March is just around the corner, so it’s time to dig into the movies and television shows based on books coming out in March. The biggest of the month is by far Project Hail Mary, based on the Andy Weir book. How big is this movie? There’s a Project Hail Mary LEGO set, that’s how big.
That’ll be in the theaters along with a few others. Viewers who plan to stay in and stream this month are in for a treat with a ton of new television adaptations.
Let’s take a look at the Book to Movie/TV Adaptations for March 2026.
New Film Adaptations
Colleen Hoover‘s books have been all over the big screen lately, and that shows no signs of stopping. Her latest book to make the big screen is Reminders of Him, which releases in theaters on March 13th, 2026. The film stars Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, Lauren Graham, and Lainey Wilson in her film debut. The author is taking a more hands-on approach with this film as she co-wrote the screenplay with Lauren Levine.
This month’s biggest book adaptation is Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. The author had tremendous box office success with The Martian, and thinks it looks as if it could be more of the same. Ryan Gosling stars as Dr. Ryland Grace as he makes a trip to space to save the world. Project Hail Mary releases in theaters on March 20th, 2026. [Trailer]
Finally, The Pout-Pout Fish makes its way to the United States. The animated film based on the Deborah Diesen book premiered in Australia earlier this year, but will now release in North American theaters on March 20th, 2026. [Trailer]
The Magic Faraway Tree, based on The Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton, is making its long awaited debut this month. The book released way back in 1943, and now it will come to the big screen 83 years later! The Magic Faraway Tree releases in theaters on March 27th, 2026.
New TV Adaptations
The show is actually a couple of years old, but the latest iteration of The Count of Monte Cristo is making its North American premiere this month. The story has been adapted many times, but it is almost always an excellent production, and this one looks no different. Alexandre Dumas‘ novel, like his main character, just won’t die. The English language miniseries stars Sam Claflin as Edmond Dantes and Jeremy Irons as Abbé Faria. The Count of Monte Cristo premieres on PBS Masterpiece and Prime Video March 1st, 2026. [Trailer]
Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall star in Vladimir, a new television series based on the book by Julia May Jonas. It premieres on Netflix March 5th, 2026. [Trailer]
Scarpetta, based on the Kay Scarpetta series by Patricia Cornwell, premieres on Prime Video March 11th, 2026. It will star Nicole Kidman as Dr. Kay Scarpetta and Jamie Lee Curtis as Dorothy Scarpetta.
That Night is a new Spanish language Netflix series based on the bestselling book of the same name by Gillian McAllister. [Trailer]
Araminta Hall‘s Imperfect Women was one of the biggest psychological thrillers of 2020, and now is set to be one of the hottest new series of 2026. The adaptation stars Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington, and will premiere on Apple TV March 18th, 2026.
Jo Nesbø is an incredibly successful novelist who is no stranger to adaptations. The Harry Hole series was adapted into a film, The Snowman in 207, but now it is getting the series treatment. Detective Hole is an adaptation of the fifth novel in the series, The Devil's Star. Detective Hole will premiere on Netflix March 26th, 2026.
Returning TV Show Adaptations
Diana Gabaldon‘s Outlander was a real trailblazer in the world of romantasy. This show has been around so long that they still called it romantic fantasy back then. The show continues its incredible run and returns with Season 8 on Starz March 6th, 2026.
One Piece by Eiichiro Oda is the best-selling manga in history, and has led to the anime adaptation which is also one of the most popular animes of all-time. The live action version of the show returns with Season 2 on Netflix March 10th, 2026.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vince is the Entertainment Editor at Book Notification. His first book was Green Eggs & Ham by Dr. Seuss, and his passion for reading took off from there. He'll read just about anything, but can usually be found re-reading his favorite Pynchon novels and Seattle Mariners box scores.