If you loved
The Adam Project
Film · 2022
If The Adam Project pulled you in with its blend of high-concept sci-fi and the messy, emotional heart of family dynamics, these will resonate.
Books on the same thread
Project Hail Mary
Andy Weir · Book · 2021
Explores: Amnesia, Planetary Survival, Xenobiology.
Like The Adam Project, this story pairs big-budget scientific stakes with a deeply personal, human-centric narrative that keeps you invested in the survival of its central, witty protagonist.
Dark Matter
Blake Crouch · Book · 2016
Shares a thread with The Adam Project: Regret.
This novel echoes the time-bending regret found in The Adam Project, challenging you to consider how the paths we choose—and the ones we lose—define our entire existence.
The Martian
Andy Weir · Book · 2015
Explores: Resourcefulness, Human Ingenuity, Isolation.
Fans of The Adam Project will appreciate how this survival story centers on a smart, isolated lead using pure scientific ingenuity to overcome seemingly impossible odds in space.
Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card · Book · 2013
Explores: Child Soldiers, Alien Invasion, Moral Ambiguity.
Much like the young protagonist in The Adam Project, this story forces a child into a high-stakes conflict where the weight of the future rests entirely on their shoulders.
Series on the same thread
SPY x FAMILY
Series · 2022
Shares a thread with The Adam Project: Action Comedy.
If you enjoyed the chaotic, humorous family bonding in The Adam Project, you will love how this series builds a found family through secret identities and unexpected emotional connections.
The Umbrella Academy
Steve Blackman · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with The Adam Project: Time Travel.
This series mirrors the dysfunctional family dynamics of The Adam Project while adding a layer of time-traveling mayhem that forces estranged relatives to confront their pasts together.
Peacemaker
James Gunn · Series · 2022
Explores: Anti-hero redemption, Dysfunctional team, Government conspiracy.
This show shares the sharp, sarcastic tone of The Adam Project, following a complex anti-hero who must navigate government conspiracies while struggling with his own internal moral code.
ONE PIECE
Matt Owens · Series · 2023
Explores: found family, relentless optimism, superpowered combat.
The Adam Project balances humor with grand adventure, a spirit perfectly captured here as a ragtag crew forms a loyal, found family while chasing legendary goals across the sea.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
The lighthearted, banter-filled chemistry that made The Adam Project so enjoyable is mirrored here, as a real-life family engages in high-stakes fantasy storytelling with humor and genuine heart.
The Orphans
The Light and Tragic Company · Podcast · 2025
This audio drama captures the sci-fi isolation and emotional stakes of The Adam Project, focusing on how strangers and castaways form bonds while navigating a harsh, unpredictable future.
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Common questions
Is The Adam Project a time travel movie?
Yes, The Adam Project features a time-traveling fighter pilot named Adam Reed. After crash-landing in 2022, he must team up with his younger self to complete a mission aimed at saving the future.
Does The Adam Project involve a mission to save the future?
Yes, the primary plot of The Adam Project follows a pilot who travels back to 2022. He joins forces with his 12-year-old self to execute a mission that is essential to saving the future.
What is the premise of The Adam Project?
The Adam Project follows a time-traveling fighter pilot who accidentally crash-lands in the year 2022. He is forced to work alongside his 12-year-old self to navigate the timeline and save the future.
Does Adam Reed meet his younger self in The Adam Project?
Yes, in The Adam Project, the adult fighter pilot Adam Reed encounters his 12-year-old self after crash-landing in 2022. The two versions of the character must cooperate to complete their mission to save the future.