MANILA, PHILIPPINES – This 2025, audiences can look forward to a wide spectrum of beloved works making their way from the page to the screen – from timeless classics and tender contemporary romances to science fiction epics, psychological thrillers, and even a romantasy complete with dragons. Below is a curated selection of highly anticipated titles currently in development or slated for release soon from Fully Booked.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Premiere: August 30, 2025, Venice International Film Festival; Limited release: October 17, 2025
Since its publication in 1818, Frankenstein has inspired countless adaptations across film, television, and stage. This October, Guillermo Del Toro brings his long-awaited interpretation of the seminal novel to the big screen, a project he has described as 30 years in the making. Del Toro has shared that he envisions the story not only as a creature narrative but also as a deeply emotional family drama—a perspective that promises to enrich the enduring tale of science and humanity.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Release: March 2026
Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a science teacher-turned-astronaut who awakens alone on a spacecraft with amnesia, only to discover that he must save Earth from impending catastrophe. Backed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with Drew Goddard adapting the screenplay, this film follows the success of The Martian and promises a thrilling, witty, and emotionally resonant space odyssey.
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Release: 2025
Jenna Ortega headlines Taika Waititi’s adaptation of Nobel Prize laureate Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun, alongside Amy Adams, Natasha Lyonne, and Simon Baker. Shot partly in New Zealand, the project has entered post-production, with audiences eagerly awaiting the first trailer.
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Release: December 2025
A viral sensation on BookTok, McFadden’s psychological thriller follows Millie, a troubled young woman whose new housekeeping job unveils shocking secrets within the Winchester household. Starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, the film is slated for release during the holiday season.
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Release: January 2026, Netflix
Emily Henry’s bestselling rom-com comes to life with Tom Blyth and Emily Bader starring as Alex and Poppy, best friends whose annual trips eventually lead them to love. Directed by Brett Haley with a screenplay by romance author Yulin Kuang, the film is set for a January release on Netflix—just in time for summer in the Philippines.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Release: 2026–2027
Rebecca Yarros’ wildly popular romantasy, complete with a war college, forbidden romance, and dragons, is being developed into a multi-season series by Amazon MGM Studios and Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society. With each season to adapt one book from the Empyrean series, fans eagerly await casting announcements and a definitive release date.
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Release: 2026–2027
Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Atmosphere secured a film deal even before its book release, underscoring the anticipation surrounding her latest work. Directed by Anna Boden and written by Ryan Fleck, the adaptation chronicles Joan, a physics professor who joins NASA’s Space Shuttle program in the 1980s. Themes of ambition, friendship, and love are set against the backdrop of the space race.
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
Release: TBA, Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is adapting Gramazio’s witty, magical-realist debut into an eight-episode series starring Juno Temple as Laurie, a woman who discovers an endless supply of alternate husbands in her attic.
Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
Release: TBA
Set in the vibrant music scene of the early 2000s, Deep Cuts follows Percy and her complicated entanglement with musician Joe. Starring Saoirse Ronan and Austin Butler, the adaptation promises an emotional journey interwoven with the rhythms of love and obsession.
The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
Release: October 10, 2025, Netflix
Ruth Ware’s chilling thriller finds journalist Lo aboard a luxury cruise where she witnesses a woman thrown overboard—only to be told nothing happened. Starring Keira Knightley, the film arrives on Netflix this October, offering viewers a gripping psychological mystery at sea.
From gothic classics to modern romance, and from intimate dramas to epic fantasies, the coming years promise an exciting wave of literary adaptations. Whether you are a reader, a film enthusiast, or both, these stories remind us of the enduring power of books to inspire new visions on screen.
