2013+: 25 Popular YA Book-To-Film Adaptations
Books made in to films that will be released 2013 and on that are highly anticipated!
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- DirectorRichard LaGraveneseStarsAlice EnglertViola DavisEmma ThompsonEthan Wate longs to escape his small southern town. He meets a mysterious new girl, Lena Duchannes. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history, and their town.This Oscar-star studded flick was released Valentines Day 2013. Based on the book 'Beautiful Creatures' by Margaret Stohl and Kami Garcia.
- DirectorAndrew NiccolStarsSaoirse RonanMax IronsJake AbelWhen an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie Stryder risks everything to protect the people she cares about.The next Twilight? Stephenie Meyer's other novel, The Host, has been adapted for film and was released March 29, 2013.
- DirectorThor FreudenthalStarsLogan LermanAlexandra DaddarioBrandon T. JacksonIn order to restore their dying safe haven, the son of Poseidon and his friends embark on a quest to the Sea of Monsters, to find the mythical Golden Fleece, all the while trying to stop an ancient evil from rising.The sequel to the wildly popular first film, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. Lermanators rejoice! This film was released August 14, 2013.
- DirectorHarald ZwartStarsLily CollinsJamie Campbell BowerRobert SheehanWhen her mother disappears, Clary Fray learns that she descends from a line of warriors who protect our world from demons. She joins forces with others like her and heads into a dangerous alternate New York called the Shadow World.This adaptation of Cassandra Clare's highly popular Mortal Instruments series came out August 23, 2013.
- DirectorFrancis LawrenceStarsJennifer LawrenceJosh HutchersonLiam HemsworthKatniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.The sequel to the Hunger Games, which improved greatly upon its preceder (IT WAS JUST LIKE THE BOOK!!!) was released November 22, 2013.
- DirectorMark WatersStarsZoey DeutchLucy FryDanila KozlovskiyRose Hathaway is a Dhampir, half human-half vampire, a guardian of the Moroi, peaceful, mortal vampires living discreetly within our world. Her calling is to protect the Moroi from bloodthirsty, immortal Vampires, the Strigoi.Man, I'm excited for Vampire Academy! Pretty good cast, accurate script, funny twist, and one of my favorite book series... I can't wait until the Valentine's Day release date!
- DirectorNeil BurgerStarsShailene WoodleyTheo JamesKate WinsletIn a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she's Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late.The next Hunger Games? Another strong female lead, and another rebellion, it seems. Divergent will be released March 21, 2014, with Shailene Woodley starring as Tris.
- DirectorJosh BooneStarsShailene WoodleyAnsel ElgortNat WolffHazel and Gus are teenagers who meet at a cancer support group and fall in love. They both share the same acerbic wit and a love of books, especially "An Imperial Affliction", so they embark on a journey to visit an author in Amsterdam.Oh my God, you guys don't understand how excited I am about this movie being adapted! I love TFiOS and can't wait to see it brought to life on the big screen! The release is set for June 6, 2014.
- DirectorWes BallStarsDylan O'BrienKaya ScodelarioWill PoulterThomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they're all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with fellow "runners" for a shot at escape.The Maze Runner is finally becoming a movie! Is anyone else excited simply to see all those guys in action?
- DirectorFrancis LawrenceStarsJennifer LawrenceJosh HutchersonLiam HemsworthKatniss Everdeen is in District 13 after she shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.The first part of the final films of The Hunger Games will be released November 21, 2014.
- DirectorScott HicksStarsJoely RichardsonHermione CorfieldDaisy HeadA young girl finds herself in a reform school after therapy since she was blamed for the death of a young boy. At the school she finds herself drawn to a fellow student, unaware that he is an angel, and has loved her for thousands of years.Fallen is lovely. Movie please.
- Miley Cyrus has been set to star in the title role for years, but we don't know if this one will ever get its feet off the ground.
- DirectorJay MartinStarsAllie Marie EvansPatrick JohnsonLyliana WrayA flock of winged children mount a rescue plan when wolf-boys abduct their youngest member and return her to the militarized institution that created them all.I'm really fond of the Maximum Ride series, so I hope whoever directs can take the series to a faithful and beautiful film adaptation.
- DirectorDoug LimanStarsTom HollandDaisy RidleyDemián BichirTwo unlikely companions embark on a perilous adventure through the badlands of an unexplored planet as they try to escape a dangerous and disorienting reality where all thoughts are seen and heard by everyone.Chaos Walking, a popular series of books, is finally getting its own movie.
- DirectorFrancis LawrenceStarsJennifer LawrenceJosh HutchersonLiam HemsworthKatniss and a team of rebels from District 13 prepare for the final battle that will decide the fate of Panem.The second part of the Hunger Games finale will be released November 20, 2015.
- It's been announced that a film is being made of this one, though it's unknown when it will be released.
- DirectorKate MaberlyMary lives in a world where you must always mind the fence that protects the village from the Forest of Hands and Teeth.Can they PLEASE make this a movie?!
- I love the Shiver trilogy, and I hope a movie is made out of this.
- DirectorRy Russo-YoungStarsZoey DeutchHalston SageCynthy WuFebruary 12 is just another day in Sam's charmed life, until it turns out to be her last. Stuck reliving her last day over and over, Sam untangles the mystery around her death and discovers everything she's losing.I love this book! Please make a movie out of it.
- DirectorMarc ForsterThe story of a boy whose parents are killed is adopted by the occupants of a graveyard and raised by them.A Graveyard Book movie would please me, since I've been begging for once since I finished the book.
- TV MoviePLEASE make this one into a movie.
- I frickin' love this book! PLEASE adapt it for film.