The status of the Robert Langdon series depends on whether you are referring to the book series, the film adaptations starring Tom Hanks, or the recent television series adaptation. While the book series has not been officially declared over by author Dan Brown, the television series adaptation has indeed concluded.
Overview of the Robert Langdon Series
Robert Langdon is a fictional symbologist and Harvard professor created by author Dan Brown. He is the protagonist in a series of popular thriller novels, many of which have been adapted into blockbuster films.
Here's a breakdown of the status for each format:
| Format | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Book Series | Ongoing/Hiatus | The last novel, Origin, was released in 2017. While no new books have been published since, author Dan Brown has not officially stated the series is concluded. |
| Film Adaptations | Completed (for current adaptations) | Three novels (The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons, Inferno) were adapted into films starring Tom Hanks. There are no announced plans for further films in this continuity. |
| Television Series | Concluded | The Lost Symbol TV show, which served as a prequel to the films and starred Ashley Zukerman as Langdon, was canceled after one season. A planned movie adaptation stemming from this series was also canceled. |
The Book Series: Is More to Come?
The Robert Langdon literary series consists of five novels by Dan Brown:
- Angels & Demons (2000)
- The Da Vinci Code (2003)
- The Lost Symbol (2009)
- Inferno (2013)
- Origin (2017)
As of now, Origin is the most recent installment. Dan Brown has not made any official announcements regarding future Robert Langdon novels, leaving the possibility of more adventures for the symbologist open. Therefore, while no new books have been released recently, the book series is not officially declared "over."
Film Adaptations: The Tom Hanks Era
Three of Dan Brown's Robert Langdon novels were adapted into highly successful films starring Tom Hanks as the titular character:
- The Da Vinci Code (2006)
- Angels & Demons (2009)
- Inferno (2016)
These films were directed by Ron Howard. Despite the success, there have been no concrete plans announced to adapt the remaining novels (The Lost Symbol or Origin) into films with Tom Hanks. The film series, in this particular incarnation, appears to have concluded.
Television Series: A Brief Chapter
A television series adaptation of The Lost Symbol premiered in 2021, starring Ashley Zukerman as a younger Robert Langdon. This series was intended to explore Langdon's early adventures. However, the show was unfortunately canceled after just one season. This cancellation also led to the shelving of a planned movie adaptation that would have continued the story from this television series. As a result, Ashley Zukerman is unlikely to portray Langdon again within this specific TV and related film continuity, marking the end of that particular adaptation.
In summary, while the possibility of more Robert Langdon novels remains, the film series starring Tom Hanks has not announced new installments, and the recent television adaptation of The Lost Symbol has been canceled.
