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 From Page to Screen: Must-See May 2026 Book-to-Film Adaptations.Thanks to Bookreporter.com for help with this post. Are any of these titles ones you’ve read?
In Theatres:
Animal Farm
Release Date: Friday, May 1st (wide)
Based on: ANIMAL FARM by George Orwell
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Release Date: Friday, May 1st (wide)
Based on: Characters created by Lauren Weisberger
The Sheep Detectives
Release Date: Friday, May 8th (wide)
Based on: THREE BAGS FULL by Leonie Swann
The Wizard of the Kremlin
Release Date: Friday, May 15th (limited)
Based on: THE WIZARD OF THE KREMLIN by Giuliano da Empoli, translated by Willard Wood
On TV:
Film Releases:
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Release Date:Â Friday, May 8th on Netflix
Based on:Â REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURESÂ by Shelby Van Pelt
Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Air Date:Â Saturday, May 16th at 8pm ET/PT on Hallmark Channel / CTV Life Channel
Based on:Â The Hannah Swensen series by Joanne Fluke
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War
Release Date:Â Wednesday, May 20th on Prime Video
Based on:Â Characters from the Ryanverse created by Tom Clancy
Propeller One-Way Night Coach
Release Date:Â Friday, May 29th on Apple TV
Based on:Â PROPELLER ONE-WAY NIGHT COACH: A Fable for All Ages, by John Travolta
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Series Premieres:
“Lord of the Flies” (4-episode limited series)
Release Date: Monday, May 4th on Netflix (all episodes of the series will be available)
Based on: LORD OF THE FLIES by William Golding
“The Terror: Devil in Silver” (6-episode limited series)
Release Dates: Thursdays on AMC+ and Shudder; Series Premiere on May 7th
Based on: THE DEVIL IN SILVER by Victor LaValle
“Off Campus”
Release Date: Wednesday, May 13th on Prime Video (all episodes of Season 1 will be available)
Based on: THE DEAL by Elle Kennedy
“Spider-Noir”
Release Date: Wednesday, May 27th on Prime Video (all episodes of Season 1 will be available)
Based on: Marvel Comics featuring the character Spider-Man Noir
Will you be watching any of these From Page to Screen: Must-See May 2026 Book-to-Film Adaptations? Have you read the book?  I’ve seen Remarkably Bright Creatures and really enjoyed it.
I hope you have a wonderful day!
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
I’ve watched the first four episodes of Off Campus and am amazed at their chemistry (Hannah & Garrett). A bit steamy.
thathappyreader
Thanks for the info Jonetta!
Jamie
I haven’t been able to find “Lord of the Flies” in Canada. It isn’t on Netflix, but I did hear somewhere that it was on CBC Gem; however, I haven’t seen it there either.
thathappyreader
Oh! I see only the 1963 version is available free right now in Canada. I will post if this changes.
Carla@CarlaLovesToRead
I absolutely loved Remarkably Bright Creatures, even though it has received some awful reviews. I will probably watch Jack Ryan, but that’s it. I don’t watch much TV. As always, thanks for sharing this, Jodie.
thathappyreader
I’m glad that you enjoyed it. I haven’t heard any negative reviews.
Her Digital Coffee
These all sound great! I’m looking forward to adding them to my watchlist this summer. Thanks for sharing Jodie!
thathappyreader
I hope you enjoy them Winnie.
Yvonne @ It's All About Books
I’m probably most excited to see Remarkably Bright Creatures!
thathappyreader
I thought it was very good. I hope you enjoy it.
Juli
I’ve watched both Remarkably Bright Creatures and Lord of the Flies. Enjoyed both. Have you seen them yet? What did you think of them?
thathappyreader
I loved Remarkably Bright Creatures. I don’t have an interest in Lord of the Flies.
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
I loved Off Campus. I also want to watch the Lord of the Flies series. And while I never read Remarkably Bright Creatures, it sounded interesting enough I want to watch it. And I still need to see The Devil Wears Prada 2. The Sheep Detective movie looks fun too! Thanks for sharing all of these!
thathappyreader
I hope you enjoy them all Lisa!