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6 Book Series Like Red Rising to Read in 2026 Before Paramount's Movie
Paramount's Red Rising film adaptation gets director Francis Lawrence, so read these sci-fi series first.
In brief
Paramount's Red Rising film adaptation gets director Francis Lawrence, so read these sci-fi series first. Paramount's Red Rising film adaptation with Francis Lawrence directing will release in 2026, prompting readers to explore similar sci-fi series. Originally reported by CBR.
Red Rising Film Announcement
Paramount announced Red Rising's film adaptation with Francis Lawrence directing the first movie.
“Paramount has just announced that fan-favorite science-fiction series, Red Rising, is finally getting a film adaptation, as stated in The Hollywood Reporter.”
Red Rising Series Background
Pierce Brown's Red Rising series is an epic sci-fi dystopian series set on Mars far into the future.
“Pierce Brown's series is an epic, sci-fi dystopian series that takes place on the planet Mars far into the future.”
The Expanse Series
The Expanse series spans 9 books, concluding in 2022, with a Syfy-Prime Video adaptation ending its 6-season run that same year.
“The Expanse series spans 9 whole books, with its conclusion published in 2022.”
The Burning Series
The Burning series by Evan Winter features dragons, women who call them, and men who shapeshift into them.
“The Burning series, starting with The Rage of Dragons, tells the story of a powerless young man in search of revenge after his loved ones are murdered.”
Iron Widow Series
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao blends sci-fi and fantasy in a futuristic Chinese empire with psychic-powered mecha robots.
“Set in a futuristic Chinese empire, Xiran Jay Zhao's series is a masterful blend of sci-fi and fantasy.”
The Sun Eater Series
The Sun Eater series by Christopher Ruocchio depicts a society modeled after the Roman Empire set in deep space.
“Red Rising utilizes many world-building traits, such as naming conventions, social structures, and more, all inspired by the Roman Empire.”
The Hierarchy Series
The Hierarchy series by James Islington features a Roman-inspired sci-fi world with a magic system built around devouring the Will of the Many.
“The Will of the Many by James Islington from the Hierarchy series featuring a roman empire inspired sci-fi city”
Dune Series
Frank Herbert's Dune series, starting in 1965, has been revisited by many and is just as lauded as the film series.
“Frank Herbert Dune book cover Image via Chilton Books”
At a glance
Paramount's Red Rising film adaptation with Francis Lawrence directing will release in 2026, prompting readers to explore similar sci-fi series.
