As 2025 kicks off, a number of guide to film variations will be anticipated to maneuver ahead to completion, some with launch dates already slated for the quarter century marker.
Audiences wanting ahead to the fourth Bridget Jones movie can anticipate streaming it on Peacock on Valentine’s Day in 2025. Different large identify movies based mostly on books coming to theaters this yr embrace Mickey17, directed by Bong Joon Ho, Edgar Wright’s The Working Man and Josh Boone’s Regretting You, which can probably observe within the footsteps of the Blake Vigorous-starring It Ends With Us and additional pave a path for future Collen Hoover movie variations like Verity and Reminders of Him.
A number of different large display screen variations of books are arriving on streamers and in theaters this yr. Take a look at the complete checklist of guide to film variations beneath:
Bridget Jones: Mad Concerning the Boy by Helen Fielding
Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) returns within the fourth movie, based mostly on the guide of the identical identify by Helen Fielding, after three earlier installments: Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001), Bridget Jones: The Fringe of Cause (2004) and Bridget Jones’s Child (2016). Leo Woodall (The White Lotus, One Day) and Chiwetel Eijofor (Rob Peace, Physician Unusual within the Multiverse of Insanity) will star as newcomers to the franchise. Isla Fisher (Wedding ceremony Crashers), Josette Simon (Anatomy of a Scandal), Nico Parker (Suncoast, How you can Practice Your Dragon) and Leila Farzad (I Hate Suzie) are additionally set to seem.
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Mickey7 by Edward Ashton
Bong Joon Ho has directed an adaptation of Edward Ashton’s Mickey7 titled Mickey 17 as a result of Robert Pattinson’s titular Expendable, who dies ten extra occasions than in Ashton’s guide in accordance Bong, therefore the title change. Mickey is sought out to assist colonize Niflheim, an ice world, on a suicidal mission, as demonstrated within the movie’s trailer. Naomi Ackie (Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker), Steven Yeun (Beef), Toni Collette (Hereditary), and Mark Ruffalo (Poor Issues) may also star within the movie from the Parasite director.
Regretting You by Colleen Hoover – Oct. 24, 2025
As of December 20, Paramount set the discharge date for the following movie adaptation of a Colleen Hoover guide, 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 movie comes from Constantin Movie, whose Robert Kulzer is ready to supply together with Brunson Inexperienced and Anna Todd. The story follows Morgan Grant (Williams), who turned a mom at a younger age, and her daughter, Clara (Grace). Morgan struggles with placing her ambitions on pause to lift Clara, and their relationship will get stretched after a tragic accident takes the lifetime of Clara’s father and Morgan’s husband Chris which additional complicates the stress of Clara being an adolescent. Franco will painting Morgan’s love curiosity Jonah, who she meets after Chris’ dying.
The Working Man by Stephen King – Theaters – Nov. 7, 2025
Edgar Wright has written and directed a movie adaptation of Stephen King’s The Working Man for Paramount. Glen Powell will star within the movie, which is produced by Nira Park and Simon Kinberg. King initially printed the novel underneath the pseudonym Richard Bachman, and the story of a futuristic America and dystopian society set within the yr 2025 has already been tailored into an 1987 movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Depraved: For Good – Theaters – Nov. 23, 2025
The second a part of Jon M. Chu’s Depraved movie adaptation will arrive a yr after its first half made magic on the field workplace forward of Thanksgiving 2024. The second half of the movie will choose up after the rousing rendition of “Defying Gravity” carried out by Cynthia Erivo on the finish of the primary movie as she flew to the Western skies. Erivo has additionally lately hinted of an authentic track she wrote for the movie.
Motion pictures within the Making Based mostly on Books:
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Learn on for a listing of this 2024’s guide to film variations:
The Tiger’s Apprentice
Laurence Yep’s younger grownup novel was tailored into an animated movie for Paramount+.
Argylle
Argylle starring Henry Caville and Bryce Dallas Howard amongst others, is predicated on the guide by Elly Conway. The Apple movie hit theaters first earlier than coming to the streamer.
Spaceman
Adam Sandler, Paul Dano, Carey Mulligan, Kunal Nayyar and extra starred in Netflix’s adaptation of Jaroslav Kalfař’s Spaceman of Bohemia.
Arthur the King
Mikael Lindnord’s Arthur: The Canine Who Crossed the Jungle to Discover a House, set the inspiration for Arthur the King starring Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu and Nathalie Emmanuel.
Dune: Half Two
Dune: Half Two, starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson and Austin Butler, launched in theaters in March, and it’s now out there to stream through Max. It’s based mostly on the primary guide in Frank Herbert’s science fiction collection.
One Life
The movie, starring Anthony Hopkins within the position of Sir Nicholas Winton, is predicated on Barbara Winton’s guide One Life: The True Story of Sir Nicholas Winton.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Henry Cavill, Hero Fiennes Tiffin and extra starred within the adaptation of Churchill’s Secret Warriors: The Explosive True Story of the Particular Forces Desperadoes of WWII by Damien Lewis.
