What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedHazbin Hotel
Vivienne Medrano · Series · 2024
If you loved Hazbin Hotel, start with Helluva Boss (Vivienne Medrano, 2020) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Hazbin Hotel across media.
If Hazbin Hotel hooked you with its chaotic blend of musical irreverence, supernatural bureaucracy, and misfit redemption, you will crave these stories.
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Adaptation
Helluva Boss
Vivienne Medrano · Series · 2020
Books on the same thread
The Hotel Nantucket
Elin Hilderbrand · Book
Shares a thread with Hazbin Hotel: second chances.
Much like the rehabilitation efforts in Hazbin Hotel, this story centers on a struggling hotel manager attempting to transform a complicated cast of characters while navigating their messy pasts.
For Whom the Belle Tolls
Jaysea Lynn · Book
Explores: forbidden attraction, bureaucracy in the afterlife, fish out of water.
Fans of Hazbin Hotel will appreciate this bureaucratic take on the afterlife, where a fish-out-of-water protagonist finds herself entangled with the very demons she is meant to manage.
THE ADVENTURE ZONE: STORY AND SONG
Clint McElroy et al · Book
Explores: found family, heroic quest, self-discovery.
The found family dynamic driving Hazbin Hotel is front and center here, as a group of unlikely heroes discovers their potential while facing down fearsome, world-altering threats together.
Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert
Bob the Drag Queen · Book
Explores: performance art, social commentary, identity reclamation.
This satirical reimagining captures the same bold, performance-driven energy found in Hazbin Hotel, using an unconventional musical narrative to explore identity reclamation and social commentary through a queer lens.
Films on the same thread
Hotel Transylvania
Genndy Tartakovsky · Film · 2012
Explores: Generational Differences, Overprotective Parent, Acceptance of Others.
If the monster-centric hospitality setting of Hazbin Hotel drew you in, you will enjoy this supernatural resort where unique creatures navigate complex relationships and family dynamics under one roof.
Wendell & Wild
Henry Selick · Film · 2022
Shares 2 threads with Hazbin Hotel: Redemption, Dark Comedy.
This film mirrors the themes of redemption and dark, supernatural humor in Hazbin Hotel, following demons who strike a life-changing deal to escape their circumstances and find belonging.
KPop Demon Hunters
Film · 2025
Explores: Secret Identities, Supernatural Defense, Fame and Celebrity.
Sharing the musical fantasy energy of Hazbin Hotel, this story blends supernatural defense with celebrity culture, focusing on powerful women who balance their secret identities with high-stakes action.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Film · 2022
Shares a thread with Hazbin Hotel: Second Chances.
This journey captures the second-chance narrative of Hazbin Hotel, following a protagonist who must confront his own mortality and past choices to secure a future worth living for.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
The improvised, comedic fantasy chaos of this podcast echoes the group dynamics in Hazbin Hotel, proving that a dysfunctional team is often the best choice for high-stakes quests.
Recycle Bin
fpt. · Podcast · 2025
Explores: internet culture, tech industry news, casual conversation.
Those who enjoy the sharp, satirical banter found in Hazbin Hotel will find a kindred spirit in this podcast, which applies a similar irreverent lens to modern culture.
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Common questions
Is Helluva Boss connected to Hazbin Hotel?
Helluva Boss is a separate series created by Vivienne Medrano that exists within the same universe as Hazbin Hotel. While both shows share the same creative vision and setting, they follow different characters and narratives as they explore life in Hell.
What is the premise of Hazbin Hotel?
Hazbin Hotel follows the daughter of Lucifer as she attempts to reduce Hell's overpopulation. She opens a rehabilitation hotel to provide a non-violent alternative for redemption, offering a group of misfit demons a chance to change their paths.
Should I watch Helluva Boss if I liked Hazbin Hotel?
If you enjoyed the style and setting of Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss is a logical next step. Both shows are created by Vivienne Medrano and feature the same distinct animation style, dark humor, and exploration of the demonic realm.
When was Hazbin Hotel released?
Hazbin Hotel was released in 2024. Created by Vivienne Medrano, the series focuses on the daughter of Lucifer and her mission to rehabilitate demons at her hotel to solve the problem of overpopulation in Hell.