2026 has definitely been the year of the book adaptation.
We started off strong with Emily Henry’s first adaptation, People We Meet on Vacation and more recently Remarkably Bright Creatures has dropped on Netflix.
Of course, The Other Bennet Sister is one of the most talked about TV shows right now. Oh and who could forget Project Hail Mary?
So what else will we be watching this year?
Off Campus
Off Campus follows an elite ice hockey team, and the women in their lives, as they grapple with love, heartbreak, and self-discovery—forging deep friendships and enduring bonds while navigating the complexities that come with transitioning into adulthood.
Season One follows the sexy and fun “opposites attract” romance between quiet songwriter, Hannah, and Briar University’s all-star hockey athlete, Garrett.
A second season has already been confirmed!
Prime Video, 13th May
Rivals Season 2
The battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches a fever pitch as the war between Corinium and Venturer enters a dangerous new phase.
More ruthless than ever, Tony Baddingham is determined to dismantle his rivals piece by piece, weaponising scandal and manipulating those closest to him to maintain his grip on power.
Amidst the hedonistic glamour of 80s excess, the personal lives of our Rutshire heroes spiral into chaos. Marriages fracture under the weight of ambition, illicit affairs threaten to shatter families, and long-buried secrets ignite with explosive consequences.
As rivalries push everyone to the brink, loyalties are tested and hearts are broken in the pursuit of victory. But what is the true cost of war?
Disney+, May 15th
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
We’re heading back into the world of Panem, this time 24 years before the first film.
A young Haymitch Abernathy is selected to compete in the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell, with the quells held to mark each 25th anniversary of The Capitol’s war victory over the Districts, which adds a twist to the annual Hunger Games rules.
For the 50th Hunger Games, each district of Panem must send twice the number of tributes to the Capitol, who will fight to the death in said Hunger Games.
In cinemas, November 20th
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice is back, this time with Dolly Alderton behind the scenes writing a fresh take on the beloved story.
It’s one of the most iconic novels of all time, is coming to Netflix as an all-new six-part limited series.
Oh and Saoirse Ronan’s husband, Jack Lowden, will play Mr Darcy in this version. Colour us intrigued!
Netflix, 2026
The Odyssey
Another classic story that will get the big screen treatment this year is The Odyssey.
And there’s only one person who can take on this job – Christopher Nolan.
It’s an all-star cast including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland. And we can’t wait to watch!
In cinemas, July 17th
Verity
Adapted from Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, this seductive, psychological thriller follows renowned author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway) and Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson), a struggling writer who relocates to the remote Crawford estate to ghostwrite for Verity.
After Lowen uncovers what appears to be Verity’s chilling autobiographical notes, she wrestles with the disturbing and twisted confessions about Verity’s husband Jeremy (Josh Hartnett), and finds it hard to separate fiction from reality, manipulation from attraction, and opportunity from obsession.
How exciting!
In cinemas, October 2nd
Sense and Sensibility
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Clearly, it’s the year of Austen, as Sense and Sensibility is due to get an update as well.
Daisy Edgar-Jones will play Elinor Dashwood, while CaitrĂona Balfe will play Mrs Dashwood and Fiona Shaw will take on the role of Mrs. Jennings. That’s not the end of the Irish connection as Hamnet’s Bodhi Rae Breathnach will also appear in the film.
We can’t wait for this one!
In cinemas, September 25th
The Love Hypothesis
One of BookTok’s favourite books is getting the silver screen treatment.
Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman will step into the roles of Olive and Adam in this highly anticipated film.
A PhD student and a professor enter into a pretend relationship in order to test their own theories about love.
Prime Video, June