2026 Brings a Wave of Literary Adaptations to Theaters and Streaming

Numerous book-to-film adaptations are scheduled for release in 2026, spanning both theatrical and streaming platforms. Notable titles include the Netflix rom-com 'People We Meet on Vacation' from Emily Henry's novel, which debuted in January, and Ridley Scott's adaptation of 'The Dog Stars' starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley, arriving in August. The year continues a strong trend of Hollywood mining popular literature for new projects.