List of works of fiction set in 2002

This is a list of works of fiction set largely or wholly in 2002.

Literature

• The events of First Among Sequels by Jasper Fforde take place in an alternate-reality 2002.
• The World Jones Made (1956) by Philip K. Dick is set in an apocalyptic future version of 2002.

Comics

• In the comic book series Y: The Last Man, on July 12, 2002 a mysterious plague kills all living creatures with a Y chromosome on the planet.
• In ORION Comics' Terramoto: Protector of Earth, the story is set in 2002.

Film and television

• Star Trek ("The Changeling", 1967): The first interstellar probe, Nomad, is launched in 2002.
• The West Wing: On November 5, Democratic President Josiah Bartlet of New Hampshire defeats Republican Governor Robert Ritchie of Florida in his reelection bid following the 2002 US presidential election.
• 2030 CE: On February 6, a virus known as "Progressive Ageing Syndrome" has killed all those above the age of 30 since 2002 which puts the world into anarchy for many years, and whenever anyone reaches their 30th birthday, they immediately die.
• Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
• Mr. In-Between (2001)
• The Hidden II (1993): Direct-to-video sequel to 1987's The Hidden.
• Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993) is set in 2002 - the original manga was set in 1998.
• Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
• Undersea Super Train: Marine Express (1979): This anime film is set in 2002.

Video games

• RobotWar (1981) is set in 2002.
• The events of Resident Evil: Dead Aim take place on September 23, 2002.
• Metal Gear: Ghost Babel is set in 2002.