All the Book to Movie Adaptations Coming Out in 2025

As 2025 kicks off, several book to movie adaptations can be expected to move forward to completion, some with release dates already slated for the quarter century marker.

Audiences looking forward to the fourth Bridget Jones film can anticipate streaming it on Peacock on Valentine’s Day in 2025. Other big name films based on books coming to theaters this year include Mickey17, directed by Bong Joon Ho, Edgar Wright’s The Running Man and Josh Boone’s Regretting You, which will likely follow in the footsteps of the Blake Lively-starring It Ends With Us and further pave a path for future Collen Hoover film adaptations like Verity and Reminders of Him.

Several other big screen adaptations of books are arriving on streamers and in theaters this year. Check out the full list of book to movie adaptations below:

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy by Helen Fielding

Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) returns in the fourth film, based on the book of the same name by Helen Fielding, after three previous installments: Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001), Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) and Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016). Leo Woodall (The White Lotus, One Day) and Chiwetel Eijofor (Rob Peace, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) will star as newcomers to the franchise. Isla Fisher (Wedding Crashers), Josette Simon (Anatomy of a Scandal), Nico Parker (Suncoast, How to Train Your Dragon) and Leila Farzad (I Hate Suzie) are also set to appear.

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Mickey7 by Edward Ashton

Bong Joon Ho has directed an adaptation of Edward Ashton’s Mickey7 titled Mickey 17 because Robert Pattinson’s titular Expendable, who dies ten more times than in Ashton’s book according Bong, hence the title change. Mickey is sought out to help colonize Niflheim, an ice world, on a suicidal mission, as demonstrated in the film’s trailer. Naomi Ackie (Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker), Steven Yeun (Beef), Toni Collette (Hereditary), and Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things) will also star in the film from the Parasite director.

Regretting You by Colleen Hoover – Oct. 24, 2025

As of December 20, Paramount set the release date for the next film adaptation of a Colleen Hoover book, Regretting You, starring Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace, Dave Franco and Mason Thames. Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars) will direct from Susan McMartin’s (After) script. The film comes from Constantin Film, whose Robert Kulzer is set to produce along with Brunson Green and Anna Todd. The story follows Morgan Grant (Williams), who became a mother at a young age, and her daughter, Clara (Grace). Morgan struggles with putting her ambitions on pause to raise Clara, and their relationship gets stretched after a tragic accident takes the life of Clara’s father and Morgan’s husband Chris which further complicates the tension of Clara being a teenager. Franco will portray Morgan’s love interest Jonah, who she meets after Chris’ death.

The Running Man by Stephen King – Theaters – Nov. 7, 2025

Edgar Wright has written and directed a film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man for Paramount. Glen Powell will star in the film, which is produced by Nira Park and Simon Kinberg. King originally published the novel under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, and the story of a futuristic America and dystopian society set in the year 2025 has already been adapted into an 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Wicked: For Good – Theaters – Nov. 23, 2025

The second part of Jon M. Chu’s Wicked film adaptation will arrive a year after its first half made magic at the box office ahead of Thanksgiving 2024. The second half of the film will pick up after the rousing rendition of “Defying Gravity” performed by Cynthia Erivo at the end of the first film as she flew to the Western skies. Erivo has also recently hinted of an original song she wrote for the film.

Movies in the Making Based on Books:

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Read on for a list of this 2024’s book to movie adaptations:

The Tiger’s Apprentice

Laurence Yep’s young adult novel was adapted into an animated film for Paramount+.

Argylle

Argylle starring Henry Caville and Bryce Dallas Howard among others, is based on the book by Elly Conway. The Apple film hit theaters first before coming to the streamer.

Spaceman

Adam Sandler, Paul Dano, Carey Mulligan, Kunal Nayyar and more starred in Netflix’s adaptation of Jaroslav Kalfař’s Spaceman of Bohemia.

Arthur the King

Mikael Lindnord’s Arthur: The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home, set the foundation for Arthur the King starring Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu and Nathalie Emmanuel.

Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two, starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson and Austin Butler, released in theaters in March, and it is now available to stream via Max. It is based on the first book in Frank Herbert’s science fiction series.

One Life

The film, starring Anthony Hopkins in the role of Sir Nicholas Winton, is based on Barbara Winton’s book One Life: The True Story of Sir Nicholas Winton.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Henry Cavill, Hero Fiennes Tiffin and more starred in the adaptation of Churchill’s Secret Warriors: The Explosive True Story of the Special Forces Desperadoes of WWII by Damien Lewis.

