The Most Anticipated Book Adaptations of 2026: Movies and TV Shows

The Most Anticipated Book Adaptations of 2026: Movies and TV Shows

The New York Timesentertainment

Key Points:

  • "His & Hers," a twisty thriller by Alice Feeney, premieres on Netflix on January 8, featuring a small-town detective and his ex, an alcoholic news anchor, racing to find a killer.
  • "People We Meet on Vacation," Emily Henry's romantic comedy novel about best friends turned lovers, debuts on Netflix on January 9, with Emily Bader and Tom Blyth starring.
  • Agatha Christie's "The Seven Dials Mystery," a story set at a country manor party involving a practical joke gone wrong, is adapted into a mini-series despite the original 1929 novel receiving mixed reviews.