What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Lost City
Aaron Nee · Film · 2022
If you loved The Lost City, start with The Resort (Andy Siara, 2022) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Lost City across media.
If you loved the thrill of high-stakes treasure hunting paired with unlikely, bickering partnerships, these stories capture that same adventurous, comedic spirit.
Books on the same thread
The Lost Bookshop
Evie Woods · Book · 2023
Shares a thread with The Lost City: Self-discovery.
Like the author protagonist in The Lost City, you will appreciate how this story blends the magic of literature with a journey of self-discovery and hidden history.
The Recovery Agent
Janet Evanovich · Book · 2022
Explores: treasure hunting, high-stakes pursuit, unlikely partnership.
This novel mirrors the high-stakes treasure hunting and humorous danger found in The Lost City, offering a fast-paced pursuit that relies on a spirited and unlikely partnership.
The Slave City
Celine Jeanjean · Book · 2020
Explores: Misfit Team, Heist, Oppression.
The combination of tropical settings and a dysfunctional team of misfits forced into a complicated mission echoes the chaotic, adventurous energy that defined The Lost City.
Summer in the City
Alex Aster · Book
Explores: billionaire romance, career ambition, serendipity.
If you enjoyed the forced proximity and billionaire dynamics of The Lost City, this story provides that same romantic tension set against a backdrop of career ambition.
Series on the same thread
The Walking Dead: Dead City
Series · 2023
Explores: Reluctant Alliance, Urban Decay, Moral Ambiguity.
While darker in tone, this show features the same core dynamic of a reluctant alliance between two people forced to navigate a dangerous, unfamiliar environment together.
The Resort
Andy Siara · Series · 2022
Explores: Marriage Troubles, Unsolved Mysteries, Tropical Setting.
The mix of a tropical setting and a bizarre, unsolved mystery will satisfy your craving for the investigative, vacation-gone-wrong feeling presented in The Lost City.
The Librarians
John Rogers · Series · 2014
Shares a thread with The Lost City: Action Comedy.
This series captures the spirit of The Lost City through its focus on ancient artifacts and the humorous, high-stakes teamwork required to save the world.
The Librarians: The Next Chapter
Dean Devlin · Series · 2025
Shares 2 threads with The Lost City: fish out of water, adventure comedy.
The fish-out-of-water premise and the necessity of working with a new team to clean up a magical disaster mirrors the adventurous, unexpected journey taken in The Lost City.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
Much like the chemistry between the leads in The Lost City, the improvised group dynamics and high-adventure satire here offer a similarly fun and unpredictable storytelling experience.
Raiders Of The Lost Podcast
Podcast
Explores: film criticism, television criticism, blockbuster movies.
Since you enjoyed the cinematic adventure of The Lost City, this podcast provides an engaging way to deep-dive into the very blockbusters that define the genre.
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Common questions
Is The Lost City based on a book?
The Lost City is not based on a specific existing novel. The plot centers on a fictional reclusive author named Loretta Sage who writes adventure novels, but the movie itself is an original production directed by Aaron Nee and released in 2022.
Who is the main character in The Lost City?
The Lost City follows Loretta Sage, a reclusive author of exotic adventure novels, and Alan, the handsome cover model who appears on her book jackets. The story focuses on their dynamic after Loretta is kidnapped by a billionaire while they are on a promotional tour.
What is the primary conflict in The Lost City?
In The Lost City, Loretta Sage is kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire who believes she can lead him to an ancient lost treasure described in her latest book. Alan attempts to rescue her to prove that he can be a hero in real life.
Does The Lost City involve a real treasure hunt?
The Lost City features a fictional treasure hunt sparked by the books written by the main character, Loretta Sage. The plot is driven by an eccentric billionaire who forces Loretta to find the treasure from her story, leading to the rescue mission involving her cover model, Alan.