What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Lunar Chronicles: Cinder
Marissa Meyer · Book · 2012
If you loved The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder, start with Mortal Engines (Christian Rivers, 2018) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder across media.
You loved The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder because it blends high-stakes societal revolution with the intimate, transformative journey of an underdog.
Films on the same thread
Cinderella
Film · 1950
Shares a thread with The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder: Destiny.
If you enjoyed the classic fairy tale reimagining found in The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder, you will appreciate how this film grounds the iconic transformation story in hope and destiny.
Mortal Engines
Christian Rivers · Film · 2018
Shares a thread with The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder: Dystopian Fiction.
Like the world of The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder, this film explores a harsh, resource-depleted future where class warfare and survival drive characters to challenge their oppressive, moving cities.
A Cinderella Story
Mark Rosman · Film · 2004
Explores: Hidden Identity, Cinderella Retelling, Social Class.
Much like the hidden identity and social class dynamics in The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder, this story modernizes a familiar fairy tale through the lens of a downtrodden protagonist seeking connection.
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
Zack Snyder · Film · 2023
Explores: Rebellion against tyranny, Underdog story, Gathering heroes.
Fans of the rebellion against tyranny in The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder will connect with this space-faring underdog story, where a mysterious outsider becomes the last hope for a vulnerable community.
Series on the same thread
Arcane
Christian Linke · Series · 2021
Explores: Sisterhood, Dystopian Society, Technological Advancement vs. Social Decay.
You will recognize the tension between technological advancement and social decay from The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder within this story of sisters caught on opposing sides of a fractured, dystopian society.
Merlin
Jake Michie · Series · 2008
Shares a thread with The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder: Destiny.
The dynamic between a gifted protagonist and a royal heir in The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder finds a parallel here, focusing on secret identities and the weight of a prophesied destiny.
Wednesday
Miles Millar · Series · 2022
Explores: Outsider Perspective, Coming-of-Age, Murder Investigation.
If the outsider perspective of Cinder in The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder resonated with you, you will enjoy this investigation into dark mysteries from the viewpoint of a sharp, sarcastic protagonist.
The 100
Jason Rothenberg · Series · 2014
Explores: Survival, Moral Ambiguity, Sacrifice.
This show mirrors the high-stakes survival and moral ambiguity of The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder, following a group of young outcasts forced to navigate a dangerous, post-apocalyptic future beyond their control.
Podcasts on the same thread
Ologies with Alie Ward
Alie Ward · Podcast · 2026
Explores: intellectual curiosity, scientific wonder, human obsession.
The intellectual curiosity and scientific wonder that make the world of The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder so immersive are echoed in these deep, engaging dives into the mechanics of our natural world.
Revolutions
Mike Duncan · Podcast · 2025
Explores: societal collapse, power dynamics, cyclical history.
Readers of The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder who are fascinated by the patterns of rebellion and power dynamics will appreciate this historical exploration of how societies undergo fundamental, revolutionary change.
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Common questions
Is The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder a reimagining of a classic fairy tale?
Yes, The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder is a futuristic take on the Cinderella story. It follows a gifted cyborg mechanic who becomes involved with a prince while navigating a world ravaged by a plague and observed by a ruthless lunar population.
What is the primary conflict in The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder?
The primary conflict in The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder involves a devastating plague ravaging an overcrowded Earth. As the protagonist discovers secrets about her past, she must work to protect the world from the threats posed by the ruthless lunar people and the unfolding political situation.
Who is the protagonist of The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder?
The protagonist of The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder is Cinder, a gifted mechanic who is also a cyborg. Her journey centers on uncovering her mysterious past and navigating her relationship with Prince Kai while she deals with the societal pressures of a futuristic, plague-stricken Earth.
What is the setting of The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder?
The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder is set in a futuristic version of Earth that is overcrowded and suffering from a widespread plague. The narrative also involves the presence of a ruthless lunar people who observe the planet from afar as the story unfolds.