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New & Upcoming Book-to-Screen Adaptations
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Hollywood has been mining the world of books for over a century—and in 2025, the pace is only accelerating. Streaming services and studios alike are racing to adapt beloved novels and acclaimed bestsellers into binge-worthy series and blockbuster films.
Below, you’ll find 24 major book-to-screen adaptations slated for release between now and 2026. This curated roundup includes everything from high-brow literary classics to bestselling thrillers, rom-coms, and YA favorites. Whether you’re craving gothic horror, psychological suspense, or swoony romance, there’s something here for your watchlist.
Note: Release dates are confirmed as of June 2025 but may be subject to change. Be sure to check local listings for updates.
Book-to-Screen Adaptations Coming in 2025
1. If It Bleeds by Stephen King
Format: Feature Film | Release: June 13, 2025
Stephen King’s novella collection gets the big-screen treatment, with Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor starring in “Life of Chuck,” a story that unravels backward in time. Blending cosmic awe with intimate tragedy, the film is expected to balance eerie suspense with King’s signature emotional depth.
2. Animal Farm by George Orwell
Format: Animated Film | Release: June 9, 2025
Andy Serkis directs a fresh animated adaptation of Orwell’s allegorical tale of political corruption. With updated visuals and a voice cast featuring British greats, this version seeks to introduce Orwell’s classic to a new generation while staying true to its satirical spirit.
3. I Know What You Did Last Summer by Lois Duncan
Format: Feature Film | Release: July 18, 2025
The 1973 novel and its 1990s cult film get a modern reboot with original stars Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt returning. This retelling delves deeper into the guilt, paranoia, and psychological toll of keeping deadly secrets—and the horrors that follow.
4. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
Format: Amazon Prime Series | Release: June 18, 2025
A darkly lyrical YA novel becomes a suspenseful limited series. Set on a secluded island owned by a wealthy family, this adaptation promises twists, a shocking reveal, and visually lush settings. Fans of Big Little Lies and The Summer I Turned Pretty will be hooked.
5. Washington Black by Esi Edugyan
Format: Hulu Series | Release: July 23, 2025
Based on Edugyan’s Giller Prize-winning novel, this series follows a young slave who escapes Barbados via hot-air balloon. A sweeping adventure with steampunk flair and layered commentary on race, identity, and freedom.
6. The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Format: Netflix Film | Release: August 28, 2025
Four retirees solve crimes in a sleepy English village in this cozy mystery adaptation. With an A-list cast including Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, and Pierce Brosnan, expect charm, wit, and a whodunit that’s equal parts heartfelt and hilarious.
7. Caught Stealing by Charlie Huston
Format: Feature Film | Release: August 29, 2025
A gritty New York noir about a former baseball player swept into a web of gangsters and corruption. Directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Austin Butler, Zoë Kravitz, and Regina King, this is a dark, high-octane thriller with echoes of The Fugitive.
8. The Long Walk by Stephen King (as Richard Bachman)
Format: Feature Film | Release: September 12, 2025
In a grim future America, teenage boys must walk nonstop—until only one remains. Brutal and meditative, this adaptation of King’s dystopian classic is part survival drama, part psychological horror.
9. Vineland by Thomas Pynchon
Format: Feature Film | Release: September 12, 2025
Paul Thomas Anderson tackles this complex, absurdist satire of American decline, with a cast including Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro. Expect surrealism, rebellion, and heavy doses of Pynchon-style paranoia.
10. Paradise by Lizzie Johnson
Format: Apple Studios Film (The Lost Bus) | Release: October 2025
Based on true events, this intense drama follows a busload of students and teachers trapped during the 2018 Camp Fire. Directed by Paul Greengrass, known for United 93 and Captain Phillips, it’s poised to be a harrowing account of courage and survival.
11. Regretting You by Colleen Hoover
Format: Feature Film | Release: October 24, 2025
Colleen Hoover explores fractured mother-daughter bonds and long-buried family secrets. This emotional rollercoaster will tug at heartstrings while navigating love, grief, and second chances.
12. The Running Man by Stephen King
Format: Feature Film | Release: November 7, 2025
A dystopian game show where contestants must literally run for their lives. Glen Powell stars in this gritty reboot that reimagines King’s 1982 novel for a tech-surveillance age eerily similar to our own.
13. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Format: Netflix Film | Release: November 2025
Guillermo del Toro reinterprets the classic Gothic tale with his signature blend of horror and humanity. This version promises to explore both the monster and his maker with new emotional complexity.
14. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Format: Feature Film | Release: December 25, 2025
Millie, an ex-convict, takes a live-in job with a wealthy family. But what begins as domestic suspense spirals into chilling psychological warfare. Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried star.
15. People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Format: Netflix Film | Release: Late 2025 (TBA)
A best-friends-to-lovers story told across summer vacations, this adaptation promises humor, warmth, and swoon-worthy chemistry.
16. The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
Format: Netflix Film | Release: Fall 2025
A travel writer aboard a luxury cruise sees something she shouldn’t. When no one believes her, the paranoia—and suspense—skyrocket.
17. The Hunting Wives by May Cobb
Format: Starz Series | Release: Fall 2025
A lifestyle blogger gets entangled with glamorous, dangerous women in a small Texas town. Think Big Little Lies meets Desperate Housewives with guns.
Book-to-Screen Adaptations Coming in 2026
18. Cold Storage by David Koepp
Format: Feature Film | Release: Early 2026
A fast-paced bio-thriller about a deadly fungus and the desperate team trying to contain it. Think Outbreak meets The Andromeda Strain.
19. Wicked: For Good by Gregory Maguire
Format: Feature Film | Release: March 2026
The long-awaited conclusion to the Wicked film duology. Expect spellbinding visuals, powerful vocals, and deeper dives into Elphaba’s story.
20. Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Format: Feature Film | Release: 2026 (TBA)
A moving meditation on humanity, seen through the lens of a solar-powered AI. With Jenna Ortega as Klara, this is one of 2026’s most anticipated literary films.
21. East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Format: Netflix Film | Release: Early 2026
This intergenerational epic, set in California’s Salinas Valley, explores family, fate, and moral ambiguity. Adapted by Zoe Kazan, granddaughter of the 1955 film’s director.
22. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Format: Feature Film | Release: March 20, 2026
Ryan Gosling stars as a lone astronaut on a desperate mission to save Earth. Blending science and suspense, it’s a must-watch for fans of The Martian.
23. Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Format: Feature Film | Release: February 2026
Margot Robbie plays Catherine in this atmospheric adaptation directed by Emerald Fennell. Expect haunting visuals and passionate heartbreak.
24. Verity by Colleen Hoover
Format: Feature Film | Release: May 15, 2026
A writer accepts a job finishing a bestselling author’s book—only to discover chilling secrets. A dark, twisty thriller starring Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway.
From Our Library to the Screen: Book Series We’ve Covered That Got Adapted
Many of the book series featured on BooksInChronologicalOrder.com have made their way from the page to the screen—and are included in this adaptation roundup. Here’s a closer look at the ones you may already recognize from our reading guides:
Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
Page to Screen: The original film series (2001–2011) remains iconic. HBO’s upcoming series reboot has been announced for 2026+.
Explore: Harry Potter Books in Chronological Order
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Page to Screen: Peter Jackson’s award-winning trilogy (2001–2003) and Amazon’s Rings of Power prequel series (2022–).
Explore: The Lord of the Rings Books in Chronological Order
Dune by Frank Herbert
Page to Screen: Denis Villeneuve’s recent film adaptations (2021, 2024) reignited interest in the sci-fi classic.
Explore: Dune Books in Chronological Order
The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan
Page to Screen: Amazon Prime’s ongoing series debuted in 2021 and has continued through multiple seasons.
Explore: The Wheel of Time Books in Chronological Order
The Expanse by James S.A. Corey
Page to Screen: A successful sci-fi series on Syfy and later Amazon Prime (2015–2022).
Explore: The Expanse Books in Chronological Order
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Page to Screen: Netflix’s film adaptation is in development.
Explore: Uglies Books in Chronological Order
Robert Langdon by Dan Brown
Page to Screen: Film series starring Tom Hanks (The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons, Inferno), plus the short-lived Peacock prequel series The Lost Symbol.
Explore: Robert Langdon Books in Chronological Order
