What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedEpic
Chris Wedge · Film · 2013
If you loved Epic, start with Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia (Guillermo del Toro, 2016) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Epic across media.
What hooked you in Epic was the way a hidden, magical world forces an ordinary teenager to embrace a destiny-defining quest.
Books on the same thread
Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card · Book · 2013
Explores: Child Soldiers, Alien Invasion, Moral Ambiguity.
Just as the protagonist in Epic faces a world-altering battle, Ender must shoulder the heavy responsibility of saving humanity, proving that even a youth can be a crucial savior.
Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak · Book · 2009
Explores: Imagination, Anger Management, Adventure.
If the immersive, transportive forest setting of Epic captivated you, you will appreciate how this story captures the feeling of escaping into a wild, imaginative realm far from home.
The Last Battle
Clive Staples Lewis · Book · 1956
Explores: Good vs Evil, Faith, Sacrifice.
The struggle between good and evil that defines the conflict in Epic is echoed here, where young protagonists must step into a grand, magical war to save a threatened world.
Fairy Tale
Stephen King · Book
Explores: coming of age, good versus evil, interdimensional travel.
Much like the portal discovery in Epic, this tale follows a teenager who finds a gateway to another world where they must take a stand in a war of cosmic proportions.
Series on the same thread
Adventure Time
Pendleton Ward · Series · 2010
Shares a thread with Epic: Fantasy Adventure.
If you enjoyed the camaraderie of the rag-tag group in Epic, you will love following these best friends as they traverse a mystical landscape filled with wonder and dangerous escapades.
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Guillermo del Toro · Series · 2016
Explores: Chosen One, Secret World, Coming of Age.
This series mirrors Epic by showing how a normal teenager, after stumbling upon a secret, is thrust into the role of a hero tasked with protecting two worlds from harm.
Attack on Titan
Series · 2013
Explores: Survival, Existential Horror, Loss of Innocence.
While darker in tone, this narrative shares the high-stakes survival theme found in Epic, depicting a desperate struggle where humanity must overcome overwhelming odds to keep their existence safe.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Michael Dante DiMartino · Series · 2005
Shares a thread with Epic: Coming-of-Age Fantasy.
Like the journey in Epic, this story features a young hero who must embrace their destiny and utilize unique powers to bring balance to a world torn by conflict.
Podcasts on the same thread
Mahabharat
Fever FM - HT Smartcast · Podcast
Explores: Ancient History, Indian Epic, Moral Lessons.
If the grand scale of the conflict in Epic appealed to you, this legendary tale offers a similarly vast and perspective-shifting narrative that explores the depths of moral duty.
The Truth
The Truth · Podcast · 2026
Explores: human condition, experimental storytelling, moral ambiguity.
The cinematic world-building you loved in Epic is mirrored here, as each episode invites you to explore an entirely new, immersive environment through highly focused and compelling narrative storytelling.
Keep exploring
Common questions
Is Epic a movie about a teenager?
Yes, Epic follows a teenager who is transported into a deep forest setting. She joins a group of characters to participate in a battle between the forces of good and evil to save both their world and ours.
What is the plot of Epic?
In Epic, a teenager discovers a hidden world within a deep forest. She works with a rag-tag group of characters to protect the forest and the human world from the forces of evil during a major battle.
Who directed Epic?
Epic is a 2013 film directed by Chris Wedge. It focuses on a teenager who becomes involved in a conflict between good and evil forces after being transported into a deep forest environment.
Does Epic take place in a forest?
Yes, Epic is set in a deep forest where the main character, a teenager, is transported. She bands together with a group of characters to fight against the forces of evil to save their world and our own.