Where to start withThe Day After Tomorrow
2 versions · originally a book, 2004
Themes: Global Warming, Climate Change, Environmental Disaster, Survival, Heroic Journey.
Start with The Day After Tomorrow (Whitley Strieber, 2004) — the book. The Day After Tomorrow exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a book in 2004; each is ranked below by what it does best.
The Day After Tomorrow explores the terrifying fragility of modern civilization when confronted with the sudden, catastrophic onset of global climate collapse.
✦ Most fans start here
The Day After Tomorrow (2004)

The original novel
✦ Start hereThe Day After Tomorrow
Whitley Strieber · Book · 2004
The Day After Tomorrow (2004) book provides an internal, detailed look at the scientific and political struggle to reverse environmental decay. It is essential for readers who prefer character-driven climate fiction.

2004 film
The Day After Tomorrow
Roland Emmerich · Film · 2004
The Day After Tomorrow (2004) movie translates the premise into a high-stakes, visual spectacle of global natural disasters. It is best for viewers seeking immediate, visceral depictions of extreme climate events.
Common questions
Is The Day After Tomorrow a book or a movie?
The Day After Tomorrow exists as both a 2004 book and a 2004 movie. Both titles share the same name, but they represent distinct formats released in the same year.
Should I read The Day After Tomorrow before watching the movie?
You can choose either format independently. Both the 2004 book The Day After Tomorrow and the 2004 movie The Day After Tomorrow are available for consumption, and neither requires the other to be understood.
What order should I consume The Day After Tomorrow in?
There is no official required order for The Day After Tomorrow. Since both the book and the movie were released in 2004, you can start with whichever format you prefer.
Is The Day After Tomorrow movie based on the book?
The 2004 movie The Day After Tomorrow shares its title with the 2004 book The Day After Tomorrow. Both titles were released in the same year as separate works.