
Adapting N.K. Jemisin’s work for the screen first attempted in 2017 with a planned TV series on TNT, but that project fell apart for unknown reasons. In 2021, TriStar Pictures acquired the rights to the entire trilogy after a competitive bidding process, and Jemisin was hired to write the screenplay. By October of that year, Michael B. Jordan’s production company, Outlier Society, joined the project, demonstrating a strong commitment to the franchise. Jemisin confirmed in February 2023 that she had submitted the first script. However, as of 2026, there’s been no public announcement about a director, cast, or release date. While this level of silence isn’t uncommon for complex projects like this one, it does leave some wondering if the movie will ever actually be made.