Movie · 2017
Is Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie is based on the book series Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey.
The movie was released in 2017.
The book series behind Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Captain Underpants
Book series by Dav Pilkey · humorous fiction, children's fiction
Children's novel series by Dav Pilkey.
Captain Underpants: books by publication date
- The Adventures of Captain Underpants (1997)
- Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space (1999)
- Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants (2000)
- Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman (2001)
- The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby (2002)
- Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy (2003)
- Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People (2006)
- The Adventures of Ook and Gluk: Kung-Fu Cavemen from the Future (2010)
- Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Re-Turn of Tippy Tinkletrousers (2012)
- Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers (2013)
- Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets (2014)
- Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000 (2014)
- Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot (2015)
Common questions
Is Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie based on a book?
Yes. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie is based on the book series Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey.
Who wrote the book Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie is based on?
Captain Underpants was written by Dav Pilkey.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Captain Underpants before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Dav Pilkey's books
- Dog Man (film, 2025)