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Ender's Game adaptations: books & films
Every version of Ender's Game — the books & films, compared across media.
The world of Ender's Game begins with a humanity that has already survived two devastating wars against the Formics — an insectoid alien species — and now bets its survival on its most gifted children, trained to become military commanders. That same story has been told across two media: Orson Scott Card's original 1985 novel and the 2013 film adapted from it.
Ender's Game films
Ender's Game books
Frequently asked
Is the Ender's Game film based on a book?
Yes. The 2013 film Ender's Game is adapted from Orson Scott Card's 1985 military science fiction novel of the same name, which depicts a future Earth training gifted children to fight an alien threat.
How many versions of Ender's Game are there?
There are two versions covered here: the original 1985 novel Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, and the 2013 film Ender's Game adapted from it.
Should I read the Ender's Game book or watch the film first?
The 1985 novel Ender's Game is the original source; the 2013 film Ender's Game is the adaptation. Either works as an entry point depending on whether you prefer reading or film.