2025 Kids & YA Book Adaptations
Adaptations of Kids and YA books releasing in 2025
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- DirectorDougal WilsonStarsOlivia ColmanAntonio BanderasEmily MortimerFollows Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru, but a mystery sends them to the Amazon rainforest and up Peruvian mountains.Release Date: 01/17/25
Book 1: A Bear Called Paddington
Author: Michael Bond - DirectorPeter HastingsDog Man, half dog and half man, he is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat.Release Date: 01/31/25
Book 1: Dog Man
Author: Dav Pilkey - DirectorMarc ForsterThis film was to follow a young boy who is separated from his father during World War 2. The boy discovers the Island of Sodor where he meets Thomas the Tank Engine and ventures to find his father.Release Date: 02/04/25
Series: The Railway Trains
Book 2: Thomas the Tank Engine
Author: Wilbert Awdry - DirectorChris MillerMatt LandonStarsHannah WaddinghamNick OffermanKurt RussellPlot kept under wraps.Release Date: 2/14/25
Series: The Smurfs
Author: Peyo - DirectorMarc WebbStarsRachel ZeglerGal GadotAndrew BurnapLive-action adaptation of the 1937 Disney animated film 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'.Release Date: 03/21/25
Story: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Author: The Brothers Grimm - DirectorJared HessStarsDanielle BrooksKate McKinnonJemaine ClementThe malevolent Ender Dragon sets out on a path of destruction, prompting a young girl and her group of unlikely adventurers to set out to save the Overworld.Release Date: 04/04/25
Book: Minecraft: The Dragon
Author: Nicky Drayden - DirectorDean DeBloisStarsJulian DennisonGabriel HowellBronwyn JamesFollows a young Viking as he aspires to hunt dragons, and how he becomes unexpectedly a friend of a young dragon.Release Date: 06/13/25
Book 1: How to Train Your Dragon
Author: Cressida Cowell - DirectorJames GunnStarsIsabela MercedNicholas HoultMilly AlcockFollows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way in a world that views this as old-fashioned.Release Date: 7/11/25
Character: Superman/Clark Kent
Creator(s): Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster - DirectorMatt ShakmanStarsPedro PascalVanessa KirbyEbon Moss-BachrachOne of Marvel's most iconic families makes it back to the big screen, the Fantastic Four.Release Date: 07/25/25
Characters: The Fantastic Four
Creators: Stan Lee & Jack Kirby - DirectorPierre PerifelJP SansStarsSam RockwellZazie BeetzAwkwafinaThe Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do 'one last job' by an all-female squad of criminals.Release Date: 08/01/25
Book 1: The Bad Guys
Author: Aaron Blabey - A young Prince named Bambi becomes friends with Thumper and Flower together. They seek challenges and dangers throughout the forest.Release Date: 08/03/25
Book: Bambi: a Life in the Woods
Author: Felix Salten - StarsDominique ThorneAlden EhrenreichManny MontanaGenius teenage inventor Riri Williams creates the most advanced suit of armor since Iron Man.TV Mini Series
Release Date: 09/03/25
Creator(s): Brian Michael Bendis, Mike Deodato
Book: Invincible Iron Man: Ironheart: Riri Williams
Author: Brian Michael Bendis - DirectorLauren MontgomeryWilliam MataStarsDave BautistaDante BascoRomán ZaragozaPlot under wraps.Release Date: 10/10/25
Series: Avatar: the Last Airbender
Creator(s): Michael Dante DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko - DirectorBen GregorStarsAndrew GarfieldClaire FoyA modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.Release Date: December 2025
Book 2: The Magic Faraway Tree
Author: Enid Blyton - StarsMichael GodereEzekiel AjeigbeRaul CeballosTV Series
Season 1
Release Date: TBA 2024
Book 1: The Bad Guys
Author: Aaron Blabey - DirectorPhil CunninghamBrent DawesBeyond the giant's shadow, the shepherd boy embarks on a journey to show his people that true power lies not in kingship, but in faith and freedom.Release Date: TBA 2025
