What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedTrolls World Tour
Walt Dohrn · Film · 2020
If you loved Trolls World Tour, start with Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia (Guillermo del Toro, 2016) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Trolls World Tour across media.
What hooked you in Trolls World Tour was the way it celebrates how diverse groups overcome their differences through the power of friendship.
Books on the same thread
The Wizard of Oz
Lyman Frank Baum · Book · 2009
Explores: Journey of self-discovery, Good vs. Evil, The power of friendship.
Just like the epic quest in Trolls World Tour, this classic tale follows a group of unlikely companions who find strength in their unique bond while exploring a new world.
Giraffes Can't Dance
Giles Andreae · Book · 2015
Explores: Self-Acceptance, Overcoming Obstacles, Individuality.
If you enjoyed the message of acceptance in Trolls World Tour, you will love how this story shows that finding your own rhythm is the key to true self-expression.
The Day the Crayons Quit
Drew Daywalt · Book · 2013
Shares a thread with Trolls World Tour: Friendship.
Much like the feuding tribes in Trolls World Tour, the colorful characters here must learn to voice their individual needs to restore harmony and solve their interpersonal problems together.
Frozen (Little Golden Book)
RH Disney · Book · 2014
Explores: Sisterhood, Self-acceptance, Overcoming Fear.
This journey mirrors the epic quest of Trolls World Tour, focusing on how love and support between friends and sisters can overcome even the most daunting of frozen barriers.
Series on the same thread
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Guillermo del Toro · Series · 2016
Shares a thread with Trolls World Tour: Friendship.
You will recognize the spirit of Trolls World Tour in this story, where an ordinary hero must unite different worlds to protect them from a looming, mysterious threat.
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
Lauren Faust · Series · 2010
Shares 2 threads with Trolls World Tour: Friendship, Teamwork.
The emphasis on musical unity in Trolls World Tour finds a perfect match here, as a group of friends learns that working together is the ultimate form of magic.
Wizards: Tales of Arcadia
Guillermo del Toro · Series · 2020
Explores: Chosen One, Time Travel, Arthurian Legend.
Mirroring the cultural clashes found in Trolls World Tour, this adventure explores the necessity of cooperation when different magical worlds collide and require a unified front to survive.
PAW Patrol
Series · 2013
Shares a thread with Trolls World Tour: teamwork.
The teamwork that drives the plot of Trolls World Tour is central here, as each specialized member uses their unique skills to support their community and solve every problem.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
If you loved the group dynamics in Trolls World Tour, you will appreciate how this improvised story highlights the funny, chaotic, and heartwarming nature of a band of friends.
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
Explores: parasocial relationships, professional intimacy, self-deprecating humor.
While Trolls World Tour explores unity through music, this podcast investigates the genuine, human desire for connection and friendship in a world that often feels disconnected and quite lonely.
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Common questions
What is the primary conflict in Trolls World Tour?
In Trolls World Tour, Queen Poppy and Branch discover other Troll tribes with distinct musical differences. This leads to clashes between the groups, which eventually forces the characters to embark on an epic quest to create harmony and unite the feuding tribes against a mysterious threat.
Is Trolls World Tour about the Trolls discovering other worlds?
Yes, the plot of Trolls World Tour centers on Queen Poppy and Branch making a surprising discovery that there are other Troll worlds beyond their own. These different tribes have distinct differences that cause conflict until they must work together to face a dangerous threat.
Who directs Trolls World Tour?
The 2020 film Trolls World Tour was directed by Walt Dohrn. The story follows Poppy and Branch as they travel across lands to unite various feuding Troll tribes against a mysterious threat that endangers all of their worlds.
Does Trolls World Tour feature a quest to save the Trolls?
Yes, Trolls World Tour follows Poppy, Branch, and their friends as they embark on an epic quest. Their mission is to create harmony among the feuding Troll tribes to unite them against a mysterious threat that puts all Trolls across the land in danger.