These books are headed to the big screen this year. Read them before you see the films — and decide for yourself which version is better.
Love watching book adaptations? Read the story before it hits the screen! We’ve rounded up the top books being turned into movies or shows in 2025 — from bestselling thrillers to epic fantasies and heartwarming dramas. Get ahead of the hype, and enjoy the full story the way the author intended.
Don’t wait for the premiere — get ahead by reading the originals now. This list features buzzy book-to-film and book-to-series adaptations coming in 2025, including blockbuster thrillers, emotional dramas, fantasy epics, and beloved YA stories. For each pick, we’ve included release info, casting highlights, and our thoughts on why the book is worth reading first.