If you loved
2312
Kim Stanley Robinson · Book · 2012
What hooked you in 2312 was the way the vast, cold expanse of interplanetary space is made intimate through complex human ambition.
Films on the same thread
2001: A Space Odyssey
Stanley Kubrick · Film · 1968
Shares a thread with 2312: Hard Science Fiction.
If 2312 captivated you with its grand vision of humanity expanding into the solar system, you will find the same existential awe and philosophical depth in this seminal cinematic exploration.
Interstellar
Christopher Nolan · Film · 2014
Shares a thread with 2312: Hard Science Fiction.
The sense of scale and the fragile nature of human survival that drives 2312 is mirrored here as explorers push beyond the known limits of our solar system for answers.
Project Hail Mary
Phil Lord · Film · 2026
Shares a thread with 2312: Hard Science Fiction.
Fans of 2312 who enjoy the intersection of rigorous scientific problem-solving and solitary survival will appreciate the ingenuity required to save humanity from an extinction-level threat in deep space.
Elysium
Neill Blomkamp · Film · 2013
Explores: Class Warfare, Immigration, Healthcare Disparity.
The stark divide between those living in space habitats and those on Earth in 2312 finds a grittier, more concentrated focus in this exploration of class warfare and orbital elitism.
Series on the same thread
The Expanse
Mark Fergus · Series · 2015
Shares a thread with 2312: Hard Science Fiction.
The intricate interplanetary politics and shifting alliances that define 2312 are central to this series, which depicts a solar system struggling with corporate conspiracies and the fragility of peace.
Westworld
Jonathan Nolan · Series · 2016
Explores: Artificial Intelligence, Existentialism, Free Will vs. Determinism.
Much like the post-human themes in 2312, this show examines the dawn of artificial consciousness and the moral evolution of humanity when faced with the power of their own creations.
For All Mankind
Ronald D. Moore · Series · 2019
Explores: Space Exploration, Cold War, Technological Advancement.
If you valued the optimistic technological advancement presented in 2312, you will enjoy this alternate history that tracks how institutional commitment to space exploration shapes the trajectory of human progress.
The 100
Jason Rothenberg · Series · 2014
Explores: Survival, Moral Ambiguity, Sacrifice.
The struggle for existence in the vacuum of space that permeates 2312 is amplified here, focusing on the harsh realities of societal collapse and the sacrifices required for human endurance.
Podcasts on the same thread
Revolutions
Mike Duncan · Podcast · 2025
Explores: societal collapse, power dynamics, cyclical history.
The Martian Revolution of 2247 provides the exact historical and political texture that fans of 2312 crave, grounding the expansive future of the solar system in cycles of human conflict.
The End Of The World with Josh Clark
iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2018
This podcast explores the same precarious future for our species that 2312 envisions, examining the immediate dangers and long-term trajectory of humanity as we venture further into the stars.
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Common questions
Is 2312 set entirely on Earth?
No, 2312 is not set entirely on Earth. While Earth remains a location, the narrative expands across the solar system. Humanity has established new habitats on various moons and planets, as well as in spaces between them, serving as the setting for the events that take place in the year 2312.
Where does the opening sequence of 2312 take place?
The first event in 2312 occurs on Mercury. This location serves as the starting point for the sequence of events that forces humanity to confront its past, present, and future as the story unfolds across the solar system throughout the year 2312.
Does 2312 focus on a specific time period?
Yes, 2312 focuses specifically on the year 2312. During this year, scientific and technological advancements have allowed humanity to colonize moons and planets throughout the solar system. The story centers on a sequence of events occurring during this specific time that challenges the future of the human race.
What is the primary setting for the events in 2312?
The primary setting for 2312 is the solar system. Humanity has created new habitats on planets, moons, and the spaces between them. Although Earth is mentioned, the scope of 2312 encompasses these various extraterrestrial locations where scientific and technological progress has enabled human expansion.