Books becoming films and TV series in 2027: read or listen before you watch
Books being made into films and TV series in 2027, in date order, with the narrator, length and listener rating of each audiobook and whether the book is better read or heard before you watch.
The biggest books becoming films in 2027 are Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew (in cinemas 12 February, on Netflix 2 April), Emily Henry’s Beach Read (7 May) and Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid’s Secret (17 December). On TV, Apple’s Neuromancer starts on 22 January and Heated Rivalry returns in April. Below is every confirmed 2027 adaptation with its date and platform, plus whether the book is better read or heard before you watch.
- Cinemas 12 FebNarnia: The Magician’s NephewC.S. Lewis, read by Kenneth Branagh, 3h 55mSee entry
- Cinemas 7 MayBeach ReadEmily Henry, read by Julia Whelan, 10h 13mSee entry
- Cinemas 17 Dec (US)The Housemaid’s SecretFreida McFadden, read by Lauryn Allman, 9h 44mSee entry
- Apple TV 22 JanNeuromancerWilliam Gibson, read by Jason Flemyng, 8h 32mSee entry
- Sky and NOW, AprilHeated Rivalry season 2The Long Game by Rachel Reid, read by Cooper North, 12h 52mSee entry
What the terms mean
- US date
- The date announced for US cinemas. UK dates are added here when distributors announce them.
- Release window
- A period such as “first half of 2027”, given before a day is set.
- Unabridged
- The full text of the book, read aloud.
- Dramatisation
- A production with actors, sound and music. It is not the full text of a book.
How we chose: every adaptation here has a 2027 date or window from a studio, platform, showrunner or trade source, checked on 6 November 2026. More on how this list is kept up to date
2027 book adaptations at a glance
| Book, author | Film or series | Studio or platform | Date (UK unless noted) | Status | Our verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children of Blood and Bone Tomi Adeyemi | Film, dir. Gina Prince-Bythewood | Paramount (cinemas and IMAX) | 15 Jan 2027 | Date confirmed (trailer at CinemaCon; Brittle Paper, 20 Apr 2026) | None |
| Neuromancer William Gibson | 10-episode series | Apple TV | 22 Jan 2027 (two episodes, then weekly to 19 Mar) | Date confirmed (Apple press release, 25 Jul 2026) | None |
| Remain Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan | Film | Warner Bros | 5 Feb 2027 (US date; moved from 23 Oct 2026) | Date confirmed (TheWrap, 6 Feb 2026) | None |
| The Magician’s Nephew C.S. Lewis | Film: Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, dir. Greta Gerwig | Cinemas and IMAX, then Netflix | Cinemas 12 Feb 2027 (IMAX previews from 10 Feb); Netflix 2 Apr 2027 | Dates confirmed (Variety, 1 May 2026) | None Series: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Listen, 64%) |
| The Nightingale Kristin Hannah | Film, with Dakota and Elle Fanning | TriStar (Sony) | 19 Mar 2027 (US date; moved from 12 Feb 2027) | Date confirmed (TheWrap, 10 Jul 2026) | None |
| The Long Game Rachel Reid | Heated Rivalry season 2 | Crave; Sky and NOW in the UK | April 2027 (day not announced) | Month confirmed by showrunner Jacob Tierney (Attitude, 18 Mar 2026) | None Season 1 book: Heated Rivalry (Read, 65%) |
| A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms George R.R. Martin | Series, season 2 | HBO and HBO Max | First half of 2027 (date not announced) | Window confirmed by showrunner Ira Parker (Winter is Coming, citing The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jul 2026) | None |
| Beach Read Emily Henry | Film, dir. Yulin Kuang | 20th Century Studios (cinemas) | 7 May 2027 | Date confirmed by the director (ABC News, 8 Jun 2026) | Listen 76% |
| When He Was Wicked Julia Quinn | Bridgerton season 5 (Francesca) | Netflix | 2027 (date not announced) | Year reported (What’s on Netflix, 1 Sep 2026) | None |
| Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson | Film, dir. Ridley Scott, with Hugh Jackman | Sony | 11 Nov 2027 | Date confirmed (Variety, 30 Sep 2026) | None |
| The Housemaid’s Secret Freida McFadden | Film, dir. Paul Feig, with Sydney Sweeney | Lionsgate | 17 Dec 2027 (US date) | Date confirmed (Variety, 30 Mar 2026) | Read 65% |
| The Lord of the Rings (source for The Hunt for Gollum) J.R.R. Tolkien | Film: The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, dir. Andy Serkis | Warner Bros | 17 Dec 2027 | Date confirmed (TheOneRing.net, 8 May 2025; reported filming in 2026) | None See The Hobbit (Read, 58%) |
Dates from studio, platform and trade sources, checked 6 November 2026. Where only a US date has been announced, the table says so. “None” means Read vs Listen has not checked that book yet.
