The coming years will see lots of books turned into movies and shows. Big studios are grabbing top-selling novels, old classics, and new suspense tales for bold screen projects. Fans who love reading can’t wait. Viewers who enjoy films feel hyped too. Because major stories from pages may land on screens by 2025 or 2026. Here’s a roundup of fifteen book-based adaptations already locked in or set to drop shortly. One after another opens up fresh worlds along with bold personalities. From sci-fi to love stories, these versions jump into whodunits, magical tales, or timeless books.
The Electric State
This version is based on Simon Stålenhag’s picture-driven sci-fi book. A teen roams a vintage-style future U.S., tagged along by a robotic pal. Set to drop in 2025, it blends heartfelt moments with striking visuals. Fans rallied around the original thanks to its moody artwork and subtle, bleak vibe. The movie tries to hold onto that close, personal feel, but opens things up for more people to connect. You’ll see moments of journeying mixed with quiet sadness as they wander across a world where machines are slowly breaking down.
Frankenstein
Mary Shelley’s famous book is getting a fresh twist. Set for 2025, this film dives into science versus right and wrong using moody, shadowy visuals. Frankenstein ranks among the most powerful tales in history. Even now, its ideas hit home when we question how far tech should go. Instead of copying the past, this one pushes new energy into the old story, yet keeps focus on the raw struggle between maker and what was made.
Hamnet
Maggie O’Farrell’s prizewinning book hits cinemas near the end of 2025. Instead of focusing on Shakespeare, it dives into his son Hamnet’s world, where sorrow, affection, and art mix in Tudor times. Readers everywhere connected with its soft rhythm and personal voice. While rooted in history, the movie aims to keep that deep family heartbeat alive. With luck, the screen version will feel calm but strong, much like the pages it came from.
The Housemaid
This psychological thriller from Freida McFadden hits screens in December 2025. A young woman takes a job at a rich family’s house soon she uncovers hidden truths. Famous for unexpected turns, it blew up on streaming apps along with reader groups. The film version pushes suspense further but holds tight to the personal viewpoint that hooked fans.
The Woman in Cabin 10
Ruth Ware’s hit thriller hits theatres in 2025 as a movie. A travel writer spots something off during a high-end cruise. Readers loved how tense and closed in the novel feels. The film wants to make you feel trapped just like the characters. Fast cuts mixed with mental strain should give it an edge among whodunits.
People We Meet on Vacation
Emily Henry’s favourite romance tale hits theatres January 9, 2026. This one follows pals reuniting on holiday after drifting apart for ages. Readers loved it thanks to gentle laughs and heartfelt moments. The movie wants to keep that cosy feel but also show off stunning scenery. Anyone into love stories will check if the main duo spark well together.
Project Hail Mary
Andy Weir’s sci-fi book hits theatres in 2026. A lone astronaut races against time to protect our planet. Science stays real, feelings hit deep. Bright visuals mix with unexpected human moments, setting up a big-screen spectacle. Fans can expect thrills paired with soul, just like his past stories.
Wuthering Heights
Emily Brontë’s famous novel is getting another movie by early 2026. Instead of just romance, it digs into how deep feelings can twist lives. While past versions felt tame, this one wants bold images that hit hard. Although set long ago, issues like longing, status struggles, and payback still feel real now. Because mood matters here, sweeping moors play a big role in matching the characters’ inner storms.
Verity
A Colleen Hoover hit thriller drops in October 2026. It’s about a broke writer digging into someone else’s half-finished manuscript, then stumbling on twisted truths. Wild plot turns turned it into a social media explosion. The movie version plans to hold tight to the mind games but amp up the visual drama. When it hits, this could easily dominate every pop culture chat that season.
Sense and Sensibility
Jane Austen’s well-known story hits cinemas again in 2026. This book dives into romance, kinship, plus how society sets rules yet still feels fresh today. The new movie aims to hold onto the grace of her era, but with current feelings mixed in. Memorable personalities, lovely backdrops, along subtle laughs should draw in fans and those seeing it for the first time.
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
The fantasy realm of Narnia returns in a movie set for release on November 26, 2026. Instead of continuing after the first tale, this one steps back, showing how everything began. We’ll see Narnia being formed, along with the roots of its battle between light and darkness. Expect a blend of bold adventures, fresh settings, plus ideas that hit deeper notes. Thanks to upgraded tools, the look should pop more vividly than in earlier films.
The Twits
Roald Dahl’s odd little story turns into a cartoon movie in 2025. With wild characters and offbeat laughs, it follows a cheeky pair stirring up trouble. Instead of just copying the book, this version adds fresh visuals but keeps the silly spirit alive. So viewers who love Dahl or just enjoy messy adventures will find something lively here.
Bambi: The Reckoning
This take pushes Felix Salten’s old Bambi into grittier territory. Set to drop in 2025, it flips the tale into something eerie and unsettling instead. The woods feel harsher now, more about staying alive than gentle moments. Rather than repeating what came before, this one reshapes the whole vibe for today’s viewers.
The Midnight Library
Matt Haig’s well-known book will hit screens in 2025. Inside a mystical library, a woman dives into the different paths her life could’ve taken. People are connected with how they handle their regret in life. find meaning in it, or make decisions. Instead of just focusing on fantasy, the film mixes this with real human feelings. Because of this approach, the movie will reach the audience. Audiences will also get something new to watch.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Taylor Jenkins Reid’s hit book hits theatres in 2025. A legendary actress shares her journey, along with secrets from her seven weddings. Readers loved it because it felt flashy but also heartfelt. Fans expect the movie to capture vintage Hollywood vibes, tangled love lives, and big truths to come out.
