The Eight Best Fandoms To Be A Part Of

Fandoms are huge, and ever growing with the release of new movies, video games, music, and TV shows from the source of those fandoms. Pretty much everyone has at least heard of one massive fandom over something in pop culture - from Swifties to Potter Nerds, there’s something for everyone. The cool part? Fandoms are effectively pretty good for your mental health, so there’s no reason not to join in on the pop-culture fun. These are some of the best fandoms to be a part of.

1. Marvel Cinematic Universe

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After the 2019 release of Joker, it’s impossible not to mention the company behind it all. One of the latest releases of Spider-Man shows just how important fandom can be to the success of a franchise. Fans weren’t quiet about their dislike for the way Spiderman came out -- especially as they felt like he was supposed to be part of the Marvel world. Fortunately, that’s sorted out now thanks to some help from said fans.

If you’re looking to join in on the fun, marvel maniacs recommend the Cinematic Universe prior to delving into the comics.

2. Star Wars

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Star Wars fans are notorious for their fandom. According to fans, the story explores important themes and topics that are more serious than interplanetary discovery and warfare. Like fans say, the story and some of the parts of the Star Wars franchise are really just silly and for fun. Consider the swords made out of lasers…

The silliness doesn’t stop there. Check out these 10 ridiculous gifts for Star Wars fans, and tell us they’re not at least a little encouraging to join in.

3. Harry Potter

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The Boy Who Lived more or less started a revolution of fandoms, especially in the resulting franchise of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. ‘90s kids will remember going to get the books when they were first released, heading to the bookstore among hoards of other Potter Nerds.

And frankly? Harry Potter was the beginning of the internet fandom. Fortunately for Harry Potter, the series was released at a point in time when the internet and computers were steadily making their way into American homes. Which is to say this fandom began out of both coincidence and interest in the books.

4. Fortnite

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If you haven’t heard of Fortnite, you have likely been living either under a rock or under a pineapple in the sea. Epic Games has done an incredible job of not only promoting their game but also of feeding into the fandom that has surrounded it. Maybe it’s because originally the game was free, which made it easy for anyone and everyone to access.

According to the people behind Fortnite, it’s really the social accessibility of the game that’s driven its popularity. For older folks, that might be reminiscent of the days playing Halo or Call of Duty with friends over a headset.

5. Halo

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Speaking of older video games, the Halo fandom is still very much alive. So alive and thriving that 2021 should see the release of Showtime’s Halo as a TV series. Even though the TV show has been talked about since 2013, it’ll be the first look into Master Chief’s role in the war against the evil alien alliance you’ll remember as The Covenant.

The TV series is likely to incite a reinvigoration to this fandom.

6. Doctor Who

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This is a super long-running TV show, which is to say that there’s been a very large and loyal fanbase for years. Whovians, as they’re called, head to conventions and fan clubs to meet up with other Doctor Who lovers -- even on the international scene.

What’s more? Whovian fans who contribute to fanzines over the years are likely the ones producing Doctor Who content on entertainment sites. This is basically a professional fandom.

7. Game of Thrones

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One of the most recent releases to become a fandom, Game of Thrones has a near-cult following. What’s interesting about this fandom is that it has actually gotten negative media coverage. The final ending, which will not be mentioned, really frustrated fans.

Even still, the pop culture relevance of GoT is incredible, and incredibly far-reaching. Put it this way -- someone even created a sorting quiz for the houses of the families in the show.

8. Lord of the Rings

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One of the most precious fandoms of all time, Lord of the Rings remains popular with those who fell in love with Tolkien’s characters and adventures. The Hobbit trilogy is also one of the most popular fantasy stories of all time. The fandom that supports this franchise has gone as far as to create fanfiction on the relationships they wish they’d seen on screen. From fanfiction to fictional credit cards, the Lord of the Rings fans have done it all.

The stories are so precious, one could say, that a biopic on Tolkein was released in May of this year. Unfortunately for fans, the reviews of the movie haven’t been all that good. Then again, how can reality stand a comparison test against, arguably, one of the most in-depth fantasy worlds of all time?