Hey, book and movie fans! 2025 is bringing some amazing stories from books to your screens, whether it’s in theaters or on streaming platforms like Netflix.
From classic tales like Animal Farm to modern hits like Colleen Hoover’s Regretting You, there’s something for everyone.
We’ve got thrillers, dramas, sci-fi, and more, with big names like Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell stealing the spotlight.
Book Adaptations Releasing in 2025
Check out our list of the top 2025 movies and series based on books, plus a handy table to keep track of them all. Let’s dive in!
| Title | Based on | Release Date | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Åre Murders | Viveca Sten’s murder mystery novels Hidden in Snow and Hidden in the Shadows. | February 2025 | Netflix |
| Miss Austen | Miss Austen by Gill Hornby | February 2025 | BBC One PBS |
| The Leopard | Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa | March 2025 | Netflix |
| The Friend | 2018 novel by Sigrid Nunez | March 2025 | Theaters |
| Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip | Book of the same name by Judith Viorst. | March 2025 | Disney+ |
| Dope Thief | A 2009 novel by Dennis Tafoya | March 2025 | Apple TV+ |
| The Actor | Memory by Donald E. Westlake | March 2025 | Theaters |
| Little Siberia | a novel by Antti Tuomainen | March 2025 | Netflix |
| Mickey 17 | The 2022 novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. | March 2025 | Theaters |
| The Electric State | 2018 illustrated novel by Simon Stålenhag. | March 2025 | Netflix |
| The Last Anniversary | Liane Moriarty’s novel of the same name | March 2025 | BBC |
| The Life List | Novel of the same name by Lori Nelson Spielman | March 2025 | Netflix |
| Long Bright River | The 2020 book of the same name by Liz Moore | March 2025 | Peacock |
| On Swift Horses | Shannon Pufahl’s 2019 novel | April 2025 | Theaters |
| The Eternaut | comic of the same name by Héctor Germán Oesterheld and Francisco Solano López | April 2025 | Netflix |
| The Narrow Road to the Deep North | Novel of the same name by Richard Flanagan | April 2025 | Amazon Prime Video |
| The Amateur | 1981 novel by Robert Littell | April 2025 | Theaters |
| Fear Street: Prom Queen | R.L. Stine’s Fear Street series | May 2025 | Netflix |
| Clown in a Cornfield | Novel of the same name by Adam Cesare | May 2025 | Theaters |
| Forever | Judy Blume’s novel of the same name | May 2025 | Netflix |
| Murderbot | The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells | May 2025 | Apple TV+ |
| The Better Sister | Based on the 2019 novel by Alafair Burke | May 2025 | Amazon Prime Video |
| The Life of Chuck | Novella of the same name by Stephen King | June 2025 | Theaters |
| We Were Liars | Novel of the same name by E. Lockhart | June 2025 | Amazon Prime Video |
| The Survivors | Based on Jane Harper’s 2020 novel | June 2025 | Netflix |
| The Old Guard 2 | Based on his comic book, The Old Guard by Greg Rucka | July 2, 2025 | Netflix |
| Abraham’s Boys | Short story by Joe Hill (son of Stephen King) | July 11, 2025 | Theaters |
| My Oxford Year | Julia Whelan | August 1, 2025 | Netflix |
| She Rides Shotgun | 2017 novel of the same name by Jordan Harper. | August 1, 2025 | Theaters |
| The Thursday Murder Club | Richard Osman | August 28, 2025 | Netflix |
| The Roses | 1981 novel The War of the Roses by Warren Adler | August 29, 2025 | Theaters |
| The Long Walk | Stephen King | September 12, 2025 | Theaters |
| Regretting You | Colleen Hoover | October 24, 2025 | Theaters |
| The Running Man | Stephen King | November 7, 2025 | Theaters |
| Wicked: For Good | Gregory Maguire (Novel Basis) | November 23, 2025 | Theaters |
| Hamnet | Maggie O’Farrell | Nov. 27 (Limited), Dec. 12 (Wide), 2025 | Theaters |
| The Housemaid | Frieda McFadden | December 25, 2025 | Theaters |
| Klara and the Sun | Kazuo Ishiguro | 2025 (TBD) | Theaters |
| The Woman in Cabin 10 | Ruth Ware | 2025 (TBD) | Netflix |
| Frankenstein | Mary Shelley | 2025 (TBD) | Netflix/Theaters |
| The Perfect Nanny | Leila Slimani | 2025 (TBD) | TBD |
| The Lost Bus | Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire by Lizzie Johnson | 2025 (TBD) | Apple TV+ |
Movies and Series Already Released in 2025
Some awesome book adaptations have already hit screens this year. Here’s what you can watch right now:
- Mickey17 (March 2025, Theaters): A cool sci-fi flick based on a graphic novel, directed by Bong Joon Ho. It’s a wild ride you don’t want to miss!
