Movie · 2017
Is T2 Trainspotting based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. T2 Trainspotting is based on the works Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh (1993) and Porno by Irvine Welsh (2002).
Trainspotting is part of the Mark Renton series series.
The movie was released in 2017.
The book behind T2 Trainspotting
Trainspotting
by Irvine Welsh · first published 1993 · transgressive fiction
1993 novel by Irvine Welsh.
Mark Renton series: books by publication date
- Trainspotting (1993)
- Porno (2002)
- Skagboys (2012)
- The Blade Artist (2016)
- Dead Men's Trousers (2018)
- Men in Love (2025)
Other adaptations of Trainspotting
- Trainspotting (film, 1996)
Common questions
Is T2 Trainspotting based on a book?
Yes. T2 Trainspotting is based on the works Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh (1993) and Porno by Irvine Welsh (2002).
Who wrote the book T2 Trainspotting is based on?
Trainspotting was written by Irvine Welsh and first published in 1993.
Is Trainspotting part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Mark Renton series series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Trainspotting 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 Irvine Welsh's books
- Filth (film, 2013)