Book lovers and movie fans have plenty to look forward to in 2026, with an exciting slate of book-to-screen adaptations heading to theaters and streaming platforms. From bestselling romance novels and psychological thrillers to fantasy epics, literary classics, and beloved young-adult stories, Hollywood continues to mine books for its most anticipated films and TV shows.
Whether you’re eager to see your favorite characters brought to life or searching for the next adaptation to add to your watchlist, this guide covers all the major movies and television series based on books coming out in 2026. Below, you’ll find a comprehensive list of confirmed and highly anticipated adaptations:
2026 Movie Adaptations (Book → Film)
1. People We Meet on Vacation (film) — Jan 9, 2026.
Based on the bestselling romance novel by Emily Henry.
2. Wuthering Heights (film) — Feb 14, 2026.
New adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic romance.
3. Sense & Sensibility (film) — Sep 11, 2026
New Jane Austen adaptation.
4. Verity (film) — Oct 2, 2026
Psychological thriller based on Colleen Hoover’s novel.
5. Remain (film) — Oct 23, 2026
Supernatural/romantic thriller from Nicholas Sparks & M. Night Shyamalan.
6. The Cat in the Hat (animated film) — Nov 6, 2026
Based on Dr. Seuss’s beloved children’s book.
7. Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games prequel) — Nov 20, 2026
Based on Suzanne Collins’s novel
8. The Magician’s Nephew (fantasy film) — Nov 26, 2026
C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia story.
2026 TV & Streaming Series Based on Books
January – March 2026
1. Run Away (TV series) — Jan 1, 2026
Netflix thriller based on Harlan Coben’s novel
2. His & Hers (limited series) — Netflix, Jan 8, 2026
Mystery thriller adapted from Alice Feeney’s boo
3. Girl Taken (TV series) — Paramount+, Jan 8, 2026
Thriller based on the novel Baby Doll by Hollie Overton
4. Seven Dials (limited series) – Netflix, Jan 15, 2026
Adaptation of the novel by Agatha Christie.
5. Bridgerton – Season 4 (series) — Netflix Jan 29 & Feb 26, 2026
Follows story inspired by An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
6. Young Sherlock (series) — Prime Video, Mar 4, 2026
Based on Andrew Lane’s Young Sherlock Holmes books
7. Every Year After (series) – Possible 2026 release
Based on Carley Fortune’s novel Every Summer After
8. Off-Campus Series (romantic drama) – Likely 2026 release
Adaptation of Elle Kennedy’s book series Off Campus.
9. (In development) Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ reboot – Aiming for late 2026 release
BBC drama based on Sue Townsend’s book
Genres Highlight
Romance
- People We Meet on Vacation (Netflix film)
- Wuthering Heights (film)
- Bridgerton – Season 4 (Netflix series)
- Every Year After (series)
- Off Campus (series)
Thriller & Mystery
- Verity (film)
- Remain (film)
- Run Away (series)
- His & Hers (series)
- Girl Taken (series)
- Seven Dials (series)
Fantasy & Classics
- Sense & Sensibility (film)
- The Magician’s Nephew (film)
- Young Sherlock (series)
- Sunrise And The Reaping (film)
Comedy
- The Cat In The Hat (film)
- Secret Diary Of Adrien Mole (series)