Turtles All the Way Down – Max

John Green’s novel Turtles All the Way Down was made into a movie a while back, and Max finally released the film straight to streaming this year. Isabela Merced stars as Aza Holmes, and Felix Mallard stars as Davis. Cree stars as Aza’s best friend Daisy, Poorna Jagannathan stars as Dr. Kira Singh and J Smith-Cameron stars as Professor Abbott.

The Idea of You

Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine star in the Prime Video adaptation of Robinne Lee’s The Idea of You. Galitzine played boyband frontman Hayes Campbell, and Hathaway starred as Soléne Marchand.

The Garfield Movie

The Garfield Movie, starring Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson and more is of course based on the classic comic strip and books by Jim Davis.

The Watchers

Based on the book by A.M. Shine, The Watchers was directed by Ishana Night Syamalan and stars Dakota Fanning.

The Bikeriders – Peacock

Jeff Nichols’ latest film was based on the book of photography by Danny Lyon.

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The Imaginary – Netflix

The animated film, which follows Amanda and her imaginary friend Rudger, is based on the book by A.F. Harrold, which was illustrated by Emily Gravett. The film comes from Studio Ponce, an offshoot of Studio Ghibli.

Deadpool & Wolverine – Theaters

The third Deadpool franchise film is based on the Marvel comics, though the title was changed from the original Deadpool vs. Wolverine.

Harold and the Purple Crayon – Theaters

Crockett Johnson’s Harold and the Purple Crayon was adapted into a feature film starring Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery, Benjamin Bottani, Zooey Deschanel, Tanya Reynolds and Jemaine Clement among others. The film is narrated by Alfred Molina.

It Ends With Us – Aug 9 – Theaters

Starring Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Brandon Sklenar and more, It Ends With Us is a feature film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel.

Tales of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Aug 9 – Paramount+

The latest animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turltes film stars Michah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr. and Ayo Edebiri. It is based on the comics by Jason Aaron, Ronda Pattison and Joëlle Jones.

The Crow – Aug 23 – Theaters

Bill Skarsgård, FKA Twigs and Danny Huston will star in The Crow based on James O’Barr’s novel.

Uglies – Sept. 13 – Netflix

At long last, the Uglies movie based on the first book in Scott Westerfield’s science fiction quartet, starring Joey King, Chase Stokes and Keith Powers, arrived on Netflix Sept. 13.

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The Wild Robot – Sept 27 – Theaters

Peter Brown’s The Wild Robot served as a foundation for the Universal animated film coming to theaters Friday.

Conclave – In Theaters Oct. 25 – Streaming on Peacock Dec. 13

Edward Berger‘s Conclave, the papal thriller starring Ralph Fiennes, is based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Robert Harris.

Small Things Like These – Nov 8 – Theaters

Cillian Murphy’s first film since his Oscar-winning performance in Oppenheimer was in Small Things Like These, based on Claire Keegan’s 2021 novel of the same name. Directed by Tim Mielants, the film follows Bill Furlong (Murphy) as he uncovers secrets kept by the local convent in 1985 Ireland. The film also stars Eoleen Walsh, Emily Watson, Clare Dunne, Peter Claffey and Ian O’Reilly among others.

Wicked Part One – Nov 22 – Theaters

Jon Chu’s rendition of the Wizard of Oz prequel story is based on the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire. The film will star Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey , Jeff Goldblum and more. Wicked Part One arrives in theaters Nov. 22.

Out of My Mind – Nov 22 -Disney+

Based on the book by Sharon M. Draper, Out Of My Mind is directed by Amber Sealey. Narrated by Jennifer Aniston, the film follows Melody (Phoebe-Rae Taylor), a sixth grader with cerebral palsy who is overlooked because she is nonverbal and uses a wheelchair. The film shows her parents help her show off her quick wit and sharp mind when she starts participating in mainstream education. The fillm also stars Rosemarie Dewitt, Luke Kirby, Michael Chernus, Courtney Taylor, and Judith Light.

Nightbitch – Theaters – Dec. 6

Amy Adams will star in Searchlight Pictures’ adaptation of Rachel Yoder’s debut novel Nightbitch. The horror film, adapted by Marianne Heller (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Can You Ever Forgive Me?), will arrive in theaters December 6.

Nickel Boys – Dec 13 – Theaters

Starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs and Luke Tennie also appear in the film, which is directed by RaMell Ross and based on Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The story follows a powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers in reform school in Florida. The film premiered at Telluride Film Festival 2024.

A Complete Unknown – Dec 25 – In Theaters

The script for he Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Edward Norton, Boyd Holbrook and more is based Elijah Wald’s 2015 book Dylan Goes Electric!: Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night That Split the Sixties.