The Neverending Story is a beloved fantasy novel by Michael Ende, first published in 1979. It tells the story of a young boy named Bastian who discovers a magical book that transports him to the fantastical world of Fantasia. The novel has been adapted into several films, including a 1984 film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and a 2001 sequel. In 2024, a remake of the 1984 film is scheduled to be released.
The remake is being directed by F. Javier Gutirrez and stars Noah Jupe as Bastian. The film is said to be a faithful adaptation of the novel, but with some modern updates. For example, the film will use computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create the creatures and landscapes of Fantasia. The remake is also expected to be more faithful to the novel’s darker elements, which were toned down in the 1984 film.
