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Ready Player One adaptations: books & films
Every version of Ready Player One — the books & films, compared across media.
In 2044, teenage Wade Watts finds escape in the OASIS, a vast virtual world where he has devoted himself to solving its hidden puzzles. Ready Player One exists as both a 2008 novel and a 2018 film — the novel rooted in Wade's life inside the OASIS, the film built around a virtual contest launched after the OASIS creator's death leaves his fortune up for grabs.
Ready Player One films
Ready Player One books
Frequently asked
Is Ready Player One based on a book?
Yes. Ready Player One began as a 2008 novel set in 2044, following a teenager devoted to the virtual world known as the OASIS. The 2018 film adapts that same premise.
How many versions of Ready Player One are there?
There are two versions covered here: the original Ready Player One novel and the 2018 Ready Player One film adaptation.
Which Ready Player One version should I start with?
The Ready Player One novel places you inside Wade Watts's world and the OASIS from the start; the 2018 film is a self-contained entry point if you prefer to begin on screen.