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The Dark Tower

Soon to be a Major Motion Picture

In U.S. Theaters 2.17.17

"The man in black fled across the desert and the gunslinger followed." So begins the story of Roland Deschain, the last Gunslinger, on a mission across the post-apocalyptic landscape of Mid-World. His quest, to reach the enigmatic Dark Tower.

The Dark Tower series by Stephen King spans more than 8 novels of fantasy-adventure rich in themes of interdimensional travel, mysticism, sacrifice and the evils that men do. The extensive tale represents the very essence of Stephen King’s writing with a clear and unflinching vision into the imagination of the writer himself.

Now, Roland’s saga begins again with The Dark Tower motion picture from Sony Pictures and MRC. Starring Idris Elba as Roland Deschain and Matthew McConaughey as The Man in Black, The Dark Tower brings the magic and heartbreaking wonder of Roland’s quest to the big screen next year.

As we await the premiere, use this site as a doorway to all things DT. See below for a complete breakdown of the content available here and be sure to visit The Dark Tower Official Website on StephenKing.com for everything you need to know about this extraordinary series of books and comics.

Everything you need to know about the DT movie

Get a general overview and stay up-to-date on all the latest news regarding the production and release of The Dark Tower movie. We are working closely with the production team at Sony/MRC to provide you with official information on all aspects of the movie’s release.

You can also take a look back at the history of this production which took over a decade to manifest with our retrospective look back: The Path to The Dark Tower Movie.

The Movie

Experience The Dark Tower before you see the movie...

The Dark Tower is post-apocalyptic fantasy adventure series written by Stephen King and published between 1982 and 2004.

The Gunslinger, The Drawing of the Three, The Waste Lands, Wizard & Glass, Wolves of the Calla, The Song of Susannah, The Dark Tower and The Wind Through the Keyhole comprise the series. Little Sisters of Eluria from the short story collection Everything’s Eventual also expands the canon.

Before you see the movie, we invite readers to take the unforgettable journey with Roland in what is widely considered Stephen King’s Magnum Opus. This section will give you a quick overview of the stories and how you can read (or listen) to the them in multiple formats.

The Books

Explore the worlds of the Dark Tower through the magic of Marvel Comics

In 2007, Marvel published the first Dark Tower comic to widespread critical acclaim. Featuring the inspired drawings by Jae Lee, the lush colors by Richard Isanove and the precise direction of Robin Furth, The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #1 kicked off Marvel’s vivid adaptation of the DT series.

Since that first instalment, dozens of issues over several arcs have been published by the comic book giant. More needed. The Comics

Venture far beyond the realms of Mid-World

Perhaps the great gift of The Dark Tower series is the legacy of content from sources far and wide. What began as a teenager’s vision of other worlds nearly 40 years ago has grown into a phenomenon of seemingly endless discussion and creativity.

Through the years, numerous non-fiction reference books and limited edition reprints have been published. Websites, apps, and online communities were forged by dedicated fans. Readers around the world have posted videos, artwork, fan fiction, and really almost anything imaginable as they share in the wonder and possibility of the series.

This section will introduce the best resources to help you get the most out of Stephen’s expansive series.