If you loved
Epic
Chris Wedge · Film · 2013
What hooked you in Epic was the way an ordinary teenager discovers a hidden, magical world that requires their courage to save.
Books on the same thread
The God of the Woods
Liz Moore · Book · 2024
Like the forest setting of Epic, this story uses a wilderness backdrop where a vanishing teenager forces a collision between two worlds, drawing you into a complex mystery.
Frozen (Little Golden Book)
RH Disney · Book · 2014
Just as in Epic, you will find a heroic journey through a dangerous environment where an unlikely group of allies must team up to protect their kingdom from ruin.
Neverseen
Shannon Messenger · Book · 2016
You loved the high stakes of Epic, and here you will follow a similar path as a young protagonist uncovers dark secrets that threaten to shatter her entire world.
The Ironwood Tree
Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black · Book · 2004
If the hidden, miniature world of Epic fascinated you, you will appreciate how these characters stumble into a secret realm of magical creatures while searching for a kidnapped sibling.
Series on the same thread
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Guillermo del Toro · Series · 2016
Much like the protagonist in Epic, this teen finds a mysterious object that thrusts him into a secret world where he must accept an unlikely destiny to save everything.
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Daron Nefcy · Series · 2015
The fish-out-of-water experience from Epic carries over here as a magical warrior navigates a new world, balancing everyday life with the responsibility of battling villains to protect others.
Sailor Moon
Series · 1992
Similar to the coming-of-age transformation in Epic, you will watch an ordinary student discover a hidden destiny that requires her to fight for justice against forces of evil.
The Owl House
Dana Terrace · Series · 2020
You will enjoy this series because it mirrors the portal fantasy of Epic, where a self-assured teenager stumbles into a magical realm and finds a new, supportive found family.
Podcasts on the same thread
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
While this true crime narrative lacks the fantasy elements of Epic, it captures that same feeling of a desperate, high-stakes search for a missing person involving complex personal risk.
IL BAZaR AtOMICo
Podcast
If you were drawn to the environmental focus in Epic, you will find common ground in these discussions of survivalism, nature, and the intersection of diverse, often mystical, worlds.
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Common questions
Is Epic a story about a girl entering a secret world?
Yes. In the movie Epic, a teenager is transported into a deep forest setting. She discovers a hidden world where she must join forces with a group of characters to protect their realm and our own from the forces of evil.
What is the central conflict in the movie Epic?
The central conflict in Epic involves a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil. The protagonist must assist a rag-tag group of characters in this fight to save the forest world and prevent the destruction of our own world.
Who directs the movie Epic?
The movie Epic, released in 2013, is directed by Chris Wedge. The film follows a teenager who is transported to a forest setting to participate in a battle between the forces of good and evil to save their world.
Does Epic focus on a battle between good and evil?
Yes. Epic focuses on a teenager who finds herself in a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and evil is occurring. She works with a group of characters to save both their world and ours from these opposing forces.