From Page to Screen: Must-See March 2025 Book-to-Film Adaptations

Each month, numerous books make the leap from page to screen, debuting in theatres or on TV. As an avid reader, I always enjoy keeping up with these adaptations to see how faithfully (or not!) the stories I love have been brought to life. Today, I’m spotlighting the books that have made the transition From Page To Screen in March 2025. Are any of these titles ones you’ve read? Thanks to Bookreporter.com for help with this post.

In Theatres:

In the Lost Lands
Release Date: Friday, March 7th (wide)
Based on: The short story “In the Lost Lands” by George R. R. Martin

Mickey 17
Release Date: Friday, March 7th (wide)
Based on: MICKEY7 by Edward Ashton

Queen of the Ring
Release Date: Friday, March 7th (wide)
Based on: THE QUEEN OF THE RING: Sex, Muscles, Diamonds, and the Making of an American Legend, by Jeff Leen

The Rule of Jenny Pen
Release Date: Friday, March 7th (limited)
Based on: The short story “The Rule of Jenny Pen” by Owen Marshall

The Actor
Release Date: Friday, March 14th (limited)
Based on: MEMORY by Donald E. Westlake

Snow White
Release Date: Friday, March 21st (wide)
Based on: The fairy tale “Snow White” by the Brothers Grimm

Being Maria
Release Date: Friday, March 21st (limited)
Based on: MY COUSIN MARIA SCHNEIDER: A Memoir, by Vanessa Schneider

A Working Man
Release Date: Friday, March 28th (wide)
Based on: LEVON’S TRADE by Chuck Dixon

The Friend
Release Date: Friday, March 28th (limited)
Based on: THE FRIEND by Sigrid Nunez

The Penguin Lessons
Release Date: Friday, March 28th (limited)
Based on: THE PENGUIN LESSONS: What I Learned from a Remarkable Bird, by Tom Michell

On TV:

Film Releases:

The Electric State
Release Date: Friday, March 7th on Netflix
Based on: THE ELECTRIC STATE by Simon Stålenhag

Little Siberia
Release Date: Friday, March 21st on Netflix
Based on: LITTLE SIBERIA by Antti Tuomainen

The Life List
Release Date: Friday, March 28th on Netflix
Based on: THE LIFE LIST by Lori Nelson Spielman

Series Premieres:

“Daredevil: Born Again”
Release Dates: Tuesdays on Disney+; Series Premiere on March 4th (the first two episodes of Season 1 will be available)
Based on: Marvel Comics featuring the character Daredevil

“Just One Look” (6-episode limited series)
Release Date: Wednesday, March 5th on Netflix (all episodes of the series will be available)
Based on: JUST ONE LOOK by Harlan Coben

“The Leopard” (6-episode limited series)
Release Date: Wednesday, March 5th on Netflix (all episodes of the series will be available)
Based on: THE LEOPARD by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa

“When No One Sees Us” (8-episode limited series)
Release Dates: Fridays on Max; Series Premiere on March 7th
Based on: WHEN NO ONE SEES US by Sergio Sarria

“Long Bright River” (8-episode limited series)
Release Date: Thursday, March 13th on Peacock (all episodes of the series will be available)
Based on: LONG BRIGHT RIVER by Liz Moore

“Dope Thief” (8-episode limited series)
Release Dates: Fridays on Apple TV+; Series Premiere on March 14th (the first two episodes of the series will be available)
Based on: DOPE THIEF by Dennis Tafoya

“Happy Face”
Release Dates: Thursdays on Apple TV+; Series Premiere on March 20th (the first two episodes of Season 1 will be available)
Based on: SHATTERED SILENCE: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer’s Daughter, by Melissa G. Moore with M. Bridget Cook

“The Residence” (8-episode limited series)
Release Date: Thursday, March 20th on Netflix (all episodes of the series will be available)
Based on: THE RESIDENCE: Inside the Private World of the White House by Kate Andersen Brower

“Wolf King”
Release Date: Thursday, March 20th on Netflix (all episodes of Season 1 will be available)
Based on: The Wereworld series by Curtis Jobling

“Caught” (6-episode limited series)
Release Date: Wednesday, March 26th on Netflix (all episodes of the series will be available)
Based on: CAUGHT by Harlan Coben

“The Last Anniversary” (6-episode limited series)
Release Date: Sundays on Sundance Now and AMC+; Series Premiere on March 30th
Based on: THE LAST ANNIVERSARY by Liane Moriarty

Season Premieres:

“Dark Winds”
Air Dates: Sundays at 9pm ET/PT on AMC; Season 3 Premiere on March 9th
Based on: The Leaphorn & Chee series by Tony Hillerman

“The Wheel of Time”
Release Dates: Thursdays on Prime Video; Season 3 Premiere on March 13th (the first three episodes of Season 3 will be available)
Based on: The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan

“Woman of the Dead”
Release Date: Wednesday, March 19th on Netflix (all episodes of Season 2 will be available)
Based on: WOMAN OF THE DEAD by Bernhard Aichner

“Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light”
Release Dates: Sundays at 9pm ET/PT on PBS “Masterpiece”; Season 2 Premiere on March 23rd
Based on: THE MIRROR & THE LIGHT by Hilary Mantel

“Bosch: Legacy”
Release Dates: Thursdays on Prime Video; Season 3 Premiere on March 27th (the first four episodes of Season 3 will be available)
Based on: DESERT STAR: A Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch Novel and THE BLACK ICE: A Bosch Novel, by Michael Connelly

“Survival of the Thickest”
Release Date: Thursday, March 27th on Netflix (all episodes of Season 2 will be available)
Based on: SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST: Essays, by Michelle Buteau

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Will you be watching any of these From Page To Screen films or shows? Let me know in the comments. I hope to watch The Last Anniversary when it’s available to me.

I hope you have a wonderful day!