Fantasy Book to Movie Adaption List
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If you’re a fantasy reader who loves keeping an eye on which books are heading to the big screen, you’re in the right place.
In this article, this will be updating all the fantasy books that will be made into a movie or tv series!
The next few years are PACKED with exciting fantasy book-to-movie adaptations, and this is your go-to spot for staying up to date. From long-awaited epic fantasies finally getting greenlit, to surprise romantasy adaptations, to dark magical worlds stepping out of the pages and onto the screen—this list gathers all the confirmed, in production, and rumored releases you need to know about.
I’ll be updating this page regularly with news and new announcements, so bookmark this post and check back often! And don’t forget to tell me in the comments which upcoming fantasy adaptation you’re most excited for! 💚📚🔥
If you’re planning to watch these adaptations but want to actually read the books first, Audible and Kindle Unlimited make it ridiculously easy to catch up. So many of these fantasy titles already have incredible audiobook versions—with immersive narrators and performances that make massive books fly by. And if you prefer reading on your Kindle, a surprising number of fantasy and romantasy favorites are already included in Kindle Unlimited, making it super budget-friendly to binge entire series before they hit the screen.
If you’re curious about either option, I’ve got you covered: check out my full breakdown on 10 Reasons Why You Should Sign Up for Audible, and here’s my guide on 10 Reasons to Try Kindle Unlimited to help you decide which one fits your reading life best. 💚📚✨
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Adaption: TV Series
Studio: Amazon Prime
Release Date: TBD
Stage: Pilot has been filmed
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
If you’re craving more epic worlds and high-stakes magic while you wait for the next adaptation, check out my list of 5 Books to Read After Fourth Wing — perfect for readers who want the same adrenaline, dragons, romance, and feral tension Fourth Wing delivered. 💚📚🔥
If you want to read the original books before their movie adaptations drop, Kindle Unlimited is a total lifesaver. You can grab tons of fantasy and romantasy titles instantly, so I also put together 10 Reasons to Sign Up for Kindle Unlimited to help you decide if it’s the right fit for your TBR.
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
And if you love tracking the tropes your favorite movies keep or change, you’ll have fun with my Fantasy Romance Bingo Card. A printable card filled with all the chaotic, feral tropes fantasy readers adore.
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
Lightlark by Alex Aster
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Alchemised by SenLinYu
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
Adaption: Movie
Studio: Lyrical Media and Ryder Picture Company
Release Date: TBD
Stage: Development
