From beloved novels to recent bestsellers, 2026 is bringing a wave of book adaptations to both big and small screens.
Film Adaptations
The Midnight Library
The bestselling novel finally gets its cinematic treatment. The story of infinite parallel lives translates beautifully to the screen, with a lead performance that’s already generating Oscar buzz.
Project Hail Mary
Andy Weir’s follow-up to The Martian gets the blockbuster treatment. The science is real, the stakes are enormous, and the friendship at the heart of the story is genuinely moving.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
This long-gestating adaptation is finally here. The centuries-spanning story required a massive production, but early footage suggests it was worth the wait.
TV Adaptations
The Name of the Wind
Fantasy fans have waited years for this. The epic series is getting the premium TV treatment, with a reported budget that rivals the biggest shows ever made.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
The novel about love and video games becomes a limited series. The casting is perfect, and the show captures the book’s emotional depth.
The Adaptation Challenge
Bringing books to screen is always risky. The best adaptations honor the source material while finding new ways to tell the story. Which of these will succeed? We’ll find out soon.