It’s going to be an exciting year with these 2025 book to screen adaptations to look forward to.
This year promises a thrilling lineup of projects that will bring some of the most cherished literary works to life on both the big and small screens. From gripping fantasy sagas to poignant contemporary dramas, the upcoming adaptations are set to captivate audiences and offer fresh interpretations of beloved stories. Whether you’re eager to see how a classic novel will be reinterpreted or curious about new adaptations of contemporary hits, this guide will keep you informed and excited for the year ahead. Buckle up for a year of literary adventures brought to life with visual splendor!
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Last updated: August 27th, 2024
Release Dates
Dog Man by Dav Pilkey
bookshop.org // Amazon
Release Info: January 31st, Theaters, Movie
Summary: Dog Man, half dog and half man, he is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat.
Starring: not announced yet
The Monkey by Stephen King (Trailer)
bookshop.org // Amazon // Audiobook
Release Info: February 21st, Theaters, Movie
Summary: When twin brothers Bill and Hal find their father’s old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start. The siblings decide to throw the toy away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years.
Starring: Theo James,, Osgood Perkins, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood
The Electric State by Simon Stålenhag
bookshop.org // Amazon
Release Info: March, Netflix, Movie
Summary: An orphaned teenager traverses the American West with a sweet but mysterious robot and an eccentric drifter in search of her younger brother.
Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci
The Amateur by Robert Littell
Amazon // Audiobook
Release Info: April 11th, Theaters, Movie
Summary: Follows a CIA cryptographer, who manages to blackmail his agency into training him to let him go after a group of terrorist who killed his wife in London.
Starring: Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Holt McCallany, Caitriona Balfe, Laurence Fishburne
Wicked pt 2 by Gregory Maguire
bookshop.org // Amazon // Audiobook
Release Info: November 26th, Theaters, Movie
Summary: The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
Starring: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum
2025 Books To Screen Adaptations
Movies Expected & Rumored
The Twits by Roald Dahl
bookshop.org // Amazon // Audiobook
Release Info: Netflix, Movie
Summary: A pair of wicked pranksters plan an elaborate heist along with their crew of highly-trained animals.
Starring: Emilia Clarke, Natalie Portman, Johnny Vegas, Margo Martindale
Cold Storage by David Koepp
bookshop.org // Amazon // Audiobook
Release Info: Theaters, Movie
Summary: A virus stored in a government facility gets out and wreaks havoc on the world.
Starring: Liam Neeson, Joe Keery, Georgina Campbell
For even more details on this series check out this blog post!
Crime 101 by Don Winslow
Audiobook
Release Info: Theaters, Movie
Summary: Centered on detective Lou Lubesnick tracking a jewel thief adhering to the “Crime 101” rules – a strict set of guidelines for the perfect heist.
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan
A Simple Favor 2 by Darcey Bell
bookshop.org // Amazon // Audiobook
Release Info: Theaters, Movie
Summary: Follows Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson as they head to the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman.
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Allison Janney
2025 Books To Screen Adaptations
Series Expected & Rumored
Reacher Season 3 by Lee Child
bookshop.org // Amazon // Audiobook
Release Info: early 2025, Prime Video, Series
Summary: Reacher joins forces with the DEA and goes undercover in a bid to bring down Zachary Beck, a suspected drug smuggler who uses a rug trade as a front for his illegal business
Starring: Alan Ritchson, Anthony Michael Hall, Sonya Cassidy, Olivier Richters
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
bookshop.org // Amazon // Audiobook
Release Info: Prime Video, Series
Summary: The story of a 17 year old girl from a wealthy family. Cady Sinclair spends her summers on a private island. After suffering a terrible accident she struggles to remember events that happened in her past.
Starring: Emily Alyn Lind, Rahul Kohli, Caitlin FitzGerald
For even more information on this series check out this post!
Will TrentSeason 3 by Karin Slaughter
bookshop.org // Amazon // Audiobook
Release Info: ABC, Series
Summary: Special Agent Will Trent was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta’s overwhelmed foster care system. Determined to make sure no one feels as he did, he now has the highest clearance rate.
Starring: Ramón Rodríguez, Erika Christensen, Iantha Richardson, Jake McLaughlin, Gina Rodriguez
For even more information on this series check out this blog post!
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 by Jenny Han
bookshop.org // Amazon // Audiobook
Release Info: Prime Video, Series
Summary: A love triangle between one girl and two brothers. A story about first love, first heartbreak, and the magic of that one perfect summer.
Starring: Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Jackie Chung, Rachel Blanchard
For even more details on this series check out this blog post!
Missing You by Harlan Coben
bookshop.org // Amazon // Audiobook
Release Info: Netflix, Limited Series
Summary: Detective Kat Donovan’s world unravels when she finds her estranged fiancé on a dating app. This leads Kat to reopen the unsolved mystery surrounding her father’s murder.
Starring: Richard Armitage, Rudi Dharmalingam, Jackie Knowles
2025 Books To Screen Adaptations: The Full List Of Every Exciting Adaptation Expected
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