What to Read: Books to Read Before They Hit the Big Screen in 2025

Books to read before they hit the big screen

If you love seeing your favorite stories come to life on screen, now is the time to start reading! Several highly anticipated book-to-film adaptations are set for release in 2025. From sci-fi thrillers to classic literature, here are the books you should read before their movie counterparts arrive:

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Netflix is adapting this bestselling novel, bringing to life the story of old Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo and her seven husbands. With a screenplay by Liz Tigelaar and direction by Leslye Headland, this highly anticipated film is one to watch.

Verity by Colleen Hoover

Colleen Hoover’s dark and twisted psychological thriller is finally getting the big-screen treatment. Anne Hathaway stars in this adaptation directed by Michael Showalter. This one’s still in development, so stay tuned for updates.

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

A gripping thriller full of twists, The Housemaid is being adapted into a film starring Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney, with Paul Feig directing. Now is the perfect time to read it before the surprises unfold on screen.

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

If you love heartwarming romances, People We Meet on Vacation is a must-read. The adaptation, starring Tom Blythe and Emily Bader, is underway. Get ready to see Poppy and Alex’s friendship-turned-love story play out on screen.

None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

Netflix is developing a film adaptation of Lisa Jewell’s psychological thriller, with Eleanor Burgess writing the screenplay. A story of deception, obsession, and secrets, this will be a tense and gripping film.

Mickey7 by Edward Ashton

Bong Joon-ho, the mastermind behind Parasite, directs this adaptation starring Robert Pattinson as Mickey, a disposable employee on an ice planet. The film is set to premiere on March 7, 2025, so grab your copy now and get lost in this thrilling sci-fi adventure.

The Running Man by Stephen King

A new adaptation of King’s dystopian classic is coming, directed by Edgar Wright (Baby Driver) and starring Glen Powell. This action-packed story, set in a totalitarian future where criminals participate in a deadly game show, will hit theaters on November 21, 2025.

The Electric State by Simon Stålenhag

Set in an alternate 1984, this visually stunning sci-fi novel follows a young girl and her robot companion traveling through a decaying America. Directed by the Russo brothers and starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, the film is expected to be released in 2025.

Die, My Love by Ariana Harwicz

Lynne Ramsay directs this psychological drama, with Jennifer Lawrence both producing and starring. The novel explores the unraveling mind of a woman struggling with motherhood and identity. The film is slated for release in 2025.

Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapkowski

Fans of The Witcher series will be excited for The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, an animated adaptation based on "A Little Sacrifice" from this short story collection. This expansion of Netflix’s The Witcher universe debuts on February 11, 2025.

With so many incredible books making their way to the big screen, now’s the perfect time to dive into these stories. Which one are you most excited to read before the movie premieres? Let us know in the comments!