2026 Hugo Awards
The 2026 Hugo Awards were presented at LAcon V, recognizing excellence in science fiction and fantasy literature, media, and interactive works. Notable winners included Alix E. Harrow for Best Novel and Ryan Coogler for his work on the film 'Sinners'.
Why it matters
The Hugo Awards are the most prestigious honors in the science fiction and fantasy genre, significantly influencing industry trends and reader interest.
LAcon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention, presented the 2026 Hugo Awards in a ceremony held at the convention on Sunday, August 30th, 2026. The full results including the detailed reports on voting are published on the LACon V website . The results will be updated here on The Hugo Awards site as soon as our bandwidth allows.
Best Novel The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow (Tor US; Tor UK)
Best Novella The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar (Tordotcom; Arcadia UK)
Best Novelette “Never Eaten Vegetables” by H.H. Pak (Clarkesworld, Issue 220)
Best Short Story “In My Country” by Thomas Ha (Clarkesworld, Issue 223)
Best Series Old Man’s War by John Scalzi (Tor US; Tor UK)
Best Graphic Story or Comic A Wizard of Earthsea: A Graphic Novel, written by Ursula K. Le Guin, adapted and art by Fred Fordham (Clarion Books; Walker UK)
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