King's Reign: New Adaptations Coming Soon - Baka Cinema

Stephen King’s enduring influence on popular culture is undeniable. His captivating novels and short stories have consistently inspired remarkable adaptations, with some of the finest films and television series (including miniseries) of all time originating from his works. This prolific relationship between King and Hollywood has flourished for nearly half a century, and the stream of new projects shows no signs of slowing.

There are often numerous Stephen King film and TV adaptations in various stages of development simultaneously. To help navigate this ever-expanding landscape, here's a comprehensive guide to upcoming projects, from those completed and awaiting release to those currently in development. This guide will be regularly updated with the latest information.

Projects in Post-Production

These are the Stephen King adaptations that have finished filming and are now undergoing editing or are complete and awaiting their release dates.

• IT: Welcome To Derry (Television Series)

  • Expected Release: 2025
  • Building upon the success of Andy Muschietti's IT and IT: Chapter Two, this HBO series revisits the haunted town of Derry, Maine. The series, spearheaded by showrunners Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane, with Andy and Barbara Muschietti as producers, will delve into the origins of Pennywise the Dancing Clown's terror, exploring events that occurred in the early 1960s when he first emerged from his 27-year hibernation cycle.
  • Cast: Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Taylour Page, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe, and Bill Skarsgård.

• The Long Walk (Movie)

  • Expected Release: September 12, 2025
  • After numerous attempts, an adaptation of The Long Walk, originally published under King's pseudonym Richard Bachman, is finally on the horizon. Lionsgate is developing the project, with Francis Lawrence (of The Hunger Games: Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes) directing and JT Mollner penning the script. The film tells a dystopian tale of young men forced to compete in a grueling walking competition where the last one standing wins. The film promises a faithful and uncompromising adaptation of the source material. Production wrapped up in the summer of 2024.
  • Crew: Francis Lawrence (Director), JT Mollner (Screenwriter)
  • Cast: Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Jordan Gonzalez, Izabella Raven, Joshua Odjick, Roman Griffin Davis, Mark Hamill, and Judy Greer.

• The Running Man (Movie)

  • Expected Release: November 7, 2025
  • Edgar Wright is directing a new adaptation of The Running Man, another novel initially published under the Richard Bachman name. This version aims to be more faithful to the source material than the 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The story centres on a desperate man who participates in a televised game show where contestants are hunted down. Michael Bacall, who previously collaborated with Wright on Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, is co-writing the script. Glenn Powell is set to star as Ben Richards.
  • Crew: Edgar Wright (Co-Writer/Director), Michael Bacall (Co-Writer)
  • Cast: Glen Powell, Katy O'Brian, Karl Glusman, Daniel Ezra, Josh Brolin, William H. Macy, Jayme Lawson, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, and Colman Domingo

Projects in Pre-Production/Production

These Stephen King adaptations have successfully navigated the challenges of development and are either in pre-production or actively filming.

• Carrie (TV Miniseries)

  • This iconic Stephen King story is being adapted once again, this time as a miniseries for Prime Video with Mike Flanagan serving as showrunner. The eight-episode series began production in the summer of 2025.
  • Crew: Mike Flanagan (Writer)
  • Cast: Summer H. Howell, Siena Agudong, Samantha Sloyan, Alison Thornton, Thalia Dudek, Amber Midthunder, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti, Joel Oulette, Matthew Lillard, Kate Siegel, Michael Trucco, Katee Sackhoff, Rahul Kohli, Heather Graham, Delainey Hayles, Crystal Balint, Danielle Klaudt, Tim Bagley, Tahmoh Penikett, Mapuana Makia, Rowan Danielle, Naika Toussaint, and Cassandra Naud.

Projects in Development

These are the Stephen King adaptations that have been announced recently and are currently in the early stages of development.

• The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon (Movie)

  • Lionsgate has acquired the rights to adapt this novella, with JT Mollner set to write and direct. The story follows a young girl lost in the Appalachian Trail who finds solace in her imagination and a baseball pitcher.

• The Stand (Movie)

  • Despite previous adaptations, Paramount Pictures and director Doug Liman are developing a new film adaptation of King's epic pandemic novel. The plan is to condense the sprawling story into a single film.

