The One and Only Ivan. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 2012 book
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The One and Only Ivan
Katherine Applegate, 2012
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Thea Sharrock, 2020

Ivan is a 400-pound silverback gorilla who shares a communal habitat in a suburban shopping mall with Stella the elephant, Bob the dog, and various other animals. He has few memories of the jungle where he was captured, but when a baby elephant named Ruby arrives, it touches something deep within him.


John Carter. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1912 book, A Princess of Mars
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A Princess of Mars
Edgar Rice Burroughs, 1912
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Andrew Stanton, 2012

In 1881, Edgar Rice Burroughs attends the funeral of his uncle, John Carter, a former American Civil War Confederate Army captain who died suddenly. A Thern appears in the cave at that moment and, surprised by the two men, attacks them with a knife; Carter kills him but accidentally activates the Thern’s powerful medallion, and is unwittingly transported to a ruined and dying planet, Barsoom.


John Carter. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the book novelization
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John Carter
Stuart Moore, 2012
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Andrew Stanton, 2012

In 1881, Edgar Rice Burroughs attends the funeral of his uncle, John Carter, a former American Civil War Confederate Army captain who died suddenly. A Thern appears in the cave at that moment and, surprised by the two men, attacks them with a knife; Carter kills him but accidentally activates the Thern’s powerful medallion, and is unwittingly transported to a ruined and dying planet, Barsoom.


Godzilla. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Godzilla
Greg Cox, 2014
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Gareth Edwards, 2014

In 1954, Godzilla, a prehistoric alpha predator, is lured to Bikini Atoll in an attempt to kill him with a nuclear bomb. In Japan, the Janjira Nuclear Power Plant experiences unusual seismic activity as supervisor Joe Brody sends his wife Sandra to lead a team of technicians into the reactor.


Total Recall. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1966 book, We Can Remember It for You Wholesale
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We Can Remember It for You Wholesale
Philip K. Dick, 1966
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Len Wiseman, 2012

At the end of the 21st century, Earth is devastated by chemical warfare. An emblem of Rekall is stamped onto his arm and, just as the fantasy is being loaded by technician McClane, they discover that Quaid already has real memories of being a spy.


Wakefield. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2015 book
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Wakefield
E. L. Doctorow, 2015
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Robin Swicord, 2016

Experiencing a nervous breakdown, a man reaches a point where he decides to separate from his wife and takes refuge in his attic for an extended period. During this time, he contemplates assuming the status of a missing person, leaving his family and the authorities in uncertainty.


Power Rangers. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Power Rangers
Alexander C. Irvine, 2017
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Dean Israelite, 2017

In the Cenozoic era, the Power Rangers are tasked with protecting life on Earth and the Zeo Crystal. He orders Alpha 5, his robotic assistant, to perform a meteor strike that kills him, the dinosaurs, and sends Rita to the bottom of the sea, foiling her scheme.


Argylle. Poster of the 2024 movie and cover of the 2022 book
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Argylle
Ellie Conway, 2022
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Matthew Vaughn, 2024

A world-class spy suffering from amnesia is tricked into believing he is a best-selling spy novelist. After his memories and lethal skills return, he goes down a path of revenge against the shadowy organization he used to work for, the Division.