What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedBig Jim Believes
Dav Pilkey · Book
If you loved Big Jim Believes, start with Dog Man (Peter Hastings, 2025) — a film on the same thread. Below: 1 film, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Big Jim Believes across media.
If you loved Big Jim Believes, you will enjoy these stories that masterfully blend absurd, otherworldly chaos with the charm of everyday life.
Films on the same thread
Dog Man
Peter Hastings · Film · 2025
Explores: Animal Superhero, Human-Animal Hybrid, Good vs Evil.
Since you enjoyed the slapstick superhero antics in Big Jim Believes, you will appreciate this origin story that captures the same chaotic energy and heart of a hybrid hero.
Series on the same thread
Bluey
Joe Brumm · Series · 2018
Explores: Family Relationships, Imaginative Play, Childhood Development.
The exuberant, imaginative spirit found in Big Jim Believes carries over here, showing how a playful perspective can turn the mundane details of daily life into an extraordinary adventure.
Invader ZIM
Jhonen Vasquez · Series · 2001
Explores: Alien Invasion, Incompetence, Paranoia.
Fans of the extraterrestrial encounters in Big Jim Believes will recognize the same hilarious incompetence and satire as an alien invader fumbles his way through a mission on Earth.
A Man on the Inside
Michael Schur · Series · 2024
Explores: Undercover Investigation, Second Chance, Unlikely Duo.
This series mirrors the urban transformation themes of Big Jim Believes by placing a fish-out-of-water character into a new, complex environment where he must rely on his unique skills.
Doug
Jim Jinkins · Series · 1991
Explores: Adolescence, Friendship, First Crush.
Much like the protagonist navigating a changing city in Big Jim Believes, this story follows a character adjusting to the relatable trials of starting over in a new hometown.
Podcasts on the same thread
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: athlete misconduct, legal absurdity, scandalous behavior.
If you valued the dark humor and absurd legal twists within Big Jim Believes, you will enjoy this investigative look at the ridiculous and tragic mishaps of professional athletes.
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
This podcast explores the provincial life and tragic irony of small towns, echoing the observational wit and narrative focus on specific locations found throughout Big Jim Believes.
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Common questions
Is Big Jim Believes the first book in the Dog Man series?
No, Big Jim Believes is not the first book in the series. It is the 14th installment of the Dog Man books written by Dav Pilkey.
Do the Space Cuties From Space appear in Big Jim Believes?
Yes, the Space Cuties From Space return in Big Jim Believes. The plot follows them as they discover that the city has changed since their last appearance.
What happens to the city in Big Jim Believes?
In Big Jim Believes, the city has undergone significant changes. The story focuses on the Space Cuties From Space as they return to find the city in this new, altered state.
Should I read other Dog Man books before Big Jim Believes?
Since Big Jim Believes is the 14th book in the Dog Man series, you should read the previous thirteen books first to fully understand the ongoing story and the return of the Space Cuties From Space.