Movie · 2006
Is The Da Vinci Code based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Da Vinci Code is based on the book The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (2003).
The Da Vinci Code is book 2 of the Robert Langdon series series.
The movie was released in 2006.
The book behind The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code
by Dan Brown · first published 2003 · 519 pages · conspiracy fiction, esoteric novel, crime fiction
2003 novel by Dan Brown.
Robert Langdon series: books in order
- Angels & Demons (2000)
- The Da Vinci Code (2003)
- The Lost Symbol (2009)
- Inferno (2013)
- Origin (2017)
- The Secret of Secrets (2025)
Common questions
Is The Da Vinci Code based on a book?
Yes. The Da Vinci Code is based on the book The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (2003).
Who wrote the book The Da Vinci Code is based on?
The Da Vinci Code was written by Dan Brown and first published in 2003.
Is The Da Vinci Code part of a series?
Yes, it is book 2 in the Robert Langdon series series (4 books listed below in reading order).
How long is the book?
The Da Vinci Code is about 519 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Angels & Demons, book 1 of The Da Vinci Code. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it 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 Dan Brown's books
- Angels & Demons (film, 2009)
- Inferno (film, 2016)
- Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol (TV, 2021)