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Artemis Fowl
Kenneth Branagh · Film · 2020
If Artemis Fowl captivated you, you will love these stories about young protagonists navigating dangerous, hidden worlds filled with extraordinary secrets.
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Books on the same thread
Fablehaven
Brandon Mull · Book · 2007
Shares 2 threads with Artemis Fowl: Children's Fantasy, Magical Realism.
Much like the subterranean discovery in Artemis Fowl, this story centers on a hidden sanctuary for magical creatures that forces young characters into a high-stakes battle between good and evil.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians
Rick Riordan · Book · 2005
Explores: Greek Mythology, Coming-of-Age, Parental Abandonment.
Fans of the brilliant and determined Artemis Fowl will appreciate this quest to locate a missing deity, where young heroes confront powerful forces while navigating a complex mythological world.
The Ironwood Tree
Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black · Book · 2004
Explores: Sibling Relationships, Kidnapping, Magical Creatures.
If you enjoyed the secret supernatural encounters in Artemis Fowl, you will find this exploration of a hidden realm filled with goblins and dwarves equally gripping and intellectually stimulating.
Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card · Book · 2013
Explores: Child Soldiers, Alien Invasion, Moral Ambiguity.
The intense pressure placed on a young genius in Artemis Fowl mirrors the experience of Ender Wiggin, who must lead a desperate battle against an alien race to ensure survival.
Series on the same thread
The Owl House
Dana Terrace · Series · 2020
Explores: Coming-of-age, Found Family, Acceptance.
The sense of wonder found in Artemis Fowl continues here as a teenage girl accidentally discovers a portal to a magical world, forming alliances with complex and rebellious inhabitants.
The Umbrella Academy
Steve Blackman · Series · 2019
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Apocalypse, Superpowers.
If the mystery of a missing father in Artemis Fowl hooked you, this story of a dysfunctional family solving the riddle of their father's death provides a similar investigative intensity.
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Guillermo del Toro · Series · 2016
Explores: Chosen One, Secret World, Coming of Age.
Much like the hidden fairy world in Artemis Fowl, this story features an average teen who stumbles upon a secret society and must balance two worlds while accepting an unlikely destiny.
Arcane
Christian Linke · Series · 2021
Explores: Sisterhood, Dystopian Society, Technological Advancement vs. Social Decay.
The steampunk aesthetic and moral ambiguity of Artemis Fowl are echoed in this tale of two sisters fighting on opposite sides of a war involving advanced magic and social decay.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
If you enjoyed the high-stakes world-building of Artemis Fowl, this comedic fantasy campaign offers a similar sense of grand adventure and creative problem-solving in a dangerous, magical landscape.
The Orphans
The Light and Tragic Company · Podcast · 2025
Mirroring the survivalist tension in Artemis Fowl, this audio drama explores the harsh reality of living on a hostile world, where the stakes are constant and the future is uncertain.
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Common questions
Is the Artemis Fowl movie based on a book?
Yes, the 2020 film Artemis Fowl is an adaptation of the original 2001 book titled Artemis Fowl. The movie follows the story of a twelve-year-old genius who discovers a race of underground fairies while searching for his missing father.
What is the Artemis Fowl story about?
Artemis Fowl follows a twelve-year-old criminal mastermind who engages in a battle against powerful underground fairies. He believes these creatures are connected to the mysterious disappearance of his father, leading him into an epic conflict involving his family legacy.
How old is Artemis Fowl in the story?
In both the 2001 book and the 2020 movie adaptation, Artemis Fowl is a twelve-year-old genius. He is depicted as a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds who uses his intellect to navigate a conflict involving an underground fairy race.
Who directed the Artemis Fowl movie?
The 2020 film adaptation of Artemis Fowl was directed by Kenneth Branagh. The movie portrays the journey of a young genius who discovers a hidden world of fairies while investigating the disappearance of his father.