January to April 2027
From Children of Blood and Bone in January to Heated Rivalry season 2 in April. Ratings and lengths are from Audible UK on 6 November 2026.
Children of Blood and Bone
Tomi Adeyemi’s fantasy novel comes to cinemas and IMAX in January, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
- Film or series
- Film, dir. Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Platform
- Paramount (cinemas and IMAX)
- Date
- 15 January 2027
- Narrator
- Bahni Turpin
- Listener rating
- 4.53 overall from 1,020Performance 4.54 from 927. Audible UK, 6 Nov 2026
- Length
- 17h 44mAudible UK
Read or listen before you watch
The film opens 15 January in cinemas and IMAX, with Viola Davis, Idris Elba and Amandla Stenberg among the cast (Brittle Paper). The audiobook is long, so start by Christmas to finish first.
Sources Brittle Paper Audible UK search
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Neuromancer
William Gibson’s 1984 sci-fi novel becomes a ten-episode Apple TV series with Callum Turner and Briana Middleton.
- Film or series
- 10-episode series
- Platform
- Apple TV
- Date
- 22 January 2027Two episodes, then weekly to 19 March
- Narrator
- Jason Flemyng
- Listener rating
- 4.09 overall from 899Performance 4.19 from 771. Audible UK, 6 Nov 2026
- Length
- 8h 32mAudible UK
Read or listen before you watch
Apple’s ten episodes start 22 January, with Callum Turner and Briana Middleton (Apple). The 1984 novel is short but dense with invented slang.
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Remain
A supernatural love story written as a novel and a screenplay side by side, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor.
- Film or series
- Film
- Platform
- Warner Bros
- Date
- 5 February 2027 (US date)Moved from 23 October 2026
- Narrator
- Ari Fliakos, Julia Whelan and Nicholas Sparks
- Listener rating
- 4.37 overall from 30Performance 4.67 from 30. Audible UK, 6 Nov 2026
- Length
- 8h 55mAudible UK
Read or listen before you watch
The novel and the screenplay were written side by side, and the novel reached No. 1 on the New York Times list (TheWrap). Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor star.
Good to know: Nicholas Sparks wrote the novel and M. Night Shyamalan the screenplay at the same time, so this is a book and a film of the same story rather than a straight adaptation. Only a US release date has been announced.
Sources TheWrap Audible UK search
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The Magician’s Nephew
Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew has a run in cinemas and IMAX before it comes to Netflix.
- Film or series
- Film: Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, dir. Greta Gerwig
- Platform
- Cinemas and IMAX, then Netflix
- Date
- Cinemas 12 February 2027IMAX previews from 10 February; Netflix from 2 April 2027
- Narrator
- Kenneth Branagh
- Listener rating
- 4.70 overall from 912Performance 4.80 from 742. Audible UK, 6 Nov 2026
- Length
- 3h 55mAudible UK, unabridged
Read or listen before you watch
Gerwig’s film is in cinemas for a run before Netflix (Variety). Kenneth Branagh’s unabridged reading is under four hours; the BBC full-cast version (1h 53m) is a dramatisation, not the full text.
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The Nightingale
Two French sisters in the Second World War, played by Dakota and Elle Fanning.
- Film or series
- Film, with Dakota and Elle Fanning
- Platform
- TriStar (Sony)
- Date
- 19 March 2027 (US date)Moved from 12 February 2027
- Narrator
- Polly Stone
- Listener rating
- 4.78 overall from 6,017Performance 4.73 from 5,656. Audible UK, 6 Nov 2026
- Length
- 17h 19mAudible UK
Read or listen before you watch
Two French sisters in the Second World War, played by Dakota and Elle Fanning (TheWrap). It is the most-rated audiobook in this guide.
Good to know: Wartime violence and occupation. Only a US release date has been announced.
Sources TheWrap Audible UK search
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The Long Game
Heated Rivalry season 2 will be modelled on The Long Game, about ten years into Shane and Ilya’s relationship.
- Film or series
- Heated Rivalry season 2
- Platform
- Crave; Sky and NOW in the UK
- Date
- April 2027Day not announced
- Narrator
- Cooper North
- Listener rating
- 4.87 overall from 501Performance 4.79 from 478. Audible UK, 6 Nov 2026
- Length
- 12h 52mAudible UK
Read or listen before you watch
Showrunner Jacob Tierney says season 2 “will be modelled on” The Long Game, about ten years into Shane and Ilya’s relationship (Attitude). Read Heated Rivalry first if you have not seen season 1.
