My Three Body. Poster of the 2014 TV series and cover of the 2006 book, The Three-Body Problem
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The Three-Body Problem
Liu Cixin, 2006
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Zhenyi Li, 2014-

When Ye Wenjie activated the launch button, humanity was set on a collision course with a formidable alien race known as the Three-Body. The aliens possess technology that renders human science powerless, and human civilization is left exposed and vulnerable. University professor Luo Ji never imagined the significance of his role in the story. But when he stood up to the Three-Body civilization centuries later, in a desert location, humanity began to gain the upper hand in the conflict.


Three-Body. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2006 book, The Three-Body Problem
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The Three-Body Problem
Liu Cixin, 2006
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Yang Lei, 2023

The series centers around the human response to the impending invasion of an extremely advanced extraterrestrial civilization known as the Three-Body. It delves into the political, social and personal implications of such an event and how humanity adapts to this new reality.


The Wandering Earth 2. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2000 book, The Wandering Earth
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The Wandering Earth
Liu Cixin, 2000
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Frant Gwo, 2023

The film depicts the story of humanity’s desperate effort to find a new home as they construct massive engines on Earth’s surface. However, their journey through the universe is fraught with danger. In order to save their planet, a group of young individuals must race against time in a life-or-death struggle.


The Wandering Earth. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2000 book
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The Wandering Earth
Liu Cixin, 2000
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Frant Gwo, 2019

As the sun begins to die, humanity builds giant thrusters to move Earth to a new star system. However, the 2500-year journey brings unforeseen dangers, and a group of young people must fight to ensure the survival of mankind.


Crazy Alien. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2020 book, The Village Teacher
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The Village Teacher
Liu Cixin, 2020
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Hao Ning, 2019

A monkey trainer’s performance is disrupted when an alien crash lands on Earth and harms his monkey. In an attempt to continue his act, he attempts to train the alien but is ultimately held accountable after the alien recovers its powers.


Three-Body. Poster of the 2022 TV series and cover of the 2006 book, The Three-Body Problem
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The Three-Body Problem
Liu Cixin, 2006
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Suixing Deng, Minghao Lin, 2022-

This is a drama centered around three individuals who plot to take down Luo Ji, a teacher who engages in inappropriate behavior towards female students. The trio witness Luo Ji’s misconduct and plan his assassination. Despite his previous position as the CEO of PDC, Luo Ji is portrayed as a loser in the story.


3 Body Problem. Poster of the 2024 TV series and cover of the 2006 book, The Three-Body Problem
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The Three-Body Problem
Liu Cixin, 2006
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David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, 2024-

A pivotal choice made in 1960s China reverberates through space and time, compelling a group of contemporary scientists to confront humanity’s most formidable threat.