Exciting Adaptations: Our Favorite Books Being Translated to the Screen
- Erika Doty
- 4 days ago
- 5 min read
A good book can do things to us and stay with us for a while. But when that good book becomes a movie - pictures, images, characters and scenes all come to life up there on the big screen - it can be amazing!
There is definitely a trend in Hollywood right now, turning excellent best-sellers into books and series. Want to know if one of your favorites is coming to life soon? Check out the list below.
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Long Bright River
Author: Liz Moore
Released: March 2025 (Peacock)
Summary: This show stars Amanda Seyfried as Mickey Fitzpatrick, a dedicated Philadelphia police officer patrolling the opioid-stricken neighborhood of Kensington. When a series of murders targeting women occurs, Mickey’s investigation intertwines with her personal quest to find her missing sister, Kacey (Ashleigh Cummings), a recovering addict.
Ransom Canyon
Author: Jodi Thomas
Released: April 2025 (Netflix)
Summary: This is a romantic Western drama series based on Jodi Thomas's book series, the show delves into the lives of three ranching families in Texas Hill Country, exploring themes of love, loss, and legacy. The series has been renewed for a second season, with production expected to begin in late 2025 and a potential release in 2026 or early 2027.
My Oxford Year
Author: Julia Whelan
Released: August 1, 2025 (Netflix)
Summary: Anna arrives in Oxford to fulfill a lifelong academic dream, only to have her plans and heart upended when she meets Jamie, her captivating poetry tutor.
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The Woman in Cabin 10
Author: Ruth Ware
Release Date: October 10, 2025 (theaters)
Summary: The film stars Keira Knightley as Laura “Lo” Blacklock, a travel journalist who embarks on a luxury cruise through the Norwegian fjords. During the voyage, she witnesses what appears to be a woman being thrown overboard. However, when she reports the incident, she is told that all passengers are accounted for and that she must have imagined it. Determined to uncover the truth, Lo embarks on a perilous investigation, despite the mounting danger to her own life.
Regretting You
Author: Colleen Hoover
Release Date: October 24, 2025
Summary: When a heartbreaking accident reveals a devastating betrayal, Regretting You follows Morgan Grant (Allison Williams) and her teenage daughter Clara (McKenna Grace). As they grapple with grief, the fractured nature of their relationship is laid bare, forcing them to confront family secrets, redefine love, and rediscover each other.
Frankenstein
Author: Mary Shelley
Release Date: November 2025 (Netflix)
Summary: Del Toro’s version promises lush gothic visuals—think ruined laboratories filled with anatomical details that are “more beautiful than the original structures.” The narrative delves into timeless themes: the consequences of playing god, the tragedy of creation, and the burden of ambition, resonating powerfully in today’s era of rapidly evolving science and technology.
The Housemaid
Author: Freida McFadden
Release Date: December 25, 2025 (theaters)
Summary: The story centers on Millie, a woman down on her luck who accepts a position as a housemaid with an affluent couple. But things quickly become uneasy as dark secrets begin to surface within the household—and in Millie’s own past.
People We Meet On Vacation
Author: Emily Henry
Release Date: January 9, 2026 (Netflix)
Summary: The film follows Poppy, a free-spirited writer, and Alex, a reserved high school teacher—best friends who take an annual week-long trip every summer. But after a disastrous last vacation, they drift apart. Poppy invites Alex on one final trip to Palm Springs in hopes of salvaging their friendship—but it may just transform their relationship into something more.
Reminders of Him
Author: Colleen Hoover
Release Date: February 13, 2026 (theaters)
Summary: The story centers on Kenna Rowan, a young woman released after serving five years in prison for a tragic accident. Determined to reconnect with her four-year-old daughter, Kenna returns to her hometown—but finds that nearly everyone has shut her out. The only exception is Ledger Ward, a local bar owner and the primary remaining link to her daughter. As Kenna and Ledger grow closer, they must confront the fragility of their budding relationship amid community judgment.
Project Hail Mary
Author: Andy Weir
Release Date: March 20, 2026 (theaters)
Summary: This film stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a middle school science teacher-turned-astronaut who awakens aboard a spacecraft with no memory of his mission. He gradually uncovers that he is humanity’s last hope, tasked with saving Earth from a dying sun by traveling to the Tau Ceti solar system.
Verity
Author: Colleen Hoover
Release Date: October 2, 2026
Summary: The story follows Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson), a struggling writer who is hired by Jeremy Crawford (Josh Hartnett) to complete the book series of his wife, Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway), a bestselling author who is incapacitated after a car accident. While staying at the Crawfords' home, Lowen discovers an unpublished autobiography by Verity that reveals disturbing confessions and secrets, leading her to question everything she thought she knew about the family .
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Author: Suzanne Collins
Release Date: November 20, 2026 (theaters)
Summary: This is the sixth installment in the Hunger Games film franchise, based on Suzanne Collins' latest novel. Set 24 years before the original trilogy, the film delves into the 50th Hunger Games, known as the Second Quarter Quell, where double the usual number of tributes are selected. The story centers on a young Haymitch Abernathy, who becomes a victor in this brutal edition of the Games.
Carrie Soto Is Back
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Release Date: "Sometime in 2026" (Netflix)
Summary: The story follows Carrie Soto, a 37-year-old tennis legend known as the “Battle Axe,” who returns to the sport after six years to defend her record of 20 Grand Slam titles against a rising star, Nicki Chan. The series delves into themes of ambition, legacy, and the personal costs of greatness.
Fun Fact: Tennis icon Serena Williams is the Executive Producer! (Fan-girling over here!)
The Five Star Weekend
Author: Elin Hilderbrand
Release Date: "Sometime in 2026" (Peacock)
Summary: Jennifer Garner stars as Hollis Shaw, a renowned food influencer who, after the sudden death of her husband, invites four friends from different phases of her life to a weekend getaway on Nantucket. The reunion aims to help Hollis heal, but it soon becomes a weekend of revelations and emotional growth for all involved.
The Nightingale
Author: Kristin Hannah
Release Date: February 12, 2027 (theaters)
Summary: Adapted from Kristin Hannah’s 2015 novel, the story follows two estranged sisters navigating survival and resistance in Nazi-occupied France. The narrative draws inspiration from real-life figures like Andrée de Jongh, who helped Allied airmen escape over the Pyrenees.
Unknown Release Date, But Still Following
You Deserve Each Other
Author: Sarah Hogle
Release Date: No official release date yet (theaters)
Summary: The film centers on Naomi Westfield and Nick Rose—an engaged couple who realize they can’t stand each other anymore. Rather than cancel the wedding and lose nonrefundable deposits, they embark on a hilarious war of sabotage and pranks, only to rediscover their love in the process.
Pride and Prejudice
Author: Jane Austen
Release Date: filming began in July 2025 - no official release date yet
Summary: This adaptation brings together impressive talent both in front of and behind the camera—promising to deliver a beloved classic with renewed heart and elegance.
Sense And Sensibility
Author: Jane Austen
Release Date: No official release date, but "2026 or later" is the on-record answer
Summary: This new adaptation promises to bring fresh sensibility to Jane Austen’s classic debut, with a contemporary cast and creative team breathing new life into a beloved story.
Casting & Characters of Note:
Daisy Edgar-Jones (Normal People) will take on the role of Elinor Dashwood
Esmé Creed-Miles (Hanna) is set to play her passionate and emotionally driven sister, Marianne Dashwood
Wuthering Heights
Author: Emily Brontë
Release Date: No official date yet - very little details released so far.
Summary: A classic gothic novel, capturing the intense and tragic romance between Heathcliff and Catherine on the Yorkshire moors.
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