George Orwell’s 1984 has served as a foundational text in dystopian studies, shaping how authors conceptualize state control, surveillance, and the erosion of individual autonomy. This research investigates how modern dystopian novels such as Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games, Cormac McCarthy’s The Road, and Emily St. John Mandel’s Station Eleven echo Orwellian themes while expanding the genre to address twenty-first century anxieties. Through a qualitative comparative textual analysis, the study examines world-building, narrative strategies, and thematic continuities to reveal how Orwell’s legacy persists in contemporary literary landscapes. Findings show that today’s dystopian fiction merges Orwellian political critique with environmental catastrophes, digital-era surveillance, and pandemic-induced societal fragmentation. These echoes demonstrate the enduring relevance of 1984 and its influence on shaping modern cultural fears, ethical dilemmas, and visions of the future.