2025 in literature


This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 2025.

Anniversaries

New books

''Dates after each title indicate U.S. publication, unless otherwise indicated.''

Translations

Notable translations first published in English:
AuthorTranslatorTitleDate of pub.Ref.
Chaim GradeRose WaldmanSons and Daughters
Solvej BalleSophia Hersi Smith and Jennifer RussellOn the Calculation of Volume vol. III

Notable new movies and TV series based on books

Below are some of the most prominent film and television productions expected to premiere/broadcast during 2025:
TitleThe book on which the movie/TV series is basedTypeGenrePremiere dateDistribution company / original broadcasting network
"Dog Man""Dog Man" by Dav PilkeyMovieSuperhero film, comedyJanuary 15, 2025Universal Pictures
"The Monkey""The Monkey" by Stephen KingMovieComedy, horrorFebruary 21, 2025Neon
"Mickey 17""Mickey7" by Edward AshtonMovieScience fictionMarch 7, 2025Warner Bros.
"Snow White""Snow White" by the Brothers GrimmMovieMusical, FantasyMarch 21, 2025Walt Disney
"The Bad Guys 2""The Bad Guys" by Aaron BlabeyMovieAnimation, Heist film, comedyAugust 1, 2025Universal Pictures
"Freakier Friday""Freaky Friday" by Mary RodgersMovieComic fantasyAugust 8, 2025Walt Disney
"Fear Street: Prom Queen""The Prom Queen" by R. L. StineMovieHorrorTBDNetflix
"The Running Man""The Running Man" by Stephen KingMovieScience fiction, actionNovember 7, 2025Paramount Pictures
The Dead GirlsLas muertas by Jorge IbargüengoitiaLimited TV seriesDramaSeptember 2025Netflix