What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Lego Ninjago Movie
Charlie Bean · Film · 2017
If you loved The Lego Ninjago Movie, start with Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (Tommy Andreasen, 2012) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 2 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Lego Ninjago Movie across media.
What hooked you in The Lego Ninjago Movie is the balance of high-stakes heroism against the messy, relatable struggles of daily life.
Books on the same thread
The Lego Ideas Book: Unlock Your Imagination
Daniel Lipkowitz · Book · 2011
Explores: Creativity, Imagination, Problem Solving.
If you enjoyed the creative world-building of The Lego Ninjago Movie, this book provides the essential techniques to construct your own imaginative models and epic fortresses at home.
The Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: Lightning Thief
Rick Riordan · Book · 2006
Explores: coming-of-age, hidden worlds, destiny.
Just like the hero in The Lego Ninjago Movie, Percy Jackson balances an ordinary life with the heavy burden of destiny and secret, hidden worlds of immense power.
The Getaway
Jeff Kinney · Book · 2017
Explores: Family Vacation, Dysfunctional Family, Road Trip.
The Lego Ninjago Movie excels at highlighting the humor found in dysfunctional family dynamics, a theme that remains front and center during this chaotic and hilarious family road trip.
Spy x Family, Vol. 1
Tatsuya Endo · Book · 2020
Shares 2 threads with The Lego Ninjago Movie: secret identity, Action comedy.
This series mirrors the secret identity premise of The Lego Ninjago Movie, focusing on a group of mismatched individuals who must maintain a domestic facade while navigating dangerous missions.
Series on the same thread
Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu
Tommy Andreasen · Series · 2012
Shares 3 threads with The Lego Ninjago Movie: Teamwork, Coming of Age, Action Comedy.
To see more of the camaraderie that defines The Lego Ninjago Movie, follow the original team of ninjas as they rely on teamwork to protect their world from threats.
LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising
Chris Wyatt · Series · 2023
Shares 2 threads with The Lego Ninjago Movie: Chosen One, Teamwork.
Continuing the legacy of The Lego Ninjago Movie, this story expands on the concepts of elemental powers and destiny as a new generation of heroes takes up the mantle.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
The Lego Ninjago Movie thrives on the chemistry of its ensemble cast, and this podcast captures that same spirit of improvised group dynamics during a high-stakes fantasy adventure.
The Joe Rogan Experience
Joe Rogan · Podcast · 2026
Explores: intellectual curiosity, unfiltered dialogue, lifestyle exploration.
If you appreciated the comedic tone and pop culture sensibilities found throughout The Lego Ninjago Movie, this long-form conversation series offers a similar unfiltered look at modern life.
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Common questions
Is The Lego Ninjago Movie about teenagers?
Yes, The Lego Ninjago Movie follows six young ninjas who balance their lives as gifted warriors defending their island home with the daily struggles of being ordinary teenagers attending high school.
What do the main characters do in The Lego Ninjago Movie?
In The Lego Ninjago Movie, the six young ninjas spend their nights using their skills and a fleet of vehicles to fight monsters and villains that threaten their island home of Ninjago.
Who directed The Lego Ninjago Movie?
The Lego Ninjago Movie was directed by Charlie Bean and released in 2017. The film focuses on the dual lives of six ninjas who must defend their island while navigating the challenges of high school.
Does The Lego Ninjago Movie feature high school life?
Yes, the plot of The Lego Ninjago Movie centers on the contrast between the characters' heroic night lives as ninjas and their daytime experiences as ordinary teens facing the trials of high school.