9 Books Being Adapted Into Movies & TV Shows in 2026
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2026 is shaping up to be a huge year for book lovers. From modern romance favorites to epic fantasy worlds, these are the books everyone will be talking about once they hit the screens this year.
People We Meet on Vacation — Emily Henry
This one's a fan-favorite romance that feels like it was made for the screen. Expect chemistry, a slow burn, oh, and yearning, lots of yearning.
2. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — George R.R. Martin
Set roughly 100 years before A Game of Thrones, this prequel follows Sir Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg (who just happens to be a young Aegon Targaryen.) Lighter and funnier than its counterparts, consider this the perfect fix for your Westeros withdrawals.
3. Verity — Colleen Hoover
This romantic psychological thriller keeps you guessing long after the story ends. It’s dark, unsettling, and honestly kind of unhinged at times. People are going to argue online about this one for months.
4. Wuthering Heights — Emily Brontë
A dark, obsessive revenge love story perfect for fans of "You." Expect this one to be a cultural moment, with its romantic gothic aesthetics influencing every corner of the internet. Did we mention it stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi?
5. Sense & Sensibility — Jane Austen
Another Austen classic is headed to the big screen. This timeless story follows two sisters with very different approaches to love, reason, and emotion.
6. Project Hail Mary — Andy Weir
If you loved The Martian, this is an easy one to add to your list. Another high-stakes sci-fi survival story with heart, Weir proves once again that science can be thrilling for the big screen.
7. The Magician’s Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia) — C.S. Lewis
The origin story of Narnia. Chronologically, this is the first book in the series that promises a deeper, darker look at the world. But honestly, you had us at directed by Greta Gerwig.
8. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping — Suzanne Collins
This long-awaited prequel centers on Haymitch Abernathy during the brutal 50th Hunger Games. With double the tributes and darker political themes, it’s one of the franchise’s most unsettling entries yet.
9. The Odyssey — Homer
Perhaps the most anticipated on this list, Christopher Nolan takes on one of the most influential stories ever told. With a star-studded cast as epic as the story itself, it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest cinematic events of the year.
