The Biggest Sci-Fi Franchise in 2026 Isn’t What You Think (And The Next Sequel Arrives Soon)

Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler Carl has become incredibly popular this year. Originally published on Royal Road in 2020, the series quickly gained a dedicated following and saw increased readership when it became available on Amazon. Penguin Random House picked up the series in 2024 through Ace Books, and its popularity has since skyrocketed. Currently spanning seven books, the eighth installment, A Parade of Horribles, is scheduled for release on May 12th.







