The time for the studio to develop Eldest, the second book in the Inheritance Cycle, would have been in the immediate years after the first movie’s release. But the problem was that this movie came out a year after ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’ hit the big screen, and the movie poster was just too similar.Īt this point, an Eragon movie sequel is incredibly unlikely. Is it a gorgeous work of art like the Interstellar poster - or even the Hunger Games posters?Īnd it doesn’t necessarily have to be. Look, there’s nothing inherently terrible about the poster. Let’s start with the lesser of the cinema sins - the movie poster. But with those high expectations came high disappointment.

It goes without saying that movie execs and fans both expected the film to kick off a mega-franchise. The Eragon movie cast had at least one big name: Jeremy Irons was attached to play Obi-Brom Kenobi. The first book was the third best-selling children’s book of 2003, right behind J.K. But, hey, the books were fun, and they left young readers wishing they had dragons themselves.Īnd not only that but these books were mega hits. Paolini’s books got a lot of flack back in the day for being Lord of the Rings/Star Wars rip-offs – and there’s probably a lot of merit there. Eragon and Saphira have come further than anyone dared to hope.‘Eragon’ by Christopher Paolini (Alfred A. Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. There is more adventure at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice. Before long, Eragon doesn’t know whom he can trust. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Now his choices could save-or destroy-the Empire.Įragon must travel to Ellésmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship.

Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. One boy, one dragon, and a world of adventure come together in this four-book boxed set collection that makes a perfect gift for fantasy fans.įifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy-until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. 'Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.' - The Washington Post Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini- Murtagh, coming 11.7.23!Įxperience the international fantasy sensation that is the Inheritance Cycle with this complete collection of the New York Times bestselling series!

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