Movie · 2012
Is John Carter based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. John Carter is based on the book A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs (1912).
A Princess of Mars is part of the Barsoom series.
The movie was released in 2012.
The book behind John Carter
A Princess of Mars
by Edgar Rice Burroughs · first published 1912 · fantasy, science fiction, planetary romance
Novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Barsoom: books by publication date
- A Princess of Mars (1912)
- The Warlord of Mars (1913)
- The Gods of Mars (1918)
- Thuvia, Maid of Mars (1920)
- The Chessmen of Mars (1922)
- The Master Mind of Mars (1927)
- A Fighting Man of Mars (1930)
- Swords of Mars (1936)
- Synthetic Men of Mars (1940)
- Llana of Gathol (1948)
- John Carter of Mars (1964)
Other adaptations of A Princess of Mars
- Princess of Mars (film, 2009)
Common questions
Is John Carter based on a book?
Yes. John Carter is based on the book A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs (1912).
Who wrote the book John Carter is based on?
A Princess of Mars was written by Edgar Rice Burroughs and first published in 1912.
Is A Princess of Mars part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Barsoom series.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read A Princess of Mars 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 Edgar Rice Burroughs's books
- Tarzan (film, 1999)
- The Legend of Tarzan (film, 2016)
- Tarzan the Ape Man (film, 1932)
- Tarzan II (film, 2005)
- Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (film, 1984)
- Tarzan & Jane (film, 2002)