8 Must-Watch Book-to-Screen Adaptations Coming This Fall, From ‘Verity’ to ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’
From psychological thrillers to beloved classics, these novels are headed to theaters and streaming services soon!
Key Takeaways
- These highly anticipated book adaptations are bringing beloved stories to the screen.
- These adaptations have plenty of swoon-worthy stories for viewers to enjoy.
- Set aside some cozy screen time this fall and revisit a favorite book.
Fall is going to be a big one for book lovers because there are tons of book-to-screen adaptations coming out! From the third installment in the Dune trilogy to the highly anticipated Practical Magic sequel and the thrilling Verity adaptation, readers are going to be glued to their screens in the upcoming months. To learn more about the best book-to-screen adaptations coming this fall, keep scrolling!
‘Verity’ by Colleen Hoover
This psychological thriller follows struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh after she’s hired to complete bestselling author Verity Crawford’s book series when Verity is injured in a car accident. Moving into the Crawford home to work, Lowen begins sorting through Verity’s notes and manuscripts. But when she discovers a hidden autobiography that reveals disturbing secrets about the family—including chilling truths about the deaths of Verity’s twin daughters—she questions everything: What really happened to those girls? What kind of mother was Verity? And is the injured wife upstairs truly as helpless as she seems?
When and where to watch: The Verity movie, starring Anne Hathaway as Verity and Dakota Johnson as Lowen, will hit theaters on Friday, October 2.
‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ by Suzanne Collins
This Hunger Games prequel reveals what happened during the 50th Hunger Games—also known as the Second Quarter Quell. After a young Haymitch Abernathy is chosen to battle to the death alongside twice as many tributes as usual, he is torn from everything he knows and loves. Now in the capital, the 16-year-old faces brutal, impossible odds in an arena designed to break him. But as the bloodshed escalates, Haymitch discovers a strength that will help him for decades to come.
When and where to watch: The Sunrise on the Reaping movie, starring Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy, will hit theaters on Friday, November 20.
‘Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Titan’s Curse’ by Rick Riordan
The third book in Rick Riordan’s bestselling series begins after the goddess Artemis and demigod Annabeth Chase go missing. Desperate to get them back, Percy Jackson and his friends go on a cross-country mission to rescue them. Along the way they will face dangerous threats that could destroy them, and befriend people that might betray them in the end. A moving tale of bravery, love and loss.
When and where to watch: Percy Jackson and The Olympians Season 3, starring Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson and Leah Sava Jefferies as Annabeth Chase, will premiere on Disney+ on Friday, November 20.
‘The Love Hypothesis’ by Ali Hazelwood
Fake dating takes center stage in this BookTok favorite rom-com. Third-year PhD candidate Olive Smith doesn’t believe in love, but when her best friend won’t stop meddling, Olive makes an impulsive decision: She kisses the first man she sees. Unfortunately, that man is Adam Carlsen, a grumpy young professor. Shockingly, he agrees to fake date her, claiming that the charade will benefit them both. As they spend more time together, their chemistry becomes undeniable and soon both Olive and Adam start to wonder if their fake relationship might be turning into something very real.
When and where to watch: The Love Hypothesis, starring Lili Reinhart as Olive and Tom Bateman as Adam, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday, September 23.
‘Dune Messiah’ by Frank Herbert
Originally published in 1969, Dune Messiah begins with Paul Atreides becoming the Emperor of the known universe. He has more power than anyone in history and is seen as a religious icon by the Fremen people. But as House Atreides starts to crumble, so does Paul’s grip on power. Elsewhere, Paul’s lover Chani is pregnant with their child, and that child might just be the final nail in the coffin of his reign. A thrilling science-fiction tale.
When and where to watch: Dune: Part Three, starring Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides and Zendaya as Chani, will hit theaters on Friday, December 18.
‘Practical Magic 2’ by Alice Hoffman
In 1995 Alice Hoffman released Practical Magic. Then, in 2021, she released The Book of Magic, which was republished under the name Practical Magic 2 in 2026. The sequel begins in 1620 when Maria Owens is tried for witchcraft. Ever since, all Owens women have been unlucky in love. In the present day, 78-year-old Jet Owens knows she has seven days to live. Before her death, she discovers The Book of the Raven, which might be the key to defeating the curse once and for all. Elsewhere, Sally, Gillian, Antonia and Kylie Owens are forced to discover their family legacy after Kylie’s boyfriend falls into a coma. A spellbinding tale of magic, love and family.
When and where to watch: Practical Magic 2, starring Nicole Kidman as Gillian, Sandra Bullock as Sally, Joey King as Kylie and Maisie Williams as Antonia, hits theaters on Friday, September 11.
‘Sense & Sensibility’ by Jane Austen
In 18th-century Georgian England, sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood face financial ruin after their father dies. Forced from their family estate with hardly any money, the sisters navigate a world where marriage is their only path to financial security. As they encounter love, betrayal and scandal, both must learn what truly matters.
When and where to watch: The Sense and Sensibility movie, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones as Elinor and Bodhi Rae Breathnach as Marianne, hits theaters on October 16.
‘The Bodyguard’ by Katherine Center
Katherine Center delivers her signature humor and sweet romance in this novel. Hannah Brooks might not look like an Executive Protection Agent—a bodyguard—but she’s one of the best. Her newest assignment? Protect famous actor Jack Stapleton from an obsessive corgi-breeding stalker. It’s easy at first, but then Jack’s mother falls ill. Desperate to keep her from worrying about the stalker situation, he makes a dangerous decision: He tells his mom Hannah is his girlfriend, not his bodyguard. Now the two must keep up the charade, but as they play the happy couple, their fake relationship starts feeling dangerously real.
When and where to watch: Guarding Stars, which is based on The Bodyguard and stars Leighton Meester as Hannah and Jared Padalecki as Jack, will premiere on Netflix on Wednesday, November 18.
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