Character: David/King David
Source: The Bible - CreatorMatt DufferRoss DufferStarsMillie Bobby BrownFinn WolfhardWinona RyderWhen a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one strange little girl.TV Series
Season 5 (final)
Release Date: TBA 2025
Series: Stranger Things
Creator(s): Matt & Ross Duffer - DirectorPhil JohnstonTodd DemongKatie ShanahanA pair of wicked pranksters plan an elaborate heist along with their crew of highly-trained animals.Release Date: TBA 2025
Book: The Twits
Author: Roald Dahl - DirectorTravis KnightStarsPeyton Elizabeth LeeJacob TremblayMahershala AliThe adventures of Prue McKeel as she sets off to the forests outside Portland to find her kidnapped brother.Release Date: TBA 2025
Book: Wildwood
Author: Colin Meloy - DirectorGuy RitchieSequel to Disney's live-action version of Aladdin.Release Date: TBA 2025
Story: One Thousand and One Nights/Arabian Nights - DirectorDominic M. CarolaWe are thrilled to announce our newest cinematic undertaking: JESUS (2026) - a new, animated family film about the life of Jesus. This animated film, slated to release in late 2026, will be designed to reach families, new generations, and people of all ages with the story of Jesus. The film will be anchored in the Christian Gospels. It will re-imagine the original JESUS film, using much of its dialogue but in a refreshed script. This means that this new animated film will eventually be available in 2,000+ heart languages. JESUS (2026) builds on the global impact of the original JESUS film, and more than 40 years of Bible translation work, language production, and strong relationships with ministry partners who have journeyed with us. Over the years, we have worked with our partners to design resources that break language and literacy barriers so anyone can experience the story of Jesus-no matter where they are in the world. We'll continue to do so together with JESUS (2026). Our production partner on the film is the animation studio Premise Entertainment. This team is comprised of world renowned biblical scholars and archaeologists, alongside gifted and experienced digital artists whose credits include Pixar, Disney and Star Wars films. These creators are utilizing ground-breaking digital innovations to deliver a film which can be viewed across various platforms, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and the Metaverse. A global theatrical release is anticipated in 2026. The film will also be available on digital platforms. To keep up to date on our new animated film, visit jesus.film. Or download the free ASJ Insider App (available on the App store and Google Play) to receive regular updates, behind-the-scenes images, and ways to pray with us. Join the growing global momentum.Release Date: TBA 2025
Character: Jesus
Source: Bible - StarsNikki RodriguezNoah LaLondeAshby GentryJackie Howard's life is disrupted by a freak accident, she is ripped from her home and has to start over on a ranch in Colorado, with her guardian and a family of 9 boys, and 1 girl.TV Series
Season 2
Release Date: TBA 2025
Book: My Life with the Walter Boys
Author: Ali Novak - CreatorSteven MaedaMatt OwensStarsIñaki GodoyEmily RuddMackenyuIn a seafaring world, a young pirate captain sets out with his crew to attain the title of Pirate King, and to discover the mythical treasure known as 'One Piece.'TV Series
Season 2
Release Date: TBA 2025
Book 1: vol. 1, Romance Dawn
Author: Oda Eiichiro - CreatorRick RiordanJonathan E. SteinbergStarsWalker ScobellLeah JeffriesAryan SimhadriDemigod Percy Jackson leads a quest across America to prevent a war among the Olympian gods.TV Series
Season 2
Release Date: TBA 2025
Book 1: The Lightning Thief
Author: Rick Riordan - CreatorJenny HanStarsLola TungChristopher BrineyGavin CasalegnoA love triangle between one girl and two brothers. A story about first love, first heartbreak, and the magic of that one perfect summer.TV Series
Season 3
Release Date: TBA 2025
Book 3: We'll Always Have Summer
Author: Jenny Han