Whalefall by Daniel Kraus

In theatres October 16, 2026

Starring: Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin and Elisabeth Shue

I think Whalefall looks more like a thriller, but is likely more drama than one would initially think. It follows Abrams as a scuba diver looking for his fathers remains when he’s swallowed by a whale. He has one hour to get out before his oxygen runs out.

Klara and the sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

In theatres October 23, 2026

Starring: Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, Mia Tharia

A story by nobel prize winner in literature about a robot girl designed to prevent loneliness tries to save a heartbroken family of humans. Directed by Taika Waititi.

The good daughter by Karin Slaughter

Out on Peacock november 12, 2026

Starring: Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy

The Quinn sisters, Samantha and Charlotte, have spent the last twenty-eight years trying to piece together the lives that were fractured by a single night of violence.

Prima Facie by Suzie Miller

Only in cinemas november 13, 2026

Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Daniel Ings, Harry Treadaway, Noma Dumezwedi

Originally a play, then a book and now a movie about Tessa, a british defense barrister. She expertly represents her clients, including those who are accused of sexual assault. However, she finds out that the law does not provide justice after being raped by a coworker.

Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito

In theatres november 13, 2026

Starring: Jason Isaacs, Maika Monroe Ruth Wilson

In 1858, an eccentric young governess, Winifred Notty, arrives at the remote gothic manor Ensor House. As Winifred assimilates, staff begin to inexplicably disappear, and the owners wonder if something is amiss about this new governess.

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

Alternative title: Guarding Stars

Out on Netflix November 18, 2026

Starring: Leighton Meester, Jared Padalecki, Andie MacDowell

A skilled bodyguard is assigned to protect a reclusive movie star from a stalker and must pose as his girlfriend to keep the threat hidden.

Sunrise on the reaping by Suzanne Collins

In cinemas november 20, 2026

Starring: McKenna Grace, Jennifer Lawrence, Joseph Zada, Jesse Pleamons, Glenn Close, Elle Fanning and so many more!

If you enjoy the hunger games series I’m sure you already have your calendar marked and you’re ready for this one. This is the story of Haymitch’s time in the hunger games. So we go back in time from the original series.

In a holidaze by Christina Lauren

Out on Nexflix december 2

Starring: Maddie Ziegler, Rob Lowe, Patton Oswald, Jackie Sandler, Gil Bellows

Maelyn Jones’ holiday takes an unexpected turn when her wish for happiness at her family’s snowy Utah cabin results in a time-loop, forcing her to relive Christams repeatedly. Very Groundhog day!

Pride and prejudice by Jane Austen

Out on Netflix December 3, 2026

Starring: Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden, Olivia Coleman, Rufus Sewell

Dolly Alderton has written the script for this new Netflix adaptation of the old classic enemies to lovers.

The sandman by Lars Kepler

Alternative title: Nocturne

Out on Apple+ on weekly release – last episode airs december 25, 2026.

Starring: Liev Schriber, Zazie Beets, Stephen Graham

When a victim of serial killer Jurek Walter turns up alive, detective Jonah Lynn races to find the one person still missing, while his protégé Saga Bauer goes undercover for answers from the killer himself.

Anxious people by Fredrik Backman

In theatres january 7, 2027

Starring: Angelina Jolie, Aimee Lou Wood, Jason Segel

During a holiday open house, a banker and other strangers become hostages when an amateur criminal’s plans go awry. This is a remake of the swedish movie, and it was very good, looking forward to the Hollywood version.

Children of blood and bone by Toni Adeyemi

Release: January 15, 2027

Starring: Viola Davies, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cynthia Erivo, Idris Elba, Regina King and so many more!

There has been some drama surrounding this with the author going against the movie. But the pictures were seeing looks amazing! And with that cast – whats to complain about?!

Neuromancer by William Gibson

Out on Apple+ january 22, 2027

Starring: Callum Turner, Peter Sarsgaard and Brianna Middleton

A damaged hacker named Case, thrust into digital espionage and high stakes crime with Molly, pulling a heist on corporate dynasty.

Remain by Nicholas Sparks with M.Night Shyamalan

Release: February 5, 2027

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Poebe Dynevor

A grieving architect moves to Cape Cod for work after leaving a psychiatric facility. While staying at a historic B&B, he meets a mysterious woman who makes him question his rational beliefs about life and loss. (Is this casting better than beach read?)

