After Repeat Box-Office Crashes, New Films Make Space for Optimism and Hope

Movies like “Project Hail Mary” move beyond subversive storytelling to have fun with genres while honoring traditional virtues.

‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Season 1 Had Little to Teach Sci-fi Fans

After sixty years honoring the Federation’s flagship school, this series showed a class of foolish students who don’t even know themselves.

How to Find Christ-Figures in Fantastic Stories

Christians may get overeager or feel skeptical about Jesus-pictures in books and films. But great fiction shows our Hero in different ways.

‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ Defends An Exquisite Superhero Theodicy

Director Zack Snyder’s 2016 sequel to Man of Steel neither ignores the world as it is, nor pretends there’s nothing beyond it.

The Lorehaven Authorship Will Help You Grow Your Creative Gifts for Christ’s Glory

If you seek biblical and practical training for your writing adventure, join our new member wing and Book Festival in the Lorehaven Guild!

Discern the Top Three Negative Evangelical Myths about Popular Culture

From turd-infested brownies to sludge-filled sewers, these meme-level warnings about media still influence Christian parents.

Behold Our Top Most Anticipated New Books and Movies for 2026

From “The Pendragon Cycle” to Godzilla, Nolan’s “Odyssey” film, and maybe superheroes, we share the stories we hope to enjoy this year.

Why Christians Need Fantastical Stories

If you want to escape bad books to engage the best Christian-made fantasy and sci-fi for Christ’s glory, join the Lorehaven mission.

Alleged ‘Rock and Roll’ Soundtrack Incites Suspicion of Netflix’s Narnia Movie

Producers praise their upcoming film’s “unbelievably contemporary music,” which doesn’t bode well for C.S. Lewis’s traditional themes.

‘David’ Creators Answer all Your Questions About the Animated Hit Movie

Sunrise Animation film directors Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes join journalist Josh Shepherd for this exclusive interview.

‘Stranger Things’ Season Five Gives Weight to Parents’ Fears

While the first half of the final season suffers from flattened characters, the series offers surprising nuance to its previous messages.
Netflix’s New ‘Frankenstein’ Reveals Why a Time-Shifted ‘Magician’s Nephew’ Film May Work The Sun Eater Series is the Modern Sci-Fi Epic Christians Have Been Awaiting

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Cuts a Careful Line Between Evil and Redemption

The smash-hit shonen adventure boldly presents its characters with flaws and virtues, be they noble demon slayers or vile demon lords.
‘Light of the World’ Shows Jesus as a Friend to Children

‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Pits Singing Heroines vs. Monster Idols

Netflix’s smash hit action musical mixes catchy tunes with Korean folklore and some beautiful moments of common grace.

‘Superman’ (2025) Will Make You Believe a Man Can Be Earnest

The DCU’s reboot presents a hero more sincere than Marvel’s signature blend.

‘On Magic and Miracles’ Trains Christians to Dispel Darkness and Discern Fantastic Stories

Christian skeptics of fantasy must reckon with the biblical wisdom spelled in Marian A. Jacobs’s nonfiction-about-fiction book.
‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ is Classical Literature in Game-Form The Antiheroes of Thunderbolts* Preach to Marvel Itself ‘House of David’ Is Crowned King of Amazon Prime ‘Snow White’ (2025) Isn’t the Fairest of Adaptations Don’t Miss the One Great Disney Remake: Sir Kenneth Branagh’s Magical ‘Cinderella’ ‘The Gorge’ Brings Human Connection to a Bleak and Cruel World ‘Gabriel and the Guardians’ Echoes a Golden Era of Saturday Morning Cartoons Amazon’s ‘House of David’ Anoints an Intriguing Biblical Epic I Wish I Could Go to Mars Again ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Labors to Save a Struggling MCU Christian Sci-Fi Readers Need More Than End Times Fiction The Moral Challenge of Cheering for The Penguin ‘Nosferatu’ Casts Dim Light of Supernatural Truth Against Vampirism and Materialism ‘War of the Rohirrim’ Falls Flat as an Adaptation

Brandon Sanderson’s New Fantasy ‘Wind and Truth’ Summons a Postmodern Cringestorm

The Stormlight Archive author arrives late to the celebration of sexual deviance in mainstream fiction, but that party seems nearly over.
The Stormlight Archive Recites a Credal View of Morality ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Reminds Us of Real Romantic Magic Christian-Made Stories Got Even Better in 2024 ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Ran Aground Because of Constant Character Shipping Dear Santa Presents Satan as Another Misunderstood Villain I Tried to Read the Original Wicked Book But Did Not Finish ‘Wicked, Part 1’ Honors the Weak, Not the Woke ‘The Deliverance’ Shows Christ’s Power to Cast Out Evil and Reunite Families Godzilla Minus One Pits a Human Hero Journey vs. Godzilla x Kong’s Smashing Spectacle Exclusive: Five Answers from ‘The Rings of Power’ Showrunners YA Novels Started Fun and Wholesome Before the Sexual Agendas Attacked The Wild Robot is 2024’s Most Based and Beautiful Animated Action Drama Alien: Romulus Ignores Threats of AI ‘Personhood’ Why Franchises Ship Bad Boys with Heroines

