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Emilio Salgari: books in order and screen adaptations
Quick answer
Emilio Salgari has 2 books adapted into 2 TV shows and movies.
About Emilio Salgari's books on screen
Emilio Salgari has 2 works on record that have been adapted for the screen, published from 1900 to 1908. Together they have become 1 TV series and 1 movie. The first adaptation was Cabiria (1914), and the most recent released one is Sandokan (2025). Series: Tigers of Malaysia series.
Emilio Salgari books with adaptations, in publication order
- The Tigers of Mompracem (1900) · Tigers of Malaysia series #1 · adapted as Sandokan (2025)
- Carthage in Flames (1908) · adapted as Cabiria (1914)
TV shows and movies based on Emilio Salgari's books
Common questions
How many Emilio Salgari books have been made into movies or TV shows?
2 books have been adapted into 2 TV shows and movies.
What was the first Emilio Salgari adaptation?
Cabiria, released in 1914, a movie based on Carthage in Flames.
Is a new Emilio Salgari adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet; the latest released one is Sandokan.
Where should I start reading Emilio Salgari?
For the series, start with The Tigers of Mompracem, the first book in reading order.