• The Dark Tower (TV Show)

  • Mike Flanagan is pursuing his dream project: a proper adaptation of Stephen King's Dark Tower series. He has acquired the rights to the books, and the project is separate from his deal with Prime Video.

• Fairy Tale (TV Miniseries)

  • Paul Greengrass is developing an adaptation of King's novel Fairy Tale as a 10-part miniseries produced by A24. J.H. Wyman is serving as showrunner. The story centres on a teenager who journeys to an alternate world to save his dying dog.

• Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream (Movie)

  • James Ashcroft is adapting the novella "Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream" from the collection You Like It Darker. The story follows a school custodian who has a psychic dream about a dead body and becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation.

• Cujo (Movie)

  • Netflix is developing a remake of the classic King novel Cujo. Roy Lee is attached as a producer, and Darren Aronofsky is reportedly in talks to direct.

• The Regulators (Movie)

  • George Cowan is adapting The Regulators, a sister novel to Desperation written under King's Richard Bachman pseudonym. The story involves a neighbourhood terrorized by cowboy/space cop monsters conjured by an autistic boy possessed by a demon.

• Billy Summers (TV Miniseries)

  • J.J. Abrams is developing a miniseries based on the novel Billy Summers. Ed Zwick is attached to direct all of the episodes. The story follows a hitman who seeks to end his career after one last job.

• Later (TV Miniseries)

  • Blumhouse Television is developing a miniseries based on the novel Later. Lucy Liu is attached to star. The story follows a single mother and her son, who can communicate with the dead.

• Christine (Movie)

  • A remake of John Carpenter's Christine is in development at Blumhouse Productions and Sony Pictures. Bryan Fuller is writing the screenplay and plans to direct.

• The Talisman (Series)

  • The Talisman, a novel co-written by Stephen King and Peter Straub, is being developed as a series for Netflix. Steven Spielberg and the Duffer Brothers are producing, with Curtis Gwinn serving as showrunner.

• Elevation (Movie)

  • Jack Bender is developing a film adaptation of Elevation, a story set in Castle Rock, Maine. The book centres on a man who is mysteriously losing weight without any change in his physical appearance.

Announced Projects with No Recent Updates

These Stephen King adaptations were announced within the last few years but have not had any updates recently.

• The Jaunt (Series)

  • Dave Erikson is developing a series based on the short story "The Jaunt," which explores the horrifying consequences of improperly sedated teleportation.

• The Ten O'Clock People (Series)

  • Henrik Bastin is developing a series based on the short story "The Ten O'Clock People," about a smoker who discovers that authority figures are actually bat monsters in disguise.

• Revelations (TV Series)

  • The CW is developing a series based on the short story "The Revelations of 'Becka Paulson," about a woman who starts talking to Jesus Christ after accidentally shooting herself with a nail gun.

• Throttle (Movie)

  • A Max original film focusing on a biker gang pursued by a vengeful truck driver.

• Overlook (TV Miniseries)

  • A series focusing on the haunted hotel from The Shining.

• The Dark Half (Movie)

  • Alex Ross Perry is developing a remake of The Dark Half, about a writer whose pen name comes to life and seeks revenge.

• Rest Stop (Movie)

  • Alex Ross Perry is developing a film based on the short story "Rest Stop," about a writer who interferes in a case of domestic abuse.

• Sleeping Beauties (TV Miniseries)

  • A series based on the novel co-written by Stephen King and his son Owen King, about a world where women are vanishing into mysterious cocoons.

• Mile 81 (Movie)

  • A film based on the novella "Mile 81," about a violent extraterrestrial disguised as a car at a rest stop.

• Joyland (TV Miniseries)

  • A series based on the novel Joyland, about a college student who uncovers a dark secret at an amusement park.

• The Tommyknockers (Movie)

  • James Wan is producing a film adaptation of The Tommyknockers, about a town preyed upon by an extraterrestrial presence.

• The Gingerbread Girl (Movie)

  • Craig R. Baxley is set to direct a film adaptation of "The Gingerbread Girl," about a woman who becomes entangled with a serial killer.

• Suffer The Little Children (Movie)

  • Sean Carter is developing a film based on the short story "Suffer The Little Children," about a teacher who discovers her students are alien creatures.

• Rose Madder (Movie)

  • Assaf Bernstein is attached to direct a film adaptation of Rose Madder, about an abused woman who runs away from her husband.