5 Must-Watch Upcoming Hollywood Movies Adapted From Books

Project Hail Mary is an upcoming big-budget sci-fi adventure starring Ryan Gosling, directed by the Oscar-winning duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Based on the bestselling novel by Andy Weir, the film follows a lone astronaut on a desperate mission to save humanity from an extinction-level threat. Blending science, suspense, and emotion, Project Hail Mary promises to be a visually stunning and intellectually engaging space adventure. If reports are to be believed, the film is expected to hit theaters on March 26, 2026.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is scheduled to be released in Indian theaters on July 17, 2026.  The film features a stellar ensemble cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron, among many others. It  is an adaptation of the ancient Greek epic poem The Odyssey by Homer, bringing the legendary journey of Odysseus to life with grand visuals and emotional depth.

Verity is an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling thriller novel Verity. Starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, the film brings a dark and gripping story to the big screen. Blending psychological tension with mystery and romance, Verity follows a writer who uncovers chilling secrets while working on an unfinished manuscript. The film is set to release in theatres on October 2, 2026, promising an intense and suspense-filled cinematic experience.

Set to hit theaters on November 20, 2026, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is directed by Francis Lawrence and produced by Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson under the Color Force banner. The screenplay is written by Billy Ray. Adapted from the novel Sunrise on the Reaping, the film continues the iconic Hunger Games saga, with Lawrence, Michael Arndt, and Jacobson reuniting after their successful collaborations with Lionsgate on earlier films.

Dune: Part Three is based on the 1969 novel Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert. Serving as the sequel to Dune: Part Two, it marks the third and final chapter in Legendary Pictures’ epic sci-fi saga. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the film is expected to dive deeper into Paul Atreides’ complex journey, exploring the consequences of power, destiny, and sacrifice. With its grand scale and emotional depth, Dune: Part Three promises a powerful and visually stunning conclusion, set to release in cinemas on December 18, 2026.