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If you’ve ever read a book and thought, “This NEEDS to be a movie,” then 2025 is going to be your year!
2024 already spoiled us with incredible adaptations—Turtles All The Way Down finally hit the screen, and who didn’t love seeing Henry Cavill in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare? (Be honest, you rewatched it for him too!)
But just wait until you see what’s coming next year.
From emotional dramas to thrilling adventures, the lineup of adaptations for 2025 has something for everyone.
Whether you’re a book lover, a movie buff, or someone who just loves seeing their favorite characters come to life, this list will make your TBR pile and watchlist even longer!
1. Verity by Colleen Hoover
If you loved It Ends With Us, get ready because Verity is next on Colleen Hoover’s adaptation list!
With Anne Hathaway confirmed as the enigmatic Verity Crawford, this Amazon MGM production is bound to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Directed by Michael Showalter (The Idea of You), this psychological thriller about secrets, lies, and forbidden truths is already buzzing with anticipation.
Release date: TBD
2. The Hunting Wives by May Cobb
Move over, quiet small-town life! May Cobb’s scandalous thriller is being adapted into a miniseries starring Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, and Dermot Mulroney.
Packed with obsession, seduction, and murder, The Hunting Wives promises drama in every episode.
Production wrapped in mid-2024, so you can expect this juicy series in early 2025.
Release date: Early 2025
3. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Guillermo del Toro is reimagining Frankenstein, and we couldn’t be more thrilled.
With a star-studded cast featuring Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac, Christoph Waltz, and Jacob Elordi, this Netflix adaptation picks up decades after the original story, and explores the aftermath of Frankenstein’s monster.
Gothic vibes, gorgeous visuals, and del Toro’s signature touch? Yes, please!
Release date: 2025
4. I Know What You Did Last Summer by Lois Duncan
The classic ‘90s horror is back and better than ever.
Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. reprise their iconic roles alongside newcomers Madelyn Cline and Nicholas Alexander Chavez.
Mark your calendars for July 2025 because this fresh take on a chilling favorite is set to terrify a whole new generation.
Release date: July 2025
5. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
If you haven’t read The Housemaid, now’s the time because Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and Brandon Sklenar are bringing Freida McFadden’s jaw-dropping thriller to life.
Directed by Paul Feig (A Simple Favor), this story of a housemaid uncovering deadly secrets will have you glued to the screen.
Release date: TBD
6. People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Emily Henry’s beloved People We Meet on Vacation is heading to Netflix, starring Tom Blyth and Emily Bader.
This heartwarming tale of opposites-attract besties navigating their feelings on annual summer trips is perfect for a cozy movie night.
Release date: TBD
7. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Fans of Daisy Jones & The Six, get ready! The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is finally making its way to Netflix.
While the cast hasn’t been announced, speculation is running wild, with names like Ana de Armas and Salma Hayek being fan favorites for Evelyn Hugo.
This old-Hollywood tale promises glamour, scandal, and heartbreak.
Release date: TBD
8. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
What would you do if you could explore all your “what-ifs”? Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library is officially in the works with StudioCanal.
This philosophical yet emotional journey through parallel lives is bound to strike a chord with audiences everywhere.
Release date: TBD
9. Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
Lucy Score’s viral romance Things We Never Got Over is coming to the small screen, thanks to Amazon MGM.
While casting is still in progress, fans have their dream picks ready, and Lucy Score is involved in the process, so expect a faithful adaptation of this beloved story.
Release date: TBD
10. The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Jennifer Lynn Barnes’s The Inheritance Games is making its way to TV.
With its billionaire secrets, intricate puzzles, and jaw-dropping twists, this series is set to be a binge-worthy phenomenon.
Release date: TBD
11. Dog Man by Dav Pilkey
Dav Pilkey, famous for Captain Underpants, also created Dog Man, a quirky children’s comic book series about a superhero who’s part dog, part man.
This spinoff from the Underpants series is getting a big-screen adaptation by DreamWorks Animation.
The movie promises fun for kids and fans of the comics as it brings this hilarious superhero to life.
Release Date: January 21, 2025
12. The Witcher: Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapkowski
Fans of The Witcher can look forward to a new anime movie based on Sapkowski’s short story collection Sword of Destiny.
This adaptation, titled A Little Sacrifice, features Doug Cockle (the voice of Geralt in the video games) and follows the success of The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (2021).
While waiting for Liam Hemsworth’s debut as Geralt in Season 4, this movie is a treat for the Witcher fandom.
