Project Almanac

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Project Almanac

Dean Israelite · Film · 2015

What hooked you in Project Almanac was the way high-stakes scientific discoveries force a group of teens to confront the dangerous, unintended consequences of their own curiosity.

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Tunnel in the Sky

Tunnel in the Sky

Robert A. Heinlein · Book · 2005

Just like the group in Project Almanac, these students face a survival test where their resourcefulness is the only thing standing between them and a complete disaster on a strange planet.

Unwind

Unwind

Neal Shusterman · Book · 2009

If the tension of teens caught in a runaway situation captivated you in Project Almanac, you will appreciate this high-stakes journey of young people fighting back against a systemic, life-altering threat.

The Last Kids on Earth

The Last Kids on Earth

Max Brallier · Book · 2015

This story captures the same spirit of friendship under pressure found in Project Almanac, replacing time travel paradoxes with the immediate, chaotic reality of a world overrun by monsters.

The Starless Crown

The Starless Crown

James Rollins · Book · 2022

Fans of Project Almanac will recognize the weight of a grand, historical secret when this alliance embarks on a quest to uncover the past before it destroys their entire future.

Series on the same thread

Steins;Gate

Steins;Gate

Series · 2011

This series mirrors the escalating stakes of Project Almanac, focusing on how seemingly minor experiments with time travel can spiral into dangerous, reality-bending consequences for a group of close friends.

Outer Banks

Outer Banks

Josh Pate · Series · 2020

The thrill of a tight-knit group unearthing a secret that changes everything is central to both Project Almanac and this adventure, as the teens navigate the fallout of their discovery.

Timeless

Timeless

Shawn Ryan · Series · 2016

Much like the protagonists in Project Almanac, this team must grapple with the heavy burden of protecting the timeline from those who would exploit time travel to reshape the world.

IT: Welcome to Derry

IT: Welcome to Derry

Andy Muschietti · Series · 2025

This mystery echoes the camaraderie and dread found in Project Almanac, as a group of misfit friends faces an ancient, buried threat that forces them to grow up very quickly.

Podcasts on the same thread

CounterClock

CounterClock

Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025

If you enjoyed the investigative intensity of Project Almanac, you will find this deep dive into cold cases equally compelling as it turns back time to uncover long-buried, forgotten truths.

HISTORY This Week

HISTORY This Week

The HISTORY® Channel | Back Pocket Studios · Podcast · 2026

The fascination with how specific moments alter the course of reality in Project Almanac translates perfectly to this series, which examines the pivot points that define our shared human history.

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Common questions

Is Project Almanac a movie about time travel?

Yes, Project Almanac is a 2015 film directed by Dean Israelite that follows a group of teenagers who discover and construct a time machine. The plot focuses on the consequences they face as their experiments begin to spiral out of control.

What is the premise of Project Almanac?

Project Almanac centers on a group of teens who find secret plans for a time machine. After they successfully build the device, they attempt to use it for their own purposes, but the situation becomes increasingly difficult to manage as things get out of control.

Who directed the 2015 film Project Almanac?

The 2015 film Project Almanac was directed by Dean Israelite. The story depicts a group of teenagers who uncover blueprints for a time machine and decide to build it, leading to a series of events that eventually spiral out of control.

Does Project Almanac feature a time machine?

Yes, the central plot of Project Almanac involves a group of teenagers who discover secret plans for a time machine and successfully construct one. The film explores the challenges they encounter when their use of the device causes things to get out of control.

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