The magician’s nephew by C.S.Lewis

In theaters February 11, 2027

Starring: Carey Mulligan, Daniel Craig, Emma Mackey and Meryl Streep as Aslan

Two children discover a wood full of pools leading to other worlds. One takes them to a dead city beneath a dying sun, where they wake a queen who exterminated its population and accidentally bring her back to London.

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

In theatres march 19, 2027

Starring: Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning

The lives of two sisters living in France are torn apart at the onset of World War II. The book is so beloved, and I think the fans were thrilled when the Fanning sisters signed on to this. Their first project together as sisters, playing sisters.

Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Release: November 12, 2027

Starring: Daisy Edgar Jones, Sean Kaufman and Sky Yang

A modern love story about two friends who meet as children and reunite as adults to create video games, finding an intimacy in digital storytelling that eludes them in their real lives.

The housemaid’s secret by Freida McFadden

Release: In theatres December 17, 2027

Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Michele Morrone, Kirsten Dunst, Brittany Snow, Stephen Kalyn

The sequel to the bestselling book and hit movie “The Housemaid” – in this one Millie becomes a housekeeper for a woman she must never see until she uncovers what’s behind the locked door, revealing secrets darker than her own. And hopefully more Enzo please!

The last mrs.Parrish by Liv Constantine

Release: TBD

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Amber Patterson, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

A con-woman who targets a wealthy couple as her next victims, but she ends up discovering that the wife’s life is far more complicated than she could have imagined.

Better than the movies by Lynn Painter

Release: TBD 2027

Starring: Judy Greer, Claire Coffee and Luke Kirby (Also look out for Deacon Philippe!)

Senior Liz Buxbaum relies on her obsession with rom-com movies to get the attention of her untoucable crush, with an assist from her annoying but cute next door neighbor.

How to kill your family by Bella Mackie

Netflix series release TBD late 2027

Starring Anya Taylor-Joy

A woman sets out to take revenge on the wealthy family that abandoned her mother. Currently filming in London.

Everyone in my family has killed someone by Benjamin Stevenson

Release: Projected Amazon prime in 2027

Starring: Penn Badgley, Sean Astin, Patricia Clarkson, Elizabeth Marvel and Annaleigh Ashford.

Follows teacher Ernie Cunningham as he tries to investigate the truth behind a dead body which was found frozen on the slopes and the suspicious involvement of his family.

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

Release TBD on Apple+

Starring: Juno Tempe, Joel Kinnaman, Daniel Ings, Joe Alwyn

Lauren finds a stranger claiming to be her husband at home. When he goes to change a bulb in the attic, he vanishes – replaced by another husband. Her attic creates endless husbands, making her questin life choices and contentment.

It happened one summer by Tessa Bailey

Release: Late 2027 TBD

Starring: Nina Dobrev, Tyler Hoechlin

A Hollywood “It Girl” is cut off from her wealthy family and exiled to a small Pacific Northwest beach town where she butts heads with a surly, sexy local who thinks she doesn’t belong.

Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

Release TBD, but sometime late 2027/early 2028

Starring: Daisy Jelley, Connor Simos, Auli’i Cravalho and Chaneil Kular

Follows Anastasia Allen, a competitive figure skater aiming for Olympic gold, who is forced to share the rink with Nate Hawkins, a hockey player determined to go pro, as ambition and attraction collide.

I’m excited to see how they’ll do this, because the book is mostly smut.

Fourth wing by Rebecca Yarros

Coming to Amazon Prime – date TBD

Starring: Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya (so far)

Violet was meant for scholarly life but forced to join dragon riders. She faces hostility for her mother’s actions. Despite attraction to powerful wing-leader Xaden, she must learn combat to survive the harsh training.

This series has hit booktok by storm and has sold over 12 million copies worldwide.

Rose hill series by Elsie Silver

Coming to Amazon Prime – date TBD

Starring: Jake Weary, Hannah Galway, John Ralston and Sadie Dickerson as Skylar.

Follows best friends West Belmont and Ford Grant when country-pop star Skylar Stone arrives in their rugged mountain town, igniting a romantic family drama.

All systems red by Martha Wells

Season 1 out on Apple+ and renewed for a second season

Starring: Alexander Skarsgård

A security android struggles with emotions and free will while balancing dangerous missions and desire for isolation, evading detection of its self-hacking as it finds its place.