Good to know: Explicit romance.
Sources Attitude Audible UK search
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
The collected Dunk and Egg stories, back on HBO for a second season in the first half of 2027.
- Film or series
- Series, season 2
- Platform
- HBO and HBO Max
- Date
- First half of 2027Date not announced
- Narrator
- Harry Lloyd
- Listener rating
- 4.7 overall from 5,858Performance 4.7 from 5,321. Audible UK, 6 Nov 2026
- Length
- 9h 59mAudible UK
Read or listen before you watch
The book collects the Dunk and Egg stories. Showrunner Ira Parker gave the first half of 2027 as the window for season 2 (Winter is Coming, citing The Hollywood Reporter). Which story season 2 adapts has not been announced.
Sources Winter is Coming Audible UK search
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May to December 2027
Beach Read in May through to two December releases: The Housemaid’s Secret and The Hunt for Gollum.
Beach Read
Yulin Kuang writes and directs the film of Emily Henry’s romance, with Phoebe Dynevor and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
- Film or series
- Film, dir. Yulin Kuang
- Platform
- 20th Century Studios (cinemas)
- Date
- 7 May 2027
- Narrator
- Julia Whelan
- Listener rating
- Performance 4.52 from 770Audible UK, from the verdict page
- Length
- 10h 13mUnabridged, Penguin Audio
Read or listen before you watch
Phoebe Dynevor and Patrick Schwarzenegger star; Yulin Kuang wrote and directs (ABC News). The release date comes from the director.
Sources ABC News
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When He Was Wicked
Bridgerton season 5 follows Francesca, whose story is When He Was Wicked.
- Film or series
- Bridgerton season 5 (Francesca)
- Platform
- Netflix
- Date
- 2027Date not announced
- Narrator
- Rosalyn Landor
- Listener rating
- 4.57 overall from 595Performance 4.73 from 532. Audible UK, 6 Nov 2026
- Length
- 11h 29mAudible UK
Read or listen before you watch
Season 5 follows Francesca, whose story is When He Was Wicked (What’s on Netflix). The year has been reported; Netflix has not given a date.
Sources What’s on Netflix Audible UK search
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Treasure Island
Ridley Scott directs Hugh Jackman in Sony’s film of the classic adventure.
- Film or series
- Film, dir. Ridley Scott, with Hugh Jackman
- Platform
- Sony
- Date
- 11 November 2027
- Narrator
- Timothy West
- Listener rating
- 4.7 overall from 519Performance 4.8 from 466. Audible UK, 6 Nov 2026
- Length
- 6h 57mAudible UK, unabridged
Read or listen before you watch
Ridley Scott directs Hugh Jackman (Variety). Timothy West reads the full text.
Good to know: The Audible Original drama with Philip Glenister and Catherine Tate (4.6 from 3,719) is a dramatisation, not the full text.
Sources Variety Audible UK search
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The Housemaid’s Secret
Sydney Sweeney returns as Millie in Paul Feig’s film, with Kirsten Dunst joining the cast.
- Film or series
- Film, dir. Paul Feig, with Sydney Sweeney
- Platform
- Lionsgate
- Date
- 17 December 2027 (US date)
- Narrator
- Lauryn Allman
- Listener rating
- Performance 4.67 from 21,450From the verdict page
- Length
- 9h 44mUnabridged
Read or listen before you watch
Sydney Sweeney returns as Millie, with Kirsten Dunst joining (Variety). Read or listen to The Housemaid first (Read, 65% confidence).
Good to know: Abuse themes. Only a US release date has been announced.
Sources Variety
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The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is drawn from Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, and its director, Andy Serkis, reads the Audible UK Fellowship of the Ring.
- Film or series
- Film: The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, dir. Andy Serkis
- Platform
- Warner Bros
- Date
- 17 December 2027
- Narrator
- Andy Serkis
- Listener rating
- 4.89 overall from 11,617Performance 4.91 from 10,285. Audible UK, 6 Nov 2026
- Length
- 22h 38mAudible UK
Read or listen before you watch
Andy Serkis directs the film (TheOneRing.net) and reads the Audible UK edition of the book. Filming was reported for 2026.
Sources TheOneRing.net Audible UK search
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More in these genres: the best fantasy audiobooks and the best thriller audiobooks.
