So it seems The Martian and The Expanse are in the same setting

[Zontar]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Expanse_(novel_series)#Novels

So yeah, that movie is in the same continuity as the show, or at least the books are to each other.

I guess that works if you think about it given the divide between the two time periods they take place in coupled with how strongly both adhere to physics. I can see one being the logical conclusion to the direction the other was going.

 

[Catnip1024]

You mean, other than the Solar system?

Based on a wikipedia link, referencing a Twitter post. Could just be the author messing with people...

That said, no reason why not, and kind of vaguely cool in a sad, nerdy way.

 

[happyninja42]

Well I'm pretty sure the author of The Martian has a say in whether they are tied or not. I think it's more just an easter egg/homage to a book that he enjoyed reading.

And, having read all those books, I can say that nothing about the actual events of The Martian play any part in the book series.

 

[Hawki]

What? You mean a pretty good sci-fi novel (The Martian) has been thrown in with...less than stellar sci-fi novels? (The Expanse)

Damn you! Damn you all to Mars! You damn dirty humans!

 

[happyninja42]

What? You mean a pretty good sci-fi novel (The Martian) has been thrown in with...less than stellar sci-fi novels? (The Expanse)

Damn you! Damn you all to Mars! You damn dirty humans!

I think the books are pretty good as far as your average scifi fair goes.