Literature Taking Over Hollywood: Upcoming Book Adaptations
Staff Writer // Bethany Hanson
In this day and age, plenty of popular books are being adapted into movies and television shows. Some adaptations are known for being notoriously bad, like the Percy Jackson movies, while others remain nostalgic for generations to come. This list of upcoming book adaptations has a wide variety of stories that are deeper than meets the surface. These highly anticipated adaptations will hopefully stand out in the coming years and won’t fall into a list of “worst book adaptations,” but for now, we are just along for the ride, eagerly awaiting each release date.
Expected November 20, 2026
Suzanne Collin’s The Hunger Games trilogy is arguably one of the most popular books to movie adaptations. In 2023, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes adaptation brought fans back to the universe Collins’s built all those years ago grossing over $300 million in the box office. Now, on November 20, 2026, fans will get to share that experience again with Sunrise on the Reaping.
The adaptation will feature Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy, a tribute in the 50th Hunger Games. Because this game is a quarter quell, there are double the number of tributes. Haymitch has to navigate the dangerous Hunger Games arena in order to win.
Expected in 2027
As a way to get over her writer’s block, January swaps genres with author and neighbor Gus Everett. This sparks the beginning of a romance that will have viewers on the edge of their seats.
Emily Henry has gained more popularity on with the rise of BookTok and hasn’t slowed down since. It’s finally time for her first adult novel, Beach Read, to have its adaptation. While it doesn’t have an official release date, Phoebe Dynevor, most known as Daphne Bridgerton in the Bridgerton adaptation, is set to play protagonist January Andrews in this fun contemporary romance. Yulin Kuang is directing, who recently adapted Henry’s novel People We Meet on Vacation, which was a huge success with Netflix audiences.
Expected in 2027
Sticking with the romance themes, Chloe Walsh’s bestselling Boys of Tommen series was recently announced to be in the works for an Amazon Prime series. The first season will adapt the first two books in the series, Binding 13 and Keeping 13.
This book follows Shannon Lynch, the new girl at the private school, Tommen College in Ballylaggin, Ireland. While there, she meets the star rugby player Johnny Kavanaugh. Boys of Tommen beautifully captures this beautiful romance while juggling darker topics like domestic violence. There’s been no cast, but audiences can expect a 2027 release date.
Expected in 2026
The Love Hypothesis by bestselling author, Ali Hazelwood, is expected to hit screens sometime in 2026. Lili Reinhart, known as Betty Cooper in Riverdale, will star as Olive Smith. Dr. Adam Carlsen will be played by Tom Bateman, known Bouc on Murder on the Orient Express and its sequels.
Olive decides to date Adam to prove to her friend that she is over her ex. Besides fake dating, this romance features fun tropes such as forced proximity. Anyone who loves a STEM-romance should keep their eyes out in the near future. There’s lots of banter and wit, perfect for people who love a good time.
Expected May 13, 2026
In recent times, hockey romances such as Heated Rivalry are gaining popularity, and Elle Kennedy’s The Deal is no exception. This television series will premiere on Prime Video on May 13, 2026. This sports romance stars Ella Bright who is known for the role of Darrell Rivers in the series Malory Towers playing Hannah, and Belmont Cameli, recognized for his role as Eli in Along for the Ride, playing Garrett in the first season.
Hannah agrees to tutor hockey player Garrett in a mutually beneficial agreement to fake date, Hannah hoping to get eh attention of her crush. This romance plays on fun cliches while simultaneously balancing personal relationships and real struggles. Hockey romance fans will definitely want to save the date for this adaptation.
It’s going to be exciting to see all of these adaptations come to life. This list features different romance tropes for everyone, or if you prefer something more dystopian, Sunrise on the Reaping will indulge that fix excellently. If you’re like me, I’d suggest reading all of these wonderful books before watching their adaptations. So, find that comfy spot on the couch, pour a cup of tea, and get reading, because some of these books are not short.