Movie · 2023
Is Wonka based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Wonka is based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (1964).
The movie was released in 2023.
The book behind Wonka
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
by Roald Dahl · first published 1964 · children's fiction, humorous fiction, children's book
1964 children's novel by Roald Dahl.
Other adaptations of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film, 2005)
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (film, 1971)
- Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (film, 2017)
- Wonka's the Golden Ticket (TV, 2026)
Common questions
Is Wonka based on a book?
Yes. Wonka is based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (1964).
Who wrote the book Wonka is based on?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was written by Roald Dahl and first published in 1964.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 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 Roald Dahl's books
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (film, 2009)
- The BFG (film, 2016)
- The Witches (film, 2020)
- Matilda (film, 1996)
- The Witches (film, 1990)
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (film, 2023)