3Below: Tales of Arcadia

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3Below: Tales of Arcadia

Guillermo del Toro · Series · 2018

What hooked you in 3Below: Tales of Arcadia was the thrill of seeing high-stakes outsiders navigate the messy, everyday reality of blending into a strange new world.

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Hooky

Míriam Bonastre Tur · Book · 2021

Much like the royal fugitives in 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, Dani and Dorian must survive as outcasts while keeping their true identities hidden from those hunting them down.

Tunnel in the Sky

Tunnel in the Sky

Robert A. Heinlein · Book · 2005

If you enjoyed the resourcefulness displayed by the teen aliens in 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, you will appreciate how these students use their wits to survive in uncharted territory.

Unwind

Unwind

Neal Shusterman · Book · 2009

The desperate cross-country flight of these teens mirrors the high-stakes evasion seen in 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, where being discovered means facing a society that seeks to destroy you.

Fablehaven

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Brandon Mull · Book · 2007

This story captures the same sense of wonder found in 3Below: Tales of Arcadia by exploring how ordinary surroundings hide extraordinary secrets and powerful beings right under our noses.

Films on the same thread

Home

Home

Tim Johnson · Film · 2015

This film echoes the fish-out-of-water comedy of 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, focusing on an unlikely alien and human connection as they navigate a planet that is not their home.

Nimona

Nimona

Troy Quane · Film · 2023

The bond between these outcasts mirrors the partnership in 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, proving that even those framed or misunderstood can find strength by challenging the status quo together.

The Road to El Dorado

The Road to El Dorado

Bibo Bergeron · Film · 2000

You will recognize the comedic tension of 3Below: Tales of Arcadia in these two strangers who must maintain a elaborate facade while struggling to fit into a foreign culture.

Onward

Onward

Dan Scanlon · Film · 2020

The suburban setting and the quest for hidden power in this film reflect the grounded, yet fantastical adventure that defined the journey of the protagonists in 3Below: Tales of Arcadia.

Podcasts on the same thread

Unexplained

Unexplained

iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026

If the mystery of extraterrestrial life in 3Below: Tales of Arcadia kept you engaged, this podcast will satisfy your curiosity with its deep dive into unexplained and anomalous phenomena.

The Telepathy Tapes

The Telepathy Tapes

Ky Dickens · Podcast · 2026

Building on the speculative science themes of 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, this series explores the untapped potential of human consciousness through a lens of rigorous inquiry and discovery.

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Common questions

What is the premise of 3Below: Tales of Arcadia?

3Below: Tales of Arcadia follows two royal teen aliens who crash-land on Earth. While on the run from intergalactic bounty hunters, they must attempt to blend in with the local human population to survive.

Is 3Below: Tales of Arcadia about aliens?

Yes, 3Below: Tales of Arcadia centers on two royal teen aliens. The story focuses on their struggle to hide their true identities among humans while evading bounty hunters following their crash-landing on Earth.

Who created 3Below: Tales of Arcadia?

3Below: Tales of Arcadia was created by Guillermo del Toro. The series premiered in 2018 and follows the journey of two royal aliens who are forced to live among humans after an unexpected landing on the planet.

Why are the main characters in 3Below: Tales of Arcadia hiding on Earth?

The main characters in 3Below: Tales of Arcadia are hiding on Earth because they are royal teen aliens on the run. They must maintain a low profile to successfully evade intergalactic bounty hunters searching for them after their ship crash-landed.

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