- The Electric State (March 14, 2025, Netflix): This sci-fi gem, also from a graphic novel, is streaming on Netflix. It’s packed with adventure and stunning visuals.
- The Life List (End of March 2025, Netflix): A heartfelt Netflix movie based on a novel, perfect for fans of emotional stories.
- On Swift Horses (April 2025, Theaters): Starring Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter, and Daisy Edgar-Jones, this movie brings a touching novel to life.
- Long Bright River (2025): Amanda Seyfried stars in this series based on Liz Moore’s novel about family and addiction.
Upcoming Book Adaptations to Watch in 2025
Exciting Adaptations Coming Soon. The rest of 2025 is loaded with must-watch releases. Mark these dates on your calendar:
- Animal Farm (July 11, 2025, Theaters): George Orwell’s classic story about power and rebellion gets a fresh take by director Andy Serkis.
- My Oxford Year (August 1, 2025, Netflix): Based on Julia Whelan’s novel, this Netflix series mixes romance and big life choices.
- The Thursday Murder Club (August 28, 2025, Netflix): Richard Osman’s fun mystery novel turns into a Netflix series about retirees solving crimes.
- The Long Walk (September 12, 2025, Theatres): Stephen King’s intense novel about a deadly contest hits theaters.
- Regretting You (October 24, 2025, Theaters): Colleen Hoover’s emotional novel becomes a movie, perfect for fans of It Ends With Us.
- The Running Man (November 7, 2025, Theaters): Stephen King’s thriller, directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell, promises action.
- Wicked: For Good (November 23, 2025, Theaters): The second Wicked movie, based on the musical and novel, continues the magical story.
- Hamnet (November 27, 2025 – Limited; December 12, 2025 – Wide, Theaters): Maggie O’Farrell’s beautiful novel about Shakespeare’s family hits theaters with a moving story.
- The Housemaid (December 25, 2025, Theaters): Sydney Sweeney stars in this thrilling adaptation of Frieda McFadden’s novel.
2025 Adaptations to Watch (Dates TBD)
Some exciting projects are coming in 2025, but we don’t have exact dates yet. Keep an eye out:
- Klara and the Sun (2025, Theatres): Kazuo Ishiguro’s sci-fi novel about AI and love, directed by Taika Waititi with Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams.
- The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025, Netflix): Ruth Ware’s suspenseful novel becomes a thrilling Netflix series.
- Frankenstein (2025, Netflix/Theatres): Guillermo del Toro directs this fresh take on Mary Shelley’s classic monster tale.
- The Perfect Nanny (2025, Platform TBD): Leila Slimani’s creepy novel about a dangerous nanny is set for a chilling adaptation.
Why 2025 Is a Big Year for Book Adaptations
2025 is a huge year for book-to-screen fans! Whether you’re into Stephen King’s heart-pounding thrillers, Colleen Hoover’s emotional dramas, or classic stories like Frankenstein, there’s something for you. Netflix is bringing awesome series to your couch, while theatres are packed with big movies featuring stars like Jenna Ortega and Sydney Sweeney.
These adaptations bring your favourite books to life in exciting new ways. Keep Up with the Latest release dates, like for Klara and the Sun and Frankenstein, are still being finalised.
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