If you loved
Epic
Chris Wedge · Film · 2013
What hooked you in Epic was the way ordinary people are suddenly thrust into expansive, hidden worlds requiring heroic action.
Books on the same thread
Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card · Book · 2013
Explores: Child Soldiers, Alien Invasion, Moral Ambiguity.
If Epic made you crave high-stakes battles for survival, this story of a child-hero fighting an alien invasion provides that same intense pressure to save humanity from destruction.
Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak · Book · 2009
Explores: Imagination, Anger Management, Adventure.
Much like the transportive forest setting of Epic, this book captures the wonder of stepping out of the everyday world and into a strange land governed by imagination.
Fablehaven
Brandon Mull · Book · 2007
Shares a thread with Epic: Fantasy Adventure.
This story mirrors the discovery of a secret society in Epic, focusing on young characters who uncover a hidden sanctuary filled with magical creatures and ancient conflict.
The Land of Stories
Colfer Chris Dorman Brandon · Book · 2014
Explores: Siblings, Good vs Evil, Magic.
Just as Epic features a journey into a hidden realm, these twins must navigate a dangerous fairy tale world to rescue their family and restore balance to nature.
Series on the same thread
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Guillermo del Toro · Series · 2016
Explores: Chosen One, Secret World, Coming of Age.
Fans of the reluctant hero trope in Epic will appreciate this teen who discovers a secret world and must balance his dual life while protecting humanity from harm.
Adventure Time
Pendleton Ward · Series · 2010
Shares a thread with Epic: Fantasy Adventure.
The sense of adventure and camaraderie found in Epic carries over to these unlikely heroes who traverse a mystical land while depending on each other for survival.
Attack on Titan
Series · 2013
Explores: Survival, Existential Horror, Loss of Innocence.
If the battle against encroaching threats in Epic resonated with you, this story of humanity fighting to survive against massive monsters offers a darker, more intense perspective.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Michael Dante DiMartino · Series · 2005
Shares a thread with Epic: Coming-of-Age Fantasy.
Like Epic, this series centers on a young person thrust into a war-torn world of magic, tasked with a dangerous quest to restore peace and natural balance.
Podcasts on the same thread
Myths and Legends
Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod · Podcast · 2026
Explores: cultural origins, archetypal storytelling, human condition.
If you enjoyed the foundational mythic elements of Epic, these stories delve into the origins of the archetypal legends that inform epic battles and heroic quests throughout history.
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
This podcast captures the spirit of the rag-tag group dynamic in Epic, using improvised storytelling to bring a high-stakes fantasy quest to life through humor and camaraderie.
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Common questions
What is the plot of Epic?
In Epic, a teenager is transported into a deep forest and discovers a hidden battle between forces of good and evil. She joins a group of characters to save both their world and ours from destruction.
Is Epic a story about a forest world?
Yes, Epic is set within a deep forest environment. The narrative follows a teenager who enters this hidden realm and helps a group of characters defend their world against the encroaching forces of evil.
Who directed Epic?
The 2013 film Epic was directed by Chris Wedge. The story focuses on a teenager who finds herself in a forest setting, where she teams up with a group of characters to stop an evil force from destroying their world.
What happens to the protagonist in Epic?
In Epic, the protagonist is a teenager who is transported into a deep forest. She becomes involved in a conflict between good and evil, working alongside a rag-tag group of characters to protect the forest world and our own world.