Turtles All of the Method Down – Max
John Inexperienced’s novel Turtles All of the Method Down was made right into a film some time again, and Max lastly launched the movie straight to streaming this yr. Isabela Merced stars as Aza Holmes, and Felix Mallard stars as Davis. Cree stars as Aza’s finest buddy Daisy, Poorna Jagannathan stars as Dr. Kira Singh and J Smith-Cameron stars as Professor Abbott.
The Thought of You
Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine star within the Prime Video adaptation of Robinne Lee’s The Thought of You. Galitzine performed boyband frontman Hayes Campbell, and Hathaway starred as Soléne Marchand.
The Garfield Film
The Garfield Film, starring Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson and extra is in fact based mostly on the traditional cartoon and books by Jim Davis.
The Watchers
Based mostly on the guide by A.M. Shine, The Watchers was directed by Ishana Night time Syamalan and stars Dakota Fanning.
The Bikeriders – Peacock
Jeff Nichols’ newest movie was based mostly on the guide of images by Danny Lyon.
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The Imaginary – Netflix
The animated movie, which follows Amanda and her imaginary buddy Rudger, is predicated on the guide by A.F. Harrold, which was illustrated by Emily Gravett. The movie comes from Studio Ponce, an offshoot of Studio Ghibli.
Deadpool & Wolverine – Theaters
The third Deadpool franchise movie is predicated on the Marvel comics, although the title was modified from the unique Deadpool vs. Wolverine.
Harold and the Purple Crayon – Theaters
Crockett Johnson’s Harold and the Purple Crayon was tailored right into a characteristic movie starring Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery, Benjamin Bottani, Zooey Deschanel, Tanya Reynolds and Jemaine Clement amongst others. The movie is narrated by Alfred Molina.
It Ends With Us – Aug 9 – Theaters
Starring Blake Vigorous, Justin Baldoni, Brandon Sklenar and extra, It Ends With Us is a characteristic movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel.
Tales of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Aug 9 – Paramount+
The newest animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turltes movie stars Michah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr. and Ayo Edebiri. It’s based mostly on the comics by Jason Aaron, Ronda Pattison and Joëlle Jones.
The Crow – Aug 23 – Theaters
Invoice Skarsgård, FKA Twigs and Danny Huston will star in The Crow based mostly on James O’Barr’s novel.
Uglies – Sept. 13 – Netflix
In the end, the Uglies film based mostly on the primary guide 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 Robotic – Sept 27 – Theaters
Peter Brown’s The Wild Robotic served as a basis for the Common animated movie 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 predicated on the 2016 novel of the identical identify by Robert Harris.
Small Issues Like These – Nov 8 – Theaters
Cillian Murphy’s first movie since his Oscar-winning efficiency in Oppenheimer was in Small Issues Like These, based mostly on Claire Keegan’s 2021 novel of the identical identify. Directed by Tim Mielants, the movie follows Invoice Furlong (Murphy) as he uncovers secrets and techniques saved by the native convent in 1985 Eire. The movie additionally stars Eoleen Walsh, Emily Watson, Clare Dunne, Peter Claffey and Ian O’Reilly amongst others.
Depraved Half One – Nov 22 – Theaters
Jon Chu’s rendition of the Wizard of Oz prequel story is predicated on the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire. The movie will star Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey , Jeff Goldblum and extra. Depraved Half One arrives in theaters Nov. 22.
Out of My Thoughts – Nov 22 -Disney+
Based mostly on the guide by Sharon M. Draper, Out Of My Thoughts is directed by Amber Sealey. Narrated by Jennifer Aniston, the movie follows Melody (Phoebe-Rae Taylor), a sixth grader with cerebral palsy who’s neglected as a result of she is nonverbal and makes use of a wheelchair. The movie reveals her mother and father assist her exhibit her fast wit and sharp thoughts when she begins taking part in mainstream schooling. The fillm additionally stars Rosemarie Dewitt, Luke Kirby, Michael Chernus, Courtney Taylor, and Judith Gentle.
Nightbitch – Theaters – Dec. 6
Amy Adams will star in Searchlight Footage’ adaptation of Rachel Yoder’s debut novel Nightbitch. The horror movie, tailored by Marianne Heller (A Stunning Day within 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 additionally seem within the movie, which is directed by RaMell Ross and based mostly on Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The story follows a robust friendship between two younger Black youngsters in reform college in Florida. The movie premiered at Telluride Movie Competition 2024.
A Full Unknown – Dec 25 – In Theaters
The script for he Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Edward Norton, Boyd Holbrook and extra is predicated Elijah Wald’s 2015 guide Dylan Goes Electrical!: Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night time That Cut up the Sixties.