2026 Book to Movie (and TV) Reading Challenge

Welcome to year ten of the Book to Movie (and TV) Challenge!

Let's see what books are coming to the screen in 2026. As usual, these releases are subject to change.

The info below comes from CinemaBlend.

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry - Netflix, January 9

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George R.R. Martin - January 18, HBO Max

Bridgerton - An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn - Bridgerton Season 4/Part 1: January 29, 2026 & Part 2: February 26, 2026, Netflix

Cold Storage by David Koepp - February 6, in theaters

Broken (contains “Crime 101” novella) by Don Winslow - Crime 101, February 13, in theaters

Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte - February 13, in theaters

Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover - March 13, in theaters

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - March 20, in theaters

The Dog Stars by by Peter Heller - March 27, in theaters

Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns by Lauren Weisberger - The Devil Wears Prada 2/May 1, in theaters

Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann - May 8, in theaters

Is God Is by Aleshea Harris - May 15, in theaters

The Odyssey by Homer - July 17, in theaters

The Book of Magic (Practical Magic 2) by Alice Hoffman - Practical Magic 2/September 18, in theaters

Verity by Colleen Hoover - October 2, in theaters

Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman - Other Mommy/October 9, in theaters

Whalefall by Daniel Kraus - October 16, in theaters

Remain by Nicholas Sparks & M. Night Shymalan - October 23, in theaters

Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) by Suzanne Collins - The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping/November 20, in theaters

The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis - November 26, in theaters (on Netflix Christmas Day)

Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert - December 18, in theaters

Upcoming Book Adaptations Without A Release Date

Book Lovers movie (by Emily Henry)
A Court Of Thorns And Roses TV show (by Sarah J. Mass)
Dark Matter Season 2 (by Blake Crouch)
The Dark Tower TV show (by Stephen King)
Fairy Tale TV show (by Stephen King)
Fourth Wing TV show (by Rebecca Yarros)
Funny Story movie (by Emily Henry)
Harry Potter TV show (by J.K. Rowling)
Margo’s Got Money Troubles TV Show (by Rufi Thorpe)
The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo movie (by Taylor Jenkins Reid)
Recursion movie and TV series (by Blake Crouch)
The Testaments TV series (by Margaret Atwood)

This list is by no means exhaustive. If you find out about any I haven't mentioned, leave me a comment and I'll add to the list.

Main Levels
The Enthusiast: read 1-3 books
First One to the Theater: read 4+ books

Read only books being made into movies/series for release in 2026 (you are not required to only read from the list above. As I stated, if you find another movie or TV series/mini-series, based on a book, coming out in 2026, feel free to read it).

Additional Levels

Not Ready to Let Go: read at least one (1) book made into a movie or series in 2025

Living in the Past: read at least one (1) book made into a movie in previous years

You can Google for previous years, or check Goodreads lists.

The Movie Was Better (What?!): watch the movie(s) for the book(s) you read.

*the additional levels are optional, you still must complete one of the main reading levels above

Additional Guidelines

• The books you read can count for other challenges. Ebooks, audiobooks, and traditional formats all count.
• The start date is January 1, 2026. End date is December 31, 2026.
• Remember, TV series/mini-series count too.
• Pick your level (and additional levels, if you like)
• Sign up below and grab the button (top of post). I hope you will join me!
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