TV series · 2013 · CBS
Is Under the Dome based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Under the Dome is based on the book Under the Dome by Stephen King (2009).
The TV series premiered in 2013 on CBS.
The book behind Under the Dome
Under the Dome
by Stephen King · first published 2009 · horror fiction, post-apocalyptic fiction, science fiction
2009 novel by Stephen King.
Common questions
Is Under the Dome based on a book?
Yes. Under the Dome is based on the book Under the Dome by Stephen King (2009).
Who wrote the book Under the Dome is based on?
Under the Dome was written by Stephen King and first published in 2009.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Under the Dome before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Stephen King's books
- The Shawshank Redemption (film, 1994)
- The Green Mile (film, 1999)
- The Shining (film, 1980)
- It (film, 2017)
- Misery (film, 1990)
- Carrie (film, 1976)