Release Date: February 11, 2025, on Netflix
13. Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy by Helen Fielding
Renée Zellweger returns as Bridget Jones in this Valentine’s Day release based on Helen Fielding’s 2013 novel.
In Mad About The Boy, Bridget tackles single parenthood and online dating with her signature humor and chaos.
The romantic comedy is sure to rekindle your love for this quotable character.
Release Date: February 14, 2025, on Peacock
14. Not Without Hope by Nick Schuyler and Jeré Longman
This harrowing true story of survival, based on the 2010 book by Nick Schuyler, recounts a tragic boating accident involving three NFL players in 2009.
Starring Zachary Levi and Josh Duhamel, the movie promises to be an emotional journey about resilience and hope.
Release Date: February 20, 2025, in theaters
15. The Unbreakable Boy by Scott Michael LeRette
Zachary Levi stars in this heartwarming adaptation of Scott Michael LeRette’s memoir about his autistic son Austin, who also has brittle-bone disease.
The Unbreakable Boy is an uplifting story about unconditional love and personal growth.
After delays, the movie finally hits theaters in 2025.
Release Date: February 20, 2025
16. The Electric State by Simon Stalenhag
The Russo brothers bring Simon Stalenhag’s visually stunning sci-fi book to Netflix, starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt.
The story follows a teen and her small robot on a journey through a post-apocalyptic America.
Expect Black Mirror-meets-Fallout vibes in this highly anticipated adaptation.
Release Date: March 13, 2025, on Netflix
17. The Amateur by Robert Littell
Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, and Laurence Fishburne star in this spy thriller directed by James Hawes.
Based on Robert Littell’s 1981 novel, the movie follows a CIA cryptographer seeking vengeance for his fiancée’s murder.
This gripping adaptation is set to bring the classic novel to life once again.
Release Date: April 11, 2025, in theaters
18. Mickey7 by Edward Ashton
Director Bong Joon-ho’s next big project is Mickey 17, based on Edward Ashton’s 2022 sci-fi novel.
The movie stars Robert Pattinson as Mickey, a “disposable employee” sent to colonize an ice planet.
With its high-concept premise and stellar cast, this is one to watch for sci-fi fans.
Release Date: April 18, 2025, in theaters
19. How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell
The beloved How to Train Your Dragon series is getting a live-action remake!
Directed by Dean DeBlois, the movie will reimagine Hiccup and Toothless’s journey in a fresh new way while staying true to Cressida Cowell’s enchanting books.
Release Date: June 13, 2025, in theaters
20. The Twits by Roald Dahl
Netflix is giving Roald Dahl’s The Twits its first-ever movie adaptation.
This animated film brings the quirky 1980 novel about a prank-loving couple to life.
Fans of Dahl’s imaginative worlds can look forward to another unforgettable addition to his cinematic legacy.
Release Date: June 13, 2025, in theaters
21. Cold Storage by David Koepp
Liam Neeson, Joe Keery (Stranger Things), and Sosie Bacon (Smile) team up in this intense thriller based on David Koepp’s 2019 novel.
Cold Storage tells the gripping story of a group of strangers who must work together to contain a deadly, fast-spreading organism.
With Koepp’s blockbuster experience (Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible), this movie promises suspense, action, and plenty of chills.
Release Date: September 18, 2025, in theaters
22. The Running Man by Stephen King
Stephen King’s 1982 dystopian novel returns to the big screen under the direction of Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Scott Pilgrim).
This gripping remake stays true to King’s original vision, following a man forced to compete in a violent reality TV show to provide for his family.
Set in the very year King imagined, the film features a stellar cast, including Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, and Emilia Jones.
You can expect a dark, thrilling, and thought-provoking adaptation.
Release Date: November 21, 2025, in theaters
23. Animal Farm by George Orwell
George Orwell’s iconic novella comes to life in this ambitious adaptation of Animal Farm.
The film revisits the rise and fall of a rebellion led by farm animals, as it delves into themes of power, corruption, and betrayal that remain as relevant as ever.
With innovative animation and storytelling techniques, this new take on Manor Farm’s infamous characters—Napoleon, Snowball, and Boxer—promises a visually stunning and emotionally charged experience.
Release Date: July 11, 2025, in theaters
It’s such an exciting time for readers who love to see their favorite stories brought to life, and I just know these adaptations will not disappoint.
I’m already adding a few of these to my watchlist (and my TBR pile, of course).
Which one are you most excited to see?
I’d love to know what you think about these upcoming adaptations—drop a comment and let’s chat!
Here’s to a year full of book-to-screen magic. Happy reading and watching!
