What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedArtemis
Andy Weir · Book · 2017
If you loved Artemis, start with The Martian (Ridley Scott, 2015) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Artemis across media.
What you enjoyed in Artemis was the gritty reality of surviving extreme environments through technical ingenuity and sheer human stubbornness.
Films on the same thread
The Martian
Ridley Scott · Film · 2015
Shares a thread with Artemis: Hard Science Fiction.
Like Artemis, this story centers on a solitary protagonist using scientific problem solving to survive a hostile planetary environment, proving that human resourcefulness is the ultimate tool for survival.
Project Hail Mary
Phil Lord · Film · 2026
Shares a thread with Artemis: Hard Science Fiction.
Fans of Artemis will appreciate this narrative, which mirrors its focus on high-stakes scientific problem solving as the protagonist faces an existential threat while light years from home.
Gravity
Alfonso Cuarón · Film · 2013
Explores: Isolation, Existentialism, Human Resilience.
This film captures the same feeling of isolation and desperate survival found in Artemis, emphasizing the sheer resilience required when the environment itself is trying to kill you.
The Space Between Us
Film · 2017
Explores: Identity, First Love, Human Connection.
If the setting of Artemis resonated with you, this story offers a similar focus on the unique challenges of growing up and finding identity while living on a distant planet.
Series on the same thread
The Expanse
Mark Fergus · Series · 2015
Shares 2 threads with Artemis: Corporate Conspiracy, Hard Science Fiction.
This series expands on the corporate conspiracy and social stratification themes introduced in Artemis, showing the messy political realities that define life in a populated solar system.
For All Mankind
Ronald D. Moore · Series · 2019
Explores: Space Exploration, Cold War, Technological Advancement.
If you enjoyed the technical focus of Artemis, this alternate history provides a grounded, realistic look at the engineering and human dedication that fuels successful space exploration programs.
Westworld
Jonathan Nolan · Series · 2016
Shares a thread with Artemis: Corporate Conspiracy.
Much like the near-future setting of Artemis, this show explores the moral ambiguity of human ambition and the complex consequences of technological advancement in a controlled, artificial environment.
From the Earth to the Moon
Tom Hanks · Series · 1998
Explores: Space Race, Technological Advancement, American Exceptionalism.
Readers who loved the lunar setting of Artemis will appreciate this docudrama, which highlights the incredible technological ingenuity and collaborative effort required to achieve humanity's first moon landing.
Podcasts on the same thread
13 Minutes to the Moon
Andrea Debortoli · Podcast · 2023
Explores: technological innovation, human ingenuity, cold war.
This podcast echoes the spirit of Artemis by focusing on the specific, real-world technological innovations and human problem solving that prevented disaster during the historic Apollo 11 mission.
The Orphans
The Light and Tragic Company · Podcast · 2025
Shares a thread with Artemis: hard science fiction.
If the survivalist themes of Artemis kept you engaged, this audio drama offers a similar deep dive into the grit and determination needed to survive on a hostile world.
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Common questions
Is Artemis a standalone novel?
Yes, Artemis is a standalone near-future thriller written by Andy Weir. It follows the story of Jasmine Bashara and her heist on the moon. There are no sequels or related books in the catalog to read after finishing this story.
Where does the story of Artemis take place?
The story of Artemis takes place on the moon in humanity’s first and only lunar colony. The setting is central to the plot, as the protagonist Jasmine Bashara lives in a coffin-sized apartment within this lunar environment while planning a heist.
Who is the author of Artemis?
Artemis is written by Andy Weir. He is also the author of the book The Martian. In this 2017 release, he shifts his focus to a heist narrative set within the unique environment of a lunar colony.
What is the main plot of Artemis?
The main plot of Artemis follows Jasmine Bashara, a resident of the lunar colony who attempts to get rich through a heist. She is not interested in being a hero, but rather seeks the financial means to improve her living situation on the moon.