Where to start withThe Wandering Earth
2 versions · originally a film, 2019
Themes: Planetary Survival, Humanity United, Sacrifice, Environmental Disaster, Technological Salvation.
Start with The Wandering Earth (Frant Gwo, 2019) — the film. The Wandering Earth exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a film in 2019; each is ranked below by what it does best.
The Wandering Earth saga depicts humanity’s desperate, monumental struggle to physically propel our entire planet across the cosmos toward a new home.
✦ Most fans start here
The Wandering Earth (2019)
The original movie
✦ Start hereThe Wandering Earth
Frant Gwo · Film · 2019
The Wandering Earth (2019) serves as the definitive cinematic introduction, establishing the grand-scale spectacle of planetary propulsion and the high-stakes engineering challenges faced by a unified, desperate mankind.
2023 film
The Wandering Earth II
Frant Gwo · Film · 2023
The Wandering Earth II (2023) functions as a prequel adaptation, focusing on the perilous, race-against-time origins of the surface engines and the generational sacrifice required to secure humanity's interstellar future.
Common questions
What order should I watch The Wandering Earth movies in?
You should watch The Wandering Earth, released in 2019, before watching The Wandering Earth II, which was released in 2023. While the second film functions as a prequel, watching them in release order provides the intended viewing experience for the narrative established in the original 2019 movie.
Is The Wandering Earth II a sequel to The Wandering Earth?
The Wandering Earth II is a prequel to The Wandering Earth. Although it is the second film in the series, the events depicted in the 2023 movie occur before the story told in the 2019 film, providing essential background information about the project to move the planet.
How many movies are in The Wandering Earth series?
There are currently two movies in The Wandering Earth series. The first film, The Wandering Earth, premiered in 2019. It was followed by the prequel, The Wandering Earth II, which was released in 2023. Both films are based on the same overarching concept.
Should I watch The Wandering Earth before starting the second movie?
Yes, you should watch The Wandering Earth from 2019 before viewing The Wandering Earth II. Even though the 2023 film is a prequel, the original movie establishes the core premise and world-building necessary to fully understand the context of the second installment in the series.