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While Dungeons & Dragons may have been around for nearly five decades now, there's no denying that the game has truly reached a new level of pop culture fandom in recent years. The role-playing game has never been more popular than it is today and the franchise shows no signs of slowing down with millions of individuals enjoying campaigns including more than a few famous faces. Beyond the game that started it all and continues to keep fans entertained for endless hours a year, Dungeons & Dragons continues to be at the forefront of some of the biggest projects in the entertainment industry. The Duffer Brothers continue to infuse their love for D&D into Stranger Things, drawing inspiration from the game for its haunting villains, most recently as seen with the introduction of season 4 foil Vecna. It's not just the characters that they've tapped into, but the spirit of the game and its ability to bring people together and promote camaraderie. And then there's the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves film. The D&D team has managed to bring together an all-star-level cast for what is shaping up to be one of the most-talked-about new films, one which has the potential to launch a successful new film franchise and expand upon the vast world of D&D. There's no telling what's to come for the franchise, but the sky is the limit and there's on telling what's next!
- Cody Schultz
FanSided Entertainment Director

Why you should join this fandom

Now is truly the perfect time to join the Dungeons & Dragons fandom! Not only does the game continue to bring people together across the globe which is something we can all celebrate these days, but the franchise is also about to make waves at the box office with Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. The movie is a perfect entry point for new fans thanks to its broad appeal, stacked cast, and stunning visuals!

What emotion defined this fandom this year?

Excitement! At San Diego Comic-Con, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves was one of the most-talked-about attendees and the release of the first trailer for the film quickly got people talking. The film is poised to introduce the franchise to a whole new audience, while still celebrating the fans who have been partaking in campaigns as a player all these years.