What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedAbominable
Jill Culton · Film · 2019
If you loved Abominable, start with Primal (Genndy Tartakovsky, 2019) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Abominable across media.
If Abominable captured your heart, you will love these stories about finding connection through epic journeys across mystical, uncharted landscapes.
Books on the same thread
Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak · Book · 2009
Explores: Imagination, Anger Management, Adventure.
Much like the emotional journey in Abominable, this story explores the wild landscape of the imagination and the way travel helps a child navigate their complex inner world.
The Tale of Despereaux
Kate DiCamillo · Book · 2019
Explores: Courage, Love, Good vs Evil.
The brave quest undertaken by the protagonist echoes the determination seen in Abominable, proving that even the smallest creatures can achieve great things through friendship and immense courage.
Thumbelina
Christian Andersen Hans · Book · 1961
Explores: Coming of Age, Self-Discovery, Forced Marriage.
This classic tale of a tiny traveler mirrors the whimsical, animal-filled adventure found in Abominable, highlighting the importance of self-discovery during a long journey back to safety.
Frozen (Little Golden Book)
RH Disney · Book · 2014
Explores: Sisterhood, Self-acceptance, Overcoming Fear.
Fans of the mountain trek in Abominable will appreciate this icy quest, which focuses on the power of sisterhood and the magic found when traveling through dangerous, snowy terrain.
Series on the same thread
Over the Garden Wall
Patrick McHale · Series · 2014
Explores: Brotherhood, Lost in the Woods, Nostalgia.
These brothers navigating a strange, shifting forest will resonate with anyone who enjoyed the trek through the wilderness in Abominable, emphasizing the bond between companions during travel.
Primal
Genndy Tartakovsky · Series · 2019
Explores: Survival, Unlikely friendship, Human-animal bond.
The bond between a caveman and a dinosaur mirrors the central friendship in Abominable, showing how an unlikely pair can protect each other in a harsh, unforgiving world.
Adventure Time
Pendleton Ward · Series · 2010
Shares a thread with Abominable: Friendship.
The constant escapades of these two best friends echo the adventurous spirit of Abominable, celebrating how deep loyalty and friendship can overcome any obstacle in a magical land.
Steven Universe
Rebecca Sugar · Series · 2013
Shares a thread with Abominable: Friendship.
The journey of self-discovery and the reliance on a close-knit group of friends found here directly reflect the emotional growth and companionship present throughout the movie Abominable.
Podcasts on the same thread
Your Own Backyard
Chris Lambert · Podcast · 2023
Explores: missing persons, systemic failure, pursuit of truth.
If Abominable hit, Your Own Backyard shares the thread.
Up and Vanished
Tenderfoot TV · Podcast
Explores: disappearance, missing persons, small town secrets.
If Abominable hit, Up and Vanished shares the thread.
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Common questions
What is the main plot of Abominable?
Abominable follows a group of misfits who encounter a young Yeti named Everest. The group sets off on a journey to reunite the magical creature with his family on the mountain of his namesake.
Who directed the movie Abominable?
The film Abominable was written and directed by Jill Culton. It centers on a group of friends assisting a magical Yeti named Everest in his quest to return to his family on the mountain.
Is Abominable about a magical creature?
Yes, Abominable features a young Yeti named Everest who possesses magical abilities. The story follows a group of misfits who help this creature travel across the country to return home to his family.
Where does the group travel in Abominable?
In Abominable, the group of misfits travels to the mountain of the Yeti's namesake. Their goal throughout the film is to reunite Everest with his family on that specific mountain.