architects of the West KingdomGarphill Games [30]
CryptidOsprey Games [30]
EverdellStarling Games [30]
NemesisAwaken Realms [30]
RootLeder Games [30]
2020 Tapestry *Stonemaier Games [6]
The Crew: The Quest for Planet NineKosmos [6]
Forgotten WatersPlaid Hat Games [6]
The King's DilemmaHorrible Guild Game Studio [6]
Jaws of the LionCephalofair Games [6]
Power Rangers: Heroes of the GridRenegade Game Studios [6]
2021 Dune: Imperium *Dire Wolf Games [7][8]
Curious CargoCapstone Games [7]
Marvel UnitedCMON Limited [7]
OceansNorth Star Games [7]
Pandemic Legacy: Season 0Z-Man Games [7]
Sleeping GodsRed Raven Games [7]
2022 Star Wars: Outer Rim - Unfinished Business *Fantasy Flight Games [11][18]
7 Wonders: Architects Asmodee [11]
ALIEN: Fate of the Nostromo Ravensburger [11]
Ark NovaCapstone Games [11]
CascadiaAlderac Entertainment Group [11]
Return to Dark TowerRestoration Games [11]

The categories "Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game" and "Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures / Collectible Card / Role-Playing Game" were combined into a single category in 2023.

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures / Collectible Card / Role-Playing Game

  *   Winner(s)

Year Work Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Call of Cthulhu Roleplaying Game (7th edition) *Chaosium [26]
Deluxe Tunnels & TrollsFlying Buffalo [26]
Magic: The Gathering: Shadows over InnistradWizards of the Coast [26]
Magic: The Gathering: Battle for ZendikarWizards of the Coast [26]
Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game (2nd edition)David Petersen, Luke Crane [26]
Star Wars: ArmadaFantasy Flight Games [26]
2017 Magic: The Gathering: Eldritch Moon *Wizards of the Coast [27]
A Shadow Across the Galaxy: X-Wing Wave XFantasy Flight Games [27]
Bloodborne: The Card GameCMON Limited [27]
Dark Souls: The Board GameSteamforged Games [27]
Pulp CthulhuChaosium [27]
Star Wars: DestinyFantasy Flight Games [27]
2018 Magic: The Gathering: Unstable *Wizards of the Coast [28]
BubblegumshoeEvil Hat Productions [29]
Cooking with Dice: The Acid TestOddfish Games [29]
D100 DungeonMartin Knight [29]
Force and Destiny Role-playing Game: Knights of FateFantasy Flight Games [29]
Warhammer 40,000 8th EditionGames Workshop [29]
2019 Call of Cthulhu: Masks of Nyarlathotep Slipcase Set *Chaosium [30]
Fallout: Wasteland WarfareModiphius Entertainment [30]
Keyforge: Call of the ArchonsFantasy Flight Games [30]
Magic: The Gathering: Ravnica AllegianceWizards of the Coast [30]
Magic: The Gathering War of The SparkWizards of the Coast [30]
Warhammer 40,000: Kill TeamGames Workshop [30]
2020 Magic: The Gathering: Throne of Eldraine *Wizards of the Coast [6]
Alien RPGFree League Publishing [6]
Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles: Viper Mk. VIIAres Games [6]
Pathfinder Second EditionPaizo Publishing [6]
Spectaculars Core GameScratchpad Publishing [6]
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: WarcryGames Workshop [6]
2021 Warhammer: Age of Sigmar: Soulbound Role-Playing Game *Cubicle 7 [7][8]
Cyberpunk REDR. Talsorian Games [7]
Explorer's Guide to WildemountWizards of the Coast [7]
Magic: The Gathering: Strixhaven: School of MagesWizards of the Coast [7]
Magic: The Gathering: Zendikar RisingWizards of the Coast [7]
Pokémon TCG: Champion's Path Elite Trainer BoxThe Pokémon Company [7]
2022 Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms *Wizards of the Coast [11][18]
The One Ring Roleplaying Game, Second EditionFree League Publishing [11]
Thirsty Sword LesbiansEvil Hat Productions [11]
Root: The Role Playing GameMagpie Games [11]
The Lord of the Rings: The Card GameFantasy Flight Games [11]
Magic: The Gathering, Innistrad: Crimson VowWizards of the Coast [11]

The categories "Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game" and "Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures / Collectible Card / Role-Playing Game" were combined into a single category in 2023.

Best Tabletop Game

  *   Winner(s)

Year Work Publisher(s) Ref.
2023 Magic the Gathering: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth * Wizards of the Coast [12][13]
Frosthaven Cephalofair Games [12]
Earth Inside Up Games [12]
Dorfromantik – The Boardgame Pegasus Spiele [12]
Turing Machine Scorpion Masque [12]
Alien Role-playing Game: Heart of Darkness Free League [12]
2024 D&D The Deck of Many Things * Wizards of the Coast [14][15]
Cascadia: Landmarks Flatout Games [14]
Dune: Imperium – Uprising Dire Wolf [14]
Magic: The Gathering Wilds of Eldraine Wizards of the Coast [14]
Disney Lorcana Ravensburger [14]
Gloomhaven: Buttons & Bugs Cephalofair Games [14]
2025 Magic the Gathering: Final Fantasy * Wizards of the Coast [17]
Arcs Leder Games
Magic the Gathering: Bloomburrow Wizards of the Coast
Heat: Tunnel Vision Days of Wonder
Splendor: The Silk Road Space Cowboys
Disney Lorcana: Archazia’s Island Ravensburger

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