Book adaptations releasing in 2026

Movies and TV shows based on beloved books are hitting screens in 2026 — from classic novels to modern thrillers and epic fantasies. Here’s what to watch (or read before you watch!) (Unsplash)

Finding Her Edge: Adapted into a Netflix series from Jennifer Iacopelli’s novel, this romantic drama, set in the competitive world of figure skating premieres in January 2026, blending sports, relationships, and personal growth. (wikipedia)

Wuthering Heights: A fresh screen adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic gothic romance arrives in February 2026, starring Margot Robbie as Catherine and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. It promises a vivid reinterpretation of the stormy Yorkshire tale. (wikipedia)

Sunrise on the Reaping: This movie adapts Suzanne Collins’s dystopian novel set decades before The Hunger Games, exploring the brutal 50th Hunger Games and the formative trials of a young Haymitch Abernathy. Scheduled for November 20, 2026. (wikipedia)

The Cat in the Hat: Dr. Seuss’s classic children’s book gets a new animated adaptation in November 2026, bringing the mischievous feline and his chaotic antics to life with star voice actors and colourful animation. (wikipedia)

The Chronicles of Narnia- The Magician’s Nephew: Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s fantasy prequel takes us back to the origins of Narnia, the creation of the world and the discovery of ancient magic with a late 2026 theatrical and Netflix rollout. (wikipedia)

Verity: Based on Colleen Hoover’s psychological thriller, this film adaptation stars Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson. It follows a struggling writer tasked with finishing a famous author’s work, only to uncover dark, unsettling secrets. October 2026 release. (wikipedia)