A new chapter is opening in the world of page-to-screen adaptations. The next few years promise a mix of beloved classics, contemporary romances, gripping sci-fi adventures, and even romantasy tales with dragons.
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Audiences can look forward to chilling mysteries, heart-fluttering love stories, and sweeping adventures as these books make their way to film and TV. Here are some of the most exciting adaptations to keep on your radar.
Frankenstein
By Mary Shelley
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Since its publication in 1818, Frankenstein has sparked countless retellings, but this one is special—it’s Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited take. The film premiered on August 30, 2025, at the Venice International Film Festival before it hits theaters on October 17, 2025.
According to del Toro, he has been dreaming of making this movie for 30 years. Expect a gothic spectacle that’s as much about monsters as it is about family and humanity.
Project Hail Mary
By Andy Weir
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Ryan Gosling blasts off as Ryland Grace, a high school teacher-turned-astronaut who wakes up alone in space with no memory—and humanity’s survival resting on his shoulders.
The adaptation, set for release in March 2026, is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller with a screenplay by Drew Goddard, the same writer behind The Martian. Smart, thrilling, and surprisingly funny, this space adventure is worth the wait.
Klara and the Sun
By Kazuo Ishiguro
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Directed by Taika Waititi and starring Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, Natasha Lyonne, and Simon Baker, this adaptation of Ishiguro’s haunting novel is one of the most anticipated releases of 2025. Filming wrapped in New Zealand, and with post-production underway, fans are eagerly waiting for the first trailer.
Until then, revisiting Ishiguro’s book might be the perfect way to prepare.
The Housemaid
By Freida McFadden
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A BookTok favorite turned psychological thriller, The Housemaid follows Millie, an ex-convict working for the seemingly perfect Winchesters—until their dark secrets start unraveling. Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried lead the cast in this suspenseful story, which arrives in December 2025, just in time for the holiday season.
Perfect for those who prefer edge-of-your-seat thrills to Christmas rom-coms.
People We Meet on Vacation
By Emily Henry
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Best friends-to-lovers fans can look forward to Netflix’s adaptation of Emily Henry’s rom-com hit, set to stream in January 2026. Tom Blyth and Emily Bader play Alex and Poppy, two best friends who spend a decade of vacations together before realizing what they truly mean to each other.
The film is directed by Brett Haley, with a screenplay by Yulin Kuang. Expect all the feel-good summer vibes we crave from Emily Henry’s beloved story.
Fourth Wing
By Rebecca Yarros
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Rebecca Yarros’ romantasy phenomenon is finally getting the screen treatment, with Amazon MGM Studios and Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society turning the Empyrean series into a multi-season show. While no cast or release date has been confirmed yet, industry chatter points to a premiere in 2026 or 2027.
With a fiery heroine, a dangerous war college, forbidden love, and yes—dragons—fans are bracing for a binge-worthy fantasy epic.
Atmosphere
By Taylor Jenkins Reid
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Taylor Jenkins Reid’s latest novel made waves even before it was published, with its film adaptation announced early on. The story, set during NASA’s 1980s Space Shuttle program, follows Joan, a physics professor chasing ambition, friendship, and love among astronauts.
Directed by Anna Boden and written by Ryan Fleck, the movie is expected in 2026 or 2027 and is already shaping up to be a soaring, emotional ride.
The Husbands
By Holly Gramazio
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Imagine going home and discovering an attic full of husbands—each one different, each one reshaping your life. That’s the quirky premise of Holly Gramazio’s novel, which Apple TV+ is turning into an eight-episode series.
While the release date hasn’t been confirmed, we do know that Juno Temple will star as Laurie in this upcoming comedic drama that blends magic realism with humor and heart.
Deep Cuts
By Holly Brickley
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Music, love, and obsession collide in Holly Brickley’s Deep Cuts, which is being adapted into a feature film starring Saoirse Ronan and Austin Butler. The story, which follows Percy and her complicated relationship with musician Joe across the 2000s music scene, has no official release date yet.
Still, with its Brooklyn bars, San Francisco dance floors, and a soundtrack likely to live rent-free in our heads, this one’s already on our watchlist.
The Woman in Cabin 10
By Ruth Ware
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Closing the list is a taut, icy thriller arriving on October 10, 2025, on Netflix. Keira Knightley stars as Lo, a travel magazine writer who swears she saw a woman thrown overboard during a luxury cruise—only for everyone to tell her she imagined it.
Packed with mystery and atmosphere, this is the perfect pick for a stormy night in.
What will you be watching first?
Gothic classics, swoony rom-coms, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, and dragon-filled fantasies are all making their way to our screens in the coming months and years.
With premieres set for both cinemas and streaming platforms, now’s the perfect time to revisit these books or finally pick them up before their stories unfold on screen.
So mark your calendars, gather your movie buddies, and get ready to experience these unforgettable tales in a whole new way.
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