Announced, date not set
These adaptations have been announced, but no release date has been given. They are not 2027 releases until a date is announced.
| Book, author | Adaptation | Platform | Status (source, date) | Our verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Summer Will Be Different Carley Fortune | 10-episode series | Netflix | Filming wrapped; date not announced (Netflix Tudum, 23 Oct 2026) | None |
| Fourth Wing Rebecca Yarros | Series | Prime Video | Series ordered at the May 2026 upfront; “a production timeline and premiere date have not been set” (PPC Land, 17 May 2026) | Listen 62% |
| Dungeon Crawler Carl Matt Dinniman | Series | Peacock | In production; date not announced (TVLine, 24 Aug 2026) | Listen 70% |
| Mistborn Brandon Sanderson | Film | Apple | First screenplay draft done; no date, director or cast (Books of Brilliance, 3 Oct 2026) | Read 66% Mistborn series |
| Quicksilver Callie Hart | Film | Netflix | Early development; no date (Marie Claire, updated 1 Apr 2026) | Listen 88% |
| The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Taylor Jenkins Reid | Film | Netflix | In development; no date (Bustle, latest source update Feb 2024) | Read 54% |
| Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow Gabrielle Zevin | Film | Paramount | In development; no date (RUSSH, 5 Nov 2026) | Either 52% |
Coming before 2027
- Sunrise on the Reaping, Suzanne Collins. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (film): 20 November 2026 (Winter is Coming, 3 Nov 2026). Our verdict: Listen 82% confidence. Read the full verdict for Sunrise on the Reaping; see also The Hunger Games series.
- Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen. Six-part Netflix series with Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden: 3 December 2026 (What’s on Netflix, 16 Sep 2026). Our verdict: Listen 82% confidence. Read the full verdict for Pride and Prejudice.
- Dune Messiah, Frank Herbert. Dune: Part Three (film): 18 December 2026 (Winter is Coming, 3 Nov 2026). Our verdict: Either 52% confidence. Read the full verdict for Dune Messiah; see also the Dune series.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, J.K. Rowling. HBO series, eight episodes: 25 December 2026 on HBO and HBO Max, including HBO Max in the UK (TechRadar; Inside the Magic, 22 Sep 2026). Whether it runs weekly into 2027 has not been announced. Our verdict: Listen 82% confidence. Read the full verdict for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone; see also the Harry Potter series.
How this list is kept up to date
Dates come from studios, streaming services and trade press such as Variety and TheWrap, and were checked on 6 November 2026. Release dates move often, so this page is checked every month.
Every adaptation in the 2027 lists has a date or window from a studio, platform, showrunner or trade source. Audiobook narrators, lengths and listener ratings are from Audible UK on 6 November 2026, except Beach Read and The Housemaid’s Secret, which come from their read or listen verdicts. No studio or publisher paid for a place.
Questions people ask
What books are being made into films in 2027?
Books being made into films in 2027 include The Magician’s Nephew (Narnia, 12 February), The Nightingale (19 March), Beach Read (7 May), Treasure Island (11 November) and The Housemaid’s Secret (17 December). Children of Blood and Bone opens on 15 January.
When is the Narnia film coming out?
Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is in cinemas and IMAX from 12 February 2027 and on Netflix from 2 April 2027.
When does the Beach Read film come out?
Beach Read comes out in cinemas on 7 May 2027, from 20th Century Studios, starring Phoebe Dynevor and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
Is the Harry Potter TV series out in 2026 or 2027?
The HBO Harry Potter series starts on 25 December 2026 on HBO and HBO Max. Season 1 has eight episodes; whether they continue weekly into 2027 has not been announced.
When is The Housemaid’s Secret film released?
The Housemaid’s Secret is due in cinemas on 17 December 2027 (US date), with Sydney Sweeney and Kirsten Dunst.
When is Heated Rivalry season 2?
Heated Rivalry season 2 is due in April 2027, based on Rachel Reid’s The Long Game, and will stream on Sky and NOW in the UK.
Is Fourth Wing being made into a TV series?
Yes, Prime Video ordered a Fourth Wing series in May 2026, but no release date has been set.
Has The Nightingale film been delayed?
Yes, The Nightingale moved from 12 February to 19 March 2027.
When is The Hunt for Gollum released?
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is due in cinemas on 17 December 2027, directed by Andy Serkis.
Should I read the book before watching the adaptation?
It depends on the book. Beach Read leans to listening (Listen, 76% confidence), for Julia Whelan’s award-picked reading. The Housemaid’s Secret leans to the page (Read, 65% confidence), because a later section goes back over earlier events and is easier to compare in print. For anything else, check the verdict on each entry above.
More guides
More to read or listen to before you watch: Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Dune and Mistborn in order, and the everyone’s talking about shelf. More guides: the best fantasy audiobooks, the best thriller audiobooks and the best audiobooks.