‘Rings of Power’ Season 2 Confronts its Critics

“The Rings of Power is not a great show, but it is not nearly as bad as the haters are saying.”
‘Furiosa’ Quenches Hope and Doubles Down on Darkness Political Criticism of Middle-earth Fans is Stranger Than Fantasy Narnia Reveals the Best Kind of Nationalism Christian Fiction Can Show Old Truths Made New Should I Let My Son Read Harry Potter Stories? ‘Prince Caspian’ Onstage Brings Aslan on the Move to America’s Capital How Stories Physically Reshape Our Brains for Good or Ill What If I Find Sexual Identity Notions in My Child’s New Book? ‘Frozen 2’ Shows Queen Elsa Vainly Chasing After Wintry Winds ‘Rebel Moon: A Child of Fire’ Plants the Seeds for Promising New Space Opera After This Year’s Fan Event and Film Releases, ‘The Chosen Effect’ Is Bigger Than Ever

‘Journey to Bethlehem’ Gets Lost on Its Way

Given the film’s wildly altered and modernized storyline, I can’t bring myself to give Journey to Bethlehem the support I usually give biblical fiction and musicals.
Disney Might Finally Learn Why It’s Failing How The Crucifix Shows Christ’s Salvation in Dark Fantastical Stories How to Help Your Teens Engage Dystopian Tales Should We Seek the Gospel ‘According To’ Popular Stories? Yes, Men and Boys Will Read—If You Give Them the Right Books How to Make a ‘Left Behind’ Streaming Series That’s Actually Awesome

The Little Mermaid’s Live-Action Remake Fares Better Than Critics Forecast

Some new songs may flounder, but Ariel’s voice and Triton’s character redeem the 2023 Disney film.
Link from ‘The Legend of Zelda’ Games Reflects Christlike Virtue Christians Who Engage Conspiracy Theories Must First Believe God’s Sovereign Rule How to Discern Beautiful Christian Fiction Without Becoming Snobs

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Hints at Redemption from Postmodern Pain

Marvel’s new space adventure is here to remind us of what the MCU used to be, with clear conflict and competent villains and no political preaching.

Brilliant Acting Elevates Common Tropes That Possess ‘Nefarious’

Despite clichéd characters and worn dialogue, this horror film from God’s Not Dead producers proves surprisingly good.

‘Star Trek: Picard’ Resists Alien Assimilation to Boldly Celebrate Heroes and Family

If you’ve heard bad about “new Trek” but good about Picard’s final season, here’s how to best enjoy this sublime sci-fi.
Why The Mandalorian Makes Sense in a World That Masks Creedal Religion Christians Who Feel Media Malaise Can Find Buried Treasure in Older Books The Last Battle’s Darkness Helps Me Long for Resurrection’s Light How to Disciple Your Kids With Dangerous Books

‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Season 1 Sings a Wondrous Finale

Thanks to sincere storytelling and positive changes from text to screen, Angel Studios’ animated fantasy sings with success.
Christian Critics of ‘Purity Culture’ Are Still Influenced By Its Fantasies The Chosen Succeeds Where ‘Woke’ Stories Fail The Magician’s Nephew Taught Me Christ’s Compassion in the Midst of Grief

How Christians Can Discern Jesus Adaptations in ‘The Chosen’ and Other Stories

Some viewers feel bothered by fictional Jesus dialogue, but we can enjoy these speculations with a few cautions.
Superhero Tales are Turning Into ‘Deathworks’

How to Discern Moral Christian Fiction Without Expecting Sermons

If we fail to understand stories’ actual ideas, we risk condemning stories that reflect truth and accepting stories that tell lies.
Even If We Like Fantasy and Sci-Fi, We Can Still Practice Accidental Legalism The Giver Quartet Compares Dystopian Control with Human Purpose

Yes, The Twilight Saga Vampires Are Scary—But For All the Wrong Reasons

What’s scarier than blood-sucking vampires? Abuse and obsession presented as a desirable ideal.
Find Light in Darkness With These Six Christian Paranormal Thrillers I’m No Horror Fan, But I’ve Grown to Love Bram Stoker’s Novel ‘Dracula’

Behold God’s Providence in ‘The Hobbit’

Inspired by the epic poem Beowulf, J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic The Hobbit shows God’s sovereignty over the pagan world.

Behold God’s Providence in ‘Beowulf’

Tolkien’s classic The Hobbit borrows from the epic poem Beowulf, reflecting pagan mythology to show greater Christian truth.

How to Discern ‘Honest’ Christian Fiction Without Embracing Darkness

Some critics argue Christian fiction should avoid cringe by showing more darkness and sin, but this approach brings biblical dangers.

How I Masked My Mental Health with Costume Design

This summer I won the Realm Makers costume contest, but my journey into costuming took me through fears and other battles.

Three Fantastical Christian Stories To Help Your Kids Head Back to School

Lorehaven creators find the best chapter books for kids ages 8–12, from sci-fi adventure to wacky lessons and earnest fantasy.

Christian-Made Fantasy Can Shine Light in the Grimdark

Believers debate whether our stories should embrace dark elements or stay “clean,” but J. R. R. Tolkien suggests a third option.
Shasta’s Meeting with Aslan in The Horse and His Boy Helped Me Embrace God’s Sovereignty

How to Celebrate Christian Fiction Without Becoming Blind Supporters

Christian readers can embrace fantastic stories without reverting to discernment mistakes of our past.

How Spider-Man Saved My Marriage Before It Even Began

God used Sam Raimi’s super-films, flaws and all, to teach me heroism.

Found Family Stories Can Reflect Christ’s Redemption in Reality and Fiction

Found family tropes have their flaws, yet speak to readers’ need for connection, love, and self-sacrifice in a lonely world.
Sensual Scenes in Fiction Pose Unique Temptations for Women

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