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Oblivion
Joseph Kosinski · Film · 2013
If Oblivion hooked you, it is because you crave stories where solitary survivors confront the unraveling of their perceived reality.
Books on the same thread
Flag in Exile
David Weber · Book · 2002
Much like the burden Jack Harper carries in Oblivion, this story centers on an isolated individual who must navigate planetary defense while questioning the truth of their own mission.
The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder
Marissa Meyer · Book · 2012
You will recognize the dystopian struggle of Oblivion in Cinder’s journey, as she uncovers hidden truths about her identity while fighting to protect a world that remains largely unaware.
All the Colors of the Dark
Chris Whitaker · Book · 2024
This story mirrors the existential dread found in Oblivion, focusing on the way small-town secrets and the mystery of disappearing lives force characters to confront a reality they cannot escape.
The Starless Crown
James Rollins · Book · 2022
Fans of Oblivion will appreciate how this quest narrative digs into the ruins of ancient civilizations, mirroring Jack Harper’s discovery of the past to save a fragile future.
Series on the same thread
Battlestar Galactica
Glen A. Larson · Series · 2004
This series captures the same survival intensity as Oblivion, depicting the final remnants of humanity as they face an existential threat and search for a place to call home.
Fallout
Graham Wagner · Series · 2024
If the corporate dystopia of Oblivion resonated with you, this look at survivors emerging from shelters into an irradiated wasteland offers a similarly bleak yet compelling vision of Earth.
Farscape
Rockne S. O'Bannon · Series · 1999
This series echoes the isolation Jack Harper feels in Oblivion by stranding an outsider in a vast, alien environment where the rules of existence are constantly being rewritten.
Lost
Jeffrey Lieber · Series · 2004
Like the survivors in Oblivion, the characters here must piece together the truth of their situation while trapped in a mysterious location that challenges their understanding of reality.
Podcasts on the same thread
The End Of The World with Josh Clark
iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2018
This deep dive provides the real-world context for the resource depletion and existential threats that serve as the foundation for the crumbling world depicted in Oblivion.
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Dan Carlin · Podcast · 2025
The themes of civilizational collapse in this podcast provide a historical lens for the post-apocalyptic setting of Oblivion, exploring the same moral ambiguities inherent in humanity's survival.
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Common questions
Is Oblivion about a drone repairman?
Yes, Oblivion follows the story of Jack Harper, who is one of the final drone repairmen stationed on Earth. He is tasked with maintaining drones as part of a large operation to extract resources following a long war against a threat known as the Scavs.
What triggers the plot of Oblivion?
The plot of Oblivion is set in motion when Jack Harper rescues a mysterious woman from a crashed spacecraft. This event forces him to question his mission and the reality of his existence on an Earth that has been devastated by decades of war.
Does Oblivion feature an alien threat?
Oblivion centers on a mission to extract vital resources from Earth after a war with a terrifying threat referred to as the Scavs. Jack Harper remains on the planet to manage the drone operation while his mission nears its completion.
Is the protagonist of Oblivion working alone?
Jack Harper is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth in the movie Oblivion. He spends his time performing his duties until the arrival of a stranger from a downed spacecraft changes the trajectory of his mission and his understanding of his situation.