Each month, numerous books make the leap from page to screen, debuting in theatres or on TV. As an avid reader, I always enjoy keeping up with these adaptations to see how faithfully (or not!) the stories I love have been brought to life. Today, I’m spotlighting the books that have made the transition From Page To Screen in April 2025. Are any of these titles ones you’ve read? Thanks to Bookreporter.com for help with this post.
In Theatres:
The Amateur
Release Date:Â Friday, April 11th (wide)
Based on:Â THE AMATEUR by Robert Littell
The King of Kings
Release Date:Â Friday, April 11th (wide)
Based on:Â THE LIFE OF OUR LORD by Charles Dickens
That They May Face the Rising Sun
Release Date:Â Friday, April 11th (limited)
Based on:Â THAT THEY MAY FACE THE RISING SUN by John McGahern
On Swift Horses
Release Date:Â Friday, April 25th (limited)
Based on:Â ON SWIFT HORSESÂ by Shannon Pufahl
On TV:
Series Premieres:
“Sherlock & Daughter”
Air Dates:Â Wednesdays at 9pm ET/PT on The CW; Series Premiere on April 16th
Based on:Â The Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
“Ransom Canyon”
Release Date:Â Thursday, April 17th on Netflix (all episodes of Season 1 will be available)
Based on: The Ransom Canyon series by Jodi Thomas
“Carême” (8-episode limited series)
Release Dates:Â Wednesdays on Apple TV+; Series Premiere on April 30th (the first two episodes will be available)
Based on: COOKING FOR KINGS: The Life of Antonin Carême, the First Celebrity Chef, by Ian Kelly
Season Premieres:
“The Handmaid’s Tale”
Release Dates:Â Tuesdays on Hulu; Season 6 Premiere on April 8th (the first three episodes will be available)
Based on:Â THE HANDMAID’S TALEÂ by Margaret Atwood
“Unicorn Academy”
Release Date:Â Wednesday, April 9th on Netflix (all episodes of Season 3 will be available)
Based on: The children’s book series Unicorn Academy by Julie Sykes and Linda Chapman
“You”
Release Date:Â Thursday, April 24th on Netflix (all episodes of Season 5 will be available)
Based on: The You series by Caroline Kepnes
“WondLa”
Release Date:Â Friday, April 25th on Apple TV+ (all episodes of Season 2 will be available)
Based on: The WondLa trilogy by Tony DiTerlizzi
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Will you be watching any of these From Page To Screen films or shows? Let me know in the comments.
I hope you have a wonderful day!
ER LeVar
I’m always skeptical of series that go beyond their source material, like The Handmaid’s Tale and You. For the former, at least, I think it’s lost its punch by losing its focus.
thathappyreader
I tend to agree with you ER but I have had the odd exception.
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
I’m watching the remaining episodes of Bosch: Legacy season 3. Will also be starting Ransom Canyon as I’ve started the book series.
thathappyreader
I hope that you enjoy them both Jonetta.
Carla@CarlaLovesToRead
I’m catching up on Will Trent, then I will check out Ransom Canyon. Thanks for the heads up, Jodie.
thathappyreader
I hope you enjoy it Carla.
Her Digital Coffee
What a great list! I still need to finish the last season of You, but it’s so cool knowing it’s based on a book. Thanks for sharing!
thathappyreader
Thanks for reading Winnie!