What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Chronicles of Narnia
C. S. Lewis · Book · 1950
If you loved The Chronicles of Narnia, start with Alice in Wonderland (Clyde Geronimi, 1951) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Chronicles of Narnia across media.
If you loved The Chronicles of Narnia, you crave stories where ordinary individuals step through thresholds into expansive worlds of moral consequence.
Films on the same thread
The Wizard of Oz
Victor Fleming · Film · 1939
Shares a thread with The Chronicles of Narnia: Good vs Evil.
Like the children in The Chronicles of Narnia, Dorothy is transported from her mundane reality into a vibrant, magical realm where her moral character defines her journey.
Alice in Wonderland
Clyde Geronimi · Film · 1951
Explores: curiosity, identity crisis, loss of innocence.
The Chronicles of Narnia captures the wonder of stepping into a hidden reality, a feeling mirrored by Alice as she leaves her world for a whimsical, logic-defying landscape.
Cinderella
Film · 1950
Shares a thread with The Chronicles of Narnia: Coming-of-Age.
Just as faith and transformation drive the narrative in The Chronicles of Narnia, Cinderella relies on her steadfast belief to overcome adversity and reach her destined royal transformation.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Peter Jackson · Film · 2001
Shares 3 threads with The Chronicles of Narnia: Good vs Evil, Courage, Sacrifice.
The Chronicles of Narnia establishes an epic battle between good and evil that finds its grand, cinematic successor in this quest to protect the world from dark forces.
Series on the same thread
Downton Abbey
Julian Fellowes · Series · 2010
Explores: Class conflict, Social change, Upstairs-Downstairs.
If The Chronicles of Narnia hit, Downton Abbey shares the thread.
Game of Thrones
David Benioff · Series · 2011
Explores: Power Struggles, Moral Ambiguity, War and Politics.
While The Chronicles of Narnia explores the conflict between light and dark, this series elevates that struggle into a complex political war involving ancient, awakening supernatural evils.
The Wonder Years
Neal Marlens · Series · 1988
Shares a thread with The Chronicles of Narnia: Coming-of-Age.
If The Chronicles of Narnia hit, The Wonder Years shares the thread.
Naruto
Series · 2002
Explores: Coming of Age, Underdog, Friendship.
Much like the coming-of-age arcs found in The Chronicles of Narnia, this series follows an underdog whose personal growth and destiny are tied to the fate of his world.
Podcasts on the same thread
Sasquatch Chronicles
Sasquatch Chronicles - Bigfoot Encounters · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Unexplained Phenomena, Wilderness Mystery, Eyewitness Testimony.
If The Chronicles of Narnia hit, Sasquatch Chronicles shares the thread.
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Explores: systemic racism, national identity, legacy of slavery.
If The Chronicles of Narnia hit, 1619 shares the thread.
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Common questions
What order should I read The Chronicles of Narnia in?
The Chronicles of Narnia consists of seven books in total. The series began with the publication of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in 1950, which was followed by six additional books written by C. S. Lewis to complete the collection.
How many books are included in The Chronicles of Narnia?
The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven books. The collection started with the 1950 publication of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and C. S. Lewis authored six subsequent books to expand the journey through the world of Narnia.
Is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe part of The Chronicles of Narnia?
Yes, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia. It was published in 1950 and serves as the starting point for the seven-book series written by C. S. Lewis.
Who wrote The Chronicles of Narnia?
The Chronicles of Narnia was written by C. S. Lewis. The series began with his 1950 book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and grew into a collection of seven books featuring epic battles between good and evil and journeys to the end of the world.