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2026: Books Explode Onto Screens!
24 Jan
Summary
- Numerous beloved books are being adapted for screens in 2026.
- Adaptations range from romance and thrillers to sci-fi and YA.
- Popular authors like Emily Henry and Colleen Hoover have multiple works adapted.
The year 2026 is set to be a landmark year for book-to-screen adaptations, with a significant number of popular novels and memoirs making their way to Netflix, theaters, and television. Early January saw the debut of Emily Henry's "People We Meet on Vacation" on Netflix, signaling a strong start for the year's adaptations.
Fans can anticipate a diverse range of genres, including thrilling mysteries like Alice Feeney's "His & Hers" and Agatha Christie's "Seven Dials." Romantic comedies and dramas will be represented by Emily Henry's "People We Meet on Vacation" and Jennifer Iacopelli's "Finding Her Edge," a YA novel loosely based on Jane Austen's "Persuasion."
Colleen Hoover fans have much to look forward to with adaptations of "Reminders of Him" (March 13) and "Verity" (Oct. 2). The sci-fi genre is bolstered by Andy Weir's "Project Hail Mary," starring Ryan Gosling, set for release on March 20. Another major release is the highly anticipated "Wuthering Heights" adaptation, directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, hitting theaters February 13.
Further bolstering the lineup are adaptations of Helen Macdonald's memoir "H is for Hawk," a new "Bridgerton" season based on "An Offer From a Gentleman" (Jan. 29), and the YA post-apocalyptic novel "This is Not a Test" (Feb 20). Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan have also teamed up for the supernatural love story "Remain," releasing October 23.
The year also includes "Sunrise on the Reaping," a new "Hunger Games" prequel set for November 20, featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. This extensive list demonstrates a robust trend of literary works finding new life on screen throughout 2026.
