"Where the Wild Things Are" refers to multiple works across different media:
- Children's Book (1963)
Written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak, this classic children's picture book tells the story of a boy named Max who, after causing mischief at home, imagines traveling to an island inhabited by wild creatures called the Wild Things. Max becomes their king but eventually returns home to find his supper waiting for him
- 2009 Film Adaptation
A live-action movie based on Sendak's book, depicting Max's journey to the island of the Wild Things and his experiences there. The film is noted for its imaginative visuals and deeper, sometimes darker themes exploring childhood and emotions
- Song by Luke Combs (2023)
A country music song titled "Where the Wild Things Are," written by Randy Montana and Dave Turnbull, and recorded by Luke Combs. The song tells a story about an older brother who rode an Indian Scout motorcycle and moved to California ("where the wild things are"), but tragically died in a motorcycle accident. It was released as a single from Combs's album Gettin' Old and has storytelling elements with "outlaw" imagery
Each of these works shares the title but differs significantly in content and medium.
