Bookworms, it’s grab your bookmarks and mark your calendars: 2026 is officially the year books take over the screen! From steamy campus romance to a magical world of wizards and witches, your favorite fictional worlds are moving from the shelf to the spotlight.
In the first quarter alone, several bestsellers have already been adapted into movies and TV shows this 2026, namely Project Hail Mary, Hell University, People We Meet on Vacation, and Reminders of Him. But there is more to come!
If you want to see your favorite characters and worlds come to life, let’s hit the ultimate 2026 Book-to-Screen Power List.
Off Campus
Elle Kennedy’s bestselling series Off Campus is coming to life, starting with a first season based on The Deal.
Hannah Wells trades tutoring sessions with cocky hockey captain Garrett Graham to win over her crush. In exchange for her help with his grades, Garrett agrees to a high-profile "pretend" date to make her crush jealous. While Garrett only agrees to the arrangement to save his plummeting GPA and his future pro career, an unexpected spark quickly turns their charade into an intense physical connection. As the fake dating world blurs with reality, Garrett must convince Hannah that the "bad boy" she's helping is actually the man she truly wants.
Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli (who already starred in a book-turned-movie, Along for the Ride) are set to play the lead characters, Hannah and Garrett.
The series will be released on Prime Video on May 13, 2026.
Bonus: it’s been renewed for Season 2!
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Every Year After
Based on Carley Fortune’s Every Summer After, the series adaptation will also follow a story about second-chance romance between two childhood friends.
After a decade of punishing herself for a past mistake, Persephone “Percy” Fraser returns to her childhood lakeside home for a funeral. There, she finds herself pulled back into the orbit of her first love, Sam Florek. For six inseparable summers, their deep friendship evolved into a breathtaking romance, only to fall spectacularly apart in a single moment. Now, over the course of one weekend, Percy must finally confront her past choices to see if their connection is strong enough to survive the mistakes of their youth.
Sadie Soverall and Matt Cornett are set to play young Percy and young Sam, while Michael Bradway and Abigail Cowen will play the adult versions of the lead characters.
The series will be released on Prime Video on June 10, 2026.
Verity
From the author of the global phenomenon It Ends with Us, this psychological thriller is heading to the big screen!
Lowen Ashleigh accepts a job to complete a hit book series for injured author Verity Crawford. While sorting through Verity’s office, Lowen discovers a hidden, bone-chilling autobiography containing horrifying admissions about the night the Crawford family was forever altered. As Lowen falls for Verity's husband, Jeremy, she must decide whether to keep the manuscript’s devastating secrets hidden or use the truth to destroy his devotion to his wife.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
Years before the events of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, this prequel will unveil the creation of Narnia and the dark origins of the White Witch.
A magical ring transports two friends to a hidden world where they accidentally awaken an ancient, power-hungry sorceress determined to destroy everything in her path. Their mistake leads them to witness the Great Lion, Aslan, as his song creates the wondrous land of Narnia and offers a glimmer of hope against the encroaching evil.
Greta Gerwig will direct this reboot, with Emma Mackey and Daniel Craig starring as Jadis, the White Witch, and Uncle Andrew, respectively.
The reboot film will be released in theatres on November 26, 2026.
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Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone
The most-loved fantasy series is making its return to the screen for a new generation of Wizarding World magic. This fresh start begins with a faithful, multi-episode adaptation of the first book, The Philosopher's Stone.
Harry Potter’s world is turned upside down on his eleventh birthday when he discovers he is actually a wizard with a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Alongside his new friends Ron and Hermione, Harry is whisked away to an enchanted castle filled with disappearing staircases, magical paintings, and deep-rooted mysteries. This foundational adventure marks the beginning of a legendary journey as Harry steps out of the cupboard under the stairs and into a realm of magic he never knew existed.
The TV series adaptation will star an ensemble cast with a brand-new cast portraying the iconic Golden Trio. The lead roles have officially been filled by Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger.
The series will be released on HBO Max on December 25, 2026.
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The Housemaid’s Secret
After the success of the first film, Freida McFadden’s sequel to The Housemaid is bringing Millie back for another round of dangerous secrets.
Desperate to keep her dark past hidden, Millie takes another job as a cleaning lady for the wealthy and mysterious Garricks. Though the position seems perfect, Millie becomes increasingly unsettled by the bloodied laundry and muffled crying coming from Mrs. Garrick’s locked room. After a chilling discovery behind that closed door, Millie makes a dangerous vow to protect the shadows of the penthouse—no matter how far she has to go to make Mr. Garrick pay.
Sydney Sweeney will reprise her role as Millie. She will be joined by Kirsten Dunst as Wendy Garrick, the family matriarch whose mysterious, fragile state hides a dark secret.
The movie is set to hit theaters on December 17, 2027.
Which adaptation are you excited to see on the big screen? Are your favorites part of this list?
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