"The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones" is the first film in a planned series based on Cassandra Clare's book series. However, despite its release in 2013, a sequel was not produced due to the film's poor box office performance. Instead, the story was continued in a television adaptation titled "Shadowhunters," which aired from 2016 to 2019. The show covers the events of the first three books in the series, including "City of Ashes," which serves as the sequel to "City of Bones."

Yes, "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones" is directly connected to "Shadowhunters." "City of Bones" is the first book in Cassandra Clare's "The Mortal Instruments" series, which follows Clary Fray as she discovers her connection to the Shadowhunters, a group of human-angel hybrids tasked with protecting the world from demons. The series was adapted into both a 2013 film and a subsequent television series titled "Shadowhunters," which further explores the story and characters from the books.

In "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones," Clary and Jace initially believe they are not related, as they develop a romantic relationship throughout the film. However, a major plot twist reveals that they are actually siblings, as they share the same mother, who is a Shadowhunter. This revelation creates significant tension and conflict for their relationship. The story explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of family ties within the supernatural context of the Shadowhunter world.

Yes, "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones" is the first film adaptation of a series of six young adult novels written by Cassandra Clare. The series is collectively known as "The Mortal Instruments" and follows the story of Clary Fray, who discovers she is a Shadowhunter, a human with angelic blood tasked with hunting demons. The film was released in 2013 and is based on the first book, but it did not lead to further adaptations of the sequels in film form. The series has also been adapted into a television show titled "Shadowhunters."