What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovediBoy
Adam Randall · Film · 2017
If you loved iBoy, start with Invincible (2021) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to iBoy across media.
What hooked you in iBoy is the way ordinary life collides with dangerous, life-altering technology that forces you to adapt.
Books on the same thread
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M. T. Anderson · Book · 2012
Shares a thread with iBoy: Cyberpunk.
If you enjoyed how iBoy explored the fusion of human biology and smart technology, this story offers a darker, deeper look at the consequences of being constantly connected to data.
Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card · Book · 2013
Explores: Child Soldiers, Alien Invasion, Moral Ambiguity.
Just as the protagonist of iBoy is thrust into an impossible situation, you will find a similar sense of heavy responsibility and moral struggle within this story of child soldiers.
Stormbreaker
Anthony Horowitz · Book · 2002
Explores: Orphanhood, Secret Agent, Conspiracy.
The transition from a normal teen to someone caught in a dangerous conspiracy mirrors the journey in iBoy, making this a perfect follow-up for fans of high-stakes teenage protagonists.
Cell
Stephen King · Book · 2022
Shares a thread with iBoy: Techno-Thriller.
The terrifying intersection of cell phones and human survival found here echoes the core premise of iBoy, where the very technology meant to connect us becomes a source of peril.
Series on the same thread
Invincible
Series · 2021
Explores: Father-Son Relationship, Superhero Legacy, Brutal Superhero.
Fans of iBoy will appreciate this brutal deconstruction of what it means to be a young person with sudden, immense power, as Mark navigates the complexities of his burgeoning superhero legacy.
The Boys
Eric Kripke · Series · 2019
Explores: Anti-Hero, Corporate Corruption, Abuse of Power.
If the vigilante justice and anti-hero elements of iBoy resonated with you, this series provides a gritty, cynical look at the power dynamics behind those who wear the mask.
Person of Interest
Jonathan Nolan · Series · 2011
Shares 2 threads with iBoy: Techno-thriller, Cyberpunk.
Much like the tech-driven investigative work in iBoy, this show explores the intersection of advanced artificial intelligence and the moral weight of using surveillance to enact one's own justice.
Mob Psycho 100
Series · 2016
Explores: Psychic Powers, Emotional Suppression, Self-Discovery.
The struggle to balance a normal life with dangerous, uncontrollable abilities is central to iBoy, and you will see that same tension played out through Mob's journey of self-discovery.
Podcasts on the same thread
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
MKBHD · Podcast · 2026
Explores: future of technology, product design and engineering, tech culture.
If the technological origins of the powers in iBoy sparked your curiosity, this podcast offers a deep dive into the real-world gadgets and engineering that shape our modern digital existence.
The Truth
The Truth · Podcast · 2026
Explores: human condition, experimental storytelling, moral ambiguity.
This anthology mirrors the cinematic, high-concept feel of iBoy, delivering short, speculative stories that challenge your perception of the human condition in the face of sudden, unexpected change.
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Common questions
Is iBoy based on a true story?
iBoy is a fictional story about a teenager who develops super powers after fragments of a smartphone become embedded in his head following an accident. It is not based on a true story, but rather explores the consequences of integrating technology into the human body.
How did the protagonist in iBoy get his powers?
The protagonist in iBoy gains his strange set of super powers after a traumatic accident leaves fragments of his smartphone embedded in his head. These technological remnants trigger the development of his abilities, making a return to his normal teenage life impossible.
Does iBoy follow a character who can use technology as a power?
Yes, the plot of iBoy centers on a character who wakes from a coma with smartphone fragments embedded in his brain. These fragments grant him unique super powers, which fundamentally alter his life and prevent him from returning to the normalcy he knew before the accident.
Is iBoy suitable for viewers who enjoy stories about sudden super powers?
iBoy is a film about a teenager who wakes from a coma to discover he has developed unexpected super powers. Viewers interested in the internal and external conflicts arising from a sudden, life-changing transformation caused by embedded technology may find the premise of iBoy compelling.