10 Highly Anticipated Book-to-Screen Adaptations Coming in 2026

Seven Dials Mystery - Jan. 15

Agatha Christie fans are in for a treat with this stylish Netflix series. Mia McKenna-Bruce stars as Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent, a curious young woman attending a fancy country-house party that suddenly takes a deadly turn. Even though it starts as a harmless prank quickly turns into a murder mystery, and Bundle finds herself trying to solve it before anyone else gets hurt.

Bridgerton - Jan. 29

Bridgerton is back, and season four finally gives Benedict Bridgerton his love story. This time, the romance begins at a dreamy masquerade ball, where Benedict falls for a mysterious woman known only as the Lady in Silver. What he doesn’t know is that she’s actually Sophie, a smart and hardworking maid with a complicated past. Based on Julia Quinn’s novel An Offer From a Gentleman, the new season brings fairy-tale romance yet again.

Wuthering Heights - Feb. 13

The classic love story that broke hearts for generations is back, this time with Margot Robbie as Catherine and Jacob Elordi as the intense and troubled Heathcliff. Directed by Emerald Fennell, this new version brings fresh energy to Emily Brontë’s dark and emotional tale. Set on wild, lonely moors, the story follows two people who love each other deeply but hurt each other just as much.

The Last Thing He Told Me - Feb 20

Jennifer Garner is back as Hannah in season two of The Last Thing He Told Me, continuing the emotional mystery based on Laura Dave’s bestselling novels. This time, Hannah and her stepdaughter try to settle into a new kind of normal when Hannah’s husband Owen suddenly returns. Of course, nothing about this family is ever simple.

Outlander - March 6

After years of time travel, romance, and adventure, Outlander is getting ready for its emotional farewell. The final season is based on Diana Gabaldon’s novel Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone and follows Jamie and Claire as they try to survive the chaos of the American Revolution. With war all around them, their love and loyalty are tested like never before.

Project Hail Mary - March 20

Andy Weir’s science-fiction bestseller gets a high-profile adaptation starring Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a teacher who wakes up alone on a spaceship with no memory of how he got there. Slowly, he discovers that he’s humanity’s last hope to prevent an extinction-level catastrophe back on Earth. Along the way, Ryland forms an unexpected bond with an alien ally facing a similar crisis.

Margo’s Got Money Troubles - April 15

This new Apple TV+ series brings Rufi Thorpe’s funny and heartfelt novel to life, with Elle Fanning playing Margo, a young mom who’s barely scraping by. When money problems pile up, she takes a surprising turn and starts an OnlyFans account with some unexpected advice from her wrestling-loving dad. The show blends humor, emotion, and real-life struggles as Margo tries to figure out how to support her child and still hold on to her sense of self.

The Odyssey - July 17

Christopher Nolan takes on one of the oldest adventure stories ever told with his big-screen version of The Odyssey. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, a hero trying to make his way home after the Trojan War. But the journey is anything but easy, filled with danger, strange creatures, and long years away from his family. Back home, his wife and son struggle to protect their kingdom while waiting for his return.

Verity - Oct. 2

Colleen Hoover’s twisty thriller Verity is coming to the big screen with Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway, and Josh Hartnett leading the cast. The story follows a struggling writer who’s hired to finish a famous author’s book after an accident leaves her unable to write. While staying in the author’s home, she stumbles across dark and unsettling secrets that change everything.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping - Nov. 20

This new Hunger Games chapter shifts focus to a young Haymitch Abernathy, long before he became Katniss Everdeen’s weary mentor. Joseph Zada steps into the iconic role, exploring Haymitch’s brutal early experiences in the arena and how they shaped his cynical survival instincts. Directed once again by franchise veteran Francis Lawrence, the film expands Panem’s history while staying rooted in character-driven storytelling.