> At a Glance
> – 18 novels become movies or series this year
> – Netflix leads with 10 of the projects
> – Colleen Hoover lands two films: Reminders of Him and Verity
> – Why it matters: Readers can watch favorite stories unfold on screen
Book lovers can binge adaptations from January through December, with fantasy, romance, mystery and sci-fi all represented.
January Drop
Netflix kicks off the year with five releases in four weeks.
- His and Hers (Jan. 8): Alice Feeney thriller stars Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal
- People We Meet on Vacation (Jan. 9): Emily Henry romance adaptation
- The Seven Dials Mystery (Jan. 15): Agatha Christie classic with Helena Bonham Carter and Martin Freeman
- Finding Her Edge (Jan. 22): YA skating drama
- Bridgerton Season 4 (Jan. 29): Benedict’s story continues Feb. 26
Big-Screen Dates
Warner Bros. unveils Wuthering Heights on Feb. 13 with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, scored by Charli xcx.
| Title | Date | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Reminders of Him | Mar. 16 | Universal |
| Project Hail Mary | Mar. 20 | Amazon MGM |
| Practical Magic 2 | Sept. 18 | Warner Bros. |
| Verity | Oct. 2 | TBD |
| Sunrise on the Reaping | Nov. 20 | Lionsgate |
| Dune: Part Three | Dec. 18 | Warner Bros. |
Returning Favorites
Apple TV+ brings back Jennifer Garner for season two of The Last Thing He Told Me on Feb. 20, based on Laura Dave’s sequel The First Time I Saw Him.
Starz closes the Outlander saga on March 6, adapting Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone.
Key Takeaways
- Netflix dominates with 10 adaptations
- Colleen Hoover fans get two films within seven months
- Sci-fi fans mark March 20 for Ryan Gosling in Project Hail Mark
- Holiday season offers blockbuster sequels: Practical Magic 2 and Dune: Part Three
Mark calendars now-18 beloved books become must-watch screen events this year.
