2025 is shaping up to be a huge year for book-to-movie adaptations, and fans will be eagerly awaiting to see if their favorite novels make it to the big screen. From epic blockbusters to heartwarming romances, there’s something for everyone. Expect to see films like The Housemaid, How to Train Your Dragon, and Paddington in Peru bringing beloved stories to life in theaters, making this year an exciting one for book lovers and moviegoers alike.
There’s plenty to look forward to, and in this blog post, we’ll be taking a look at some of the most highly anticipated book-to-movie adaptations coming in 2025.
How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon is set to be released in cinemas in June 2025. The film follows a young Viking who dreams of hunting dragons, only to unexpectedly form a bond with a young dragon instead, according to IMDB. It is loosely based on the 2003 novel How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell.
It stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, and Murray McArthur, with Gerard Butler reprising his role as Stoick the Vast from the animated films.
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is set to release in February 2025. It is the fourth film in the Bridget Jones series, based on the third book in the series.
The cast features Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, and Emma Thompson, who reprise their roles as Bridget Jones, Daniel Cleaver, Mark Darcy, and Dr. Rawlings from previous films. They are joined by new cast members Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Isla Fisher, Josette Simon, Nico Parker, and Leila Farzad.
The Housemaid
Although there’s no exact release date for The Housemaid, it is expected to hit theaters this year. Based on Freida McFadden’s bestselling thriller, the film tells the story of a family that hires a nanny, only to reveal a dark secret lurking beneath the surface. The cast includes Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.
Animal Farm
Animal Farm is a hugely popular book by George Orwell. The movie has been in the works for a long time and is currently in production, according to online reports. It will be directed by Andy Serkis. The film follows farm animals who rebel against their human owner and unfortunately, their movement eventually falls apart as power corrupts them. It explores themes of politics, power, and justice, making it both an exciting story and a deep social commentary. Animal Farm is sure to be a must-watch.
Paddington in Peru
We all love Paddington Bear and the new Paddington in Peru movie seems like so much fun. The new movie will be officially hitting the cinemas on February 14.
In this movie, we see Paddington set off on an adventure to go to Peru after his aunt goes missing from the Home for Retired Bears. Of course, there’s plenty of adventure and drama along the way. It’s another mutch watch movie for this year!
People We Meet on Vacation
People We Meet on Vacation is a fun contemporary romance book that has gained popularity thanks to TikTok.
A book by Emily Henry, People We Meet on Vacation follows our two protagonists Alex and Poppy, who somehow became best friends after meeting in college – despite their polar opposite personalities. Over the years, they’ve shared countless adventures, yet there’s one trip that changed everything. As they reconnect and spend more time together, their friendship begins to shift, blurring the lines between love and friendship.
Although there is no release date for the movie as of yet, it will star Tom Blyth and Emily Bader alongside Sarah Catherine Hook, Jameela Jamil, Lucien Laviscount, and Lukas Gage.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Another exciting book-to-movie adaptation is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. If you’ve read the book you know that the story is emotional and touching. It follows famous actress Evelyn from her life in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, and her much deeper and complicated life outside her career including her famous relationships.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is said to be currently being developed by Netflix, where it will be released as a feature film. However, no release date for the movie has been shared as of yet.
The Midnight Library
The Midnight Library is a book written by Matt Haig.
The poignant story follows Nora Seed who visits the midnight library hoping to rewrite her past and have a better future. Each book she finds in the library gives Nora a to live a different life if she had done things differently.
As Nora explores these alternate lives, she confronts her deepest regrets, dreams, and what truly matters to her. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about self-acceptance, the power of choices, and the beauty of embracing the present. The Midnight Library is a thought-provoking journey about finding peace with who we are, no matter the path we take.
We don’t have a release date for the movie yet but stay tuned!