A selection of television adaptations of books is arriving or returning during 2026, spanning romance, thriller, science fiction and fantasy. The slate matters because it includes both new series and major returning franchises, with several adaptations drawing on bestselling novels and established book series.

– My Life With the Walter Boys Season 3 premiered on Netflix on 6 August; a fourth season is in production.
– Silo Season 3, based on Hugh Howey’s Silo trilogy, begins on Apple TV on 3 July and concludes on 4 September.
– Lucky, adapted from Marissa Stapley’s novel and starring Anya Taylor-Joy, premieres on Apple TV on 15 July.
– Other 2026 adaptations mentioned include A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, His & Hers, Bridgerton Season 4, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 2, Ransom Canyon Season 2 and Little House on the Prairie.