Upcoming Page to Screen Adaptations
Get your popcorn ready because these books are hitting the big screen! These upcoming page-to-screen adaptations are bringing your favorite stories to life. From thrilling mysteries to sweeping romances, these upcoming adaptations promise unforgettable cinematic experiences. Check out some of our favorites below.
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi (Movie)
Release Date: January 2027
Starring: Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, Tosin Cole, Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Idris Elba, Lashana Lynch and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Synopsis: Magic has vanished from Orïsha, leaving Zélie orphaned and her people oppressed. Now, she has a chance to restore magic and avenge her mother, but she must outwit a ruthless king and his determined son. Teaming up with a rebellious princess, Zélie faces deadly creatures and inner turmoil as she struggles to control her own burgeoning powers and her feelings for the enemy prince.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Movie)
Release Date: November 2025
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Starring: Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Oscar Issac, Christoph Waltz, and Ralph Ineson
Synopsis: Victor Frankenstein's creation of life becomes a nightmare as his monster turns destructive, tearing apart his world. The ensuing chase to destroy his creationleads Victor to the brink of madness in this classic tale of ambition, horror, and the tragic consequences of playing God.
How to Kill Your Family by Bella MacKie (Limited Series)
Release Date: 2025
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy
Synopsis: Grace Bernard is out for revenge. After her millionaire father abandons her dying mother, Grace calmly and methodically sets about killing her entire family, one by one.
I Know What You Did Last Summer by Lois Duncan (Movie)
Release Date: July 2025
Starring: Freddie Prinze Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt, Lola Tung, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers and Jonah Haur-King
Synopsis: Fourteens' lives are shattered after a hit-and-run accident leaves a young boy dead. They make a pact to keep their involvement a secret, but their past comes back to haunt them when they begin receiving mysterious notes: "I know what you did last summer." As a relentless killer stalks them, the teens must confront their guilt and uncover the identity of their tormentor before they become the next victims.
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (Movie)
Release Date: 2025
Starring: Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, Aran Murphy, and Mia Tharia
Synopsis: Klara, an Artificial Friend designed for companionship, observes the world from her perch in a shop, waiting to be chosen. This novel explores a future where AI plays a significant role in human lives, told through Klara's insightful perspective as she contemplates love, loneliness, and what it truly means to connect with others.
Lucky by Marissa Stapley (Limited Series)
Release Date: TBA
Streaming Platform: Apple TV+
Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy
Synopsis: Lucky Armstrong, a talented grifter, pulls off a million-dollar heist, but her plans for a fresh start are derailed when things go sideways. Alone and on the run, she discovers a lottery ticket worth millions, but cashing it in means facing prison for her past crimes. As Lucky navigates a dangerous world, she must confront her past, reconcile with her father, search for her long-lost mother, and deal with the fallout from her relationship with her criminal ex-boyfriend, all while trying to stay one step ahead of the law.
Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe (Limited Series)
Release Date: TBA
Streaming Platform: Apple TV+
Starring: Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Nick Offerman, and Michelle Pfeiffer
Synopsis: Margo Millet, daughter of a Hooters waitress and an ex-wrestler, faces single motherhood after a brief affair with her English professor. Unemployed and facing eviction, she reluctantly agrees to let her estranged father move in for childcare help. Desperate for cash, Margo experiments with Only Fans, using her father's wrestling wisdom to build a compelling online persona. Her venture becomes a surprising success, but Margo soon discovers that internet fame comes with its own set of challenges and questions whether or not the price is too high.
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (Movie)
Release Date: TBA
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Starring: Tom Blyth and Emily Bader
Synopsis: Poppy and Alex, best friends despite their opposite personalities, have shared ten summers of vacation together. But two years ago, they ruined everything and haven't spoken since. Now stuck in a rut, Poppy realizes her happiest moments were those trips with Alex. She convinces him to take one last vacation, hoping to repair their friendship and finally confront the unspoken feelings that have always lingered between them.
Regretting You by Colleen Hoover (Movie)
Release Date: October 2025
Starring: Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace, Dave Franco, and Mason Thames
Synopsis: Morgan and her teenage daughter, Clara, are constantly at odds, each determined to live a life opposite of the other. Their already tense dynamic is shattered when Chris, Morgan's husband and Clara's father, is involved in a tragic accident. As they struggle with the aftermath, both find solace in unexpected places, leading to more secrets and resentment that threaten to permanently tear their family apart.
The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand (Limited Series)
Release Date: TBA
Streaming Platform: Peacock
Starring: Jennifer Garner
Synopsis: After a tragic accident shatters her seemingly perfect life, food blogger Hollis Shaw invites four friends from different stages of her life to Nantucket for a "Five-Star Weekend." Hoping for healing and connection, Hollis's carefully planned getaway takes unexpected turns. Old flames rekindle, long-simmering tensions surface between the friends, and a mysterious new comer harbors secrets. This weekend of friendship, love, and self-discovery will change Hollis and her friends forever.
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden (Movie)
Release Date: December2025
Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, and Michele Morrone
Synopsis: From her attic room, Millie the housemaid observes the Winchesters' seemingly perfect lives, cleaning their home and caring for their family. But Nina's manipulative behavior and Andrew's quiet suffering reveal a more sinister truth. When Millie crosses a line, she finds herself trapped and uncovers the family's dark secrets, unaware that they, too, are about to learn the truth about her.
The Running Man by Stephen King (Movie)
Release Date:November2025
Starring: Glen Powell, Katy O’Brian, Lee Pace, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, Jayme Lawson and Michael Cera
Synopsis: To save his sick daughter, desperate Ben Richards joins "The Running Man," a brutal reality show where he must survive a 30-day hunt by an elite strike force on live television. With a billion-dollar prize for survival, Ben faces impossible odds, as no one has ever lasted more than eight days. But for his daughter's sake, Ben is willing to push his limits and fight for survival in this deadly game.
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman (Movie)
Release Date: 2025
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Starring: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Sir Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie
Synopsis: Ina quiet retirement village, four friends form the “Thursday Murder Club”, meeting weekly to discuss cold cases. When a local developer is murdered, they find themselves thrust into a real investigation. As the body count rises, this unconventional group uses their combined wit and experience to try and catch the killer before it's too late.
Verity by Colleen Hoover (Movie)
Release Date: TBA
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, Josh Hartnett
Synopsis: Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer, takes on the daunting task of finishing the bestselling series of the incapacitated author, Verity Crawford. While immersed in Verity's work, Lowen stumbles upon a hidden manuscript containing shocking confessions. Torn between her growing attraction to Verity's husband, Jeremy, and the devastating truth within the autobiography, Lowen must decide whether to expose Verity's dark secrets or keep them buried.
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart (Limited Series)
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime
Starring: Starring: Emily Alyn Lind, Shubham Maheshwari, Esther McGregor, and Joseph Zada
Synopsis: The Sinclair family, wealthy and influential, spend their summers on a private island. At the heart of the family are the "Liars"—four cousins whose friendship masks dark secrets. After a tragic accident, the truth begins to unravel, exposing the lies and threatening to destroy the family's carefully constructed facade.
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (Movie)
Release Date: February 2026
Starring: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi
Synopsis: On the windswept, haunted Yorkshire moors, newcomer Lockwood uncovers the tragic tale of Heathcliff and Catherine. Their passionate, all-consuming love is shattered by Catherine's choice of another, igniting a bitter, all-consuming revenge that echoes across the generations, consuming them both and all they touch.
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