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13 books turning into movies next year
13 books get adapted into films and TV shows in 2026.
In brief
13 books get adapted into films and TV shows in 2026. 13 books including 'Dune Messiah' and 'Pride and Prejudice' are set to be adapted into movies and TV shows in 2026. Originally reported by Business Insider.
Dune Messiah
Dune Messiah is set to be adapted into a film in 2026, following the events of Dune Part Two.
“Dune Messiah”
Whalefall
Whalefall, published in 2023, is adapted into a film with Austin Abrams and Josh Brolin.
“Whalefall”
Wildwood
Wildwood, a 2011 novel, is adapted into a stop-motion film with Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay.
“Wildwood”
Klara and the Sun
Klara and the Sun, a 2021 novel, is adapted into a film with Jenna Ortega and Mia Tharia.
“Klara and the Sun”
The Good Daughter
The Good Daughter, a 2017 thriller, is adapted into a Peacock series with Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy.
“The Good Daughter”
Being Heumann
Being Heumann, a 2020 memoir, is adapted into a film with Ruth Madeley and Mark Ruffalo.
“Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist”
Victorian Psycho
Victorian Psycho, published in 2025, is adapted into a film with Maika Monroe.
“Victorian Psycho”
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol, adapted into a film with Johnny Depp and Rupert Grint, releases on November 13.
“A Christmas Carol”
The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard, a 2022 novel, is adapted into a Netflix series called Guarding Stars with Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki.
“The Bodyguard”
Sunrise on the Reaping
Sunrise on the Reaping, a Hunger Games prequel, is adapted into a film with Mckenna Grace and Jesse Plemons.
“Sunrise on the Reaping”
The Titan's Curse
The Titan's Curse, the third Percy Jackson book, is adapted into a Disney+ series with Walker Scobell and Leah Sava Jeffries.
“The Titan's Curse”
In a Holidaze
In a Holidaze, a 2020 holiday romance, is adapted into a Netflix series with Maddie Ziegler and Graham Phillips.
“In a Holidaze”
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice, a 2024 adaptation, is set to be adapted into a Netflix series with Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden.
“Pride and Prejudice”
The short version
13 books including 'Dune Messiah' and 'Pride and Prejudice' are set to be adapted into movies and TV shows in 2026.
