Movies

This list ranks the most financially successful movies based on books, but we’re using a specific set of rules. We’re only including films that are *directly* adapted from a single book – movies that are part of a larger franchise, like the *Jurassic World* films (which come from the *Jurassic Park* franchise), won’t be included. We’re also looking at worldwide box office numbers, not just sales in the US. And because *The Hobbit* movies are prequels to *The Lord of the Rings*, we’ve left that series off this list. Now, grab your favorite fantasy novel and let’s begin – bonus points if you get that last reference!

While responding to fan questions in a GQ video, actor Andrew Garfield, 42, addressed a comment asking if he would be involved in the new Harry Potter series. The fan simply wrote “REMUS LUPIN???” prompting Garfield to share that he had only recently begun getting to know the Harry Potter stories.

First Reaction – Tron: Ares takes an interesting turn in search for the limits of AI.

Prime Video’s *House of David* is quickly becoming a popular streaming series. According to FlixPatrol, the historical drama currently ranks as the 8th most-watched show in the United States, just days after its Season 2 premiere on October 5th. The show tells the story of David’s rise to become Israel’s most famous king, and how King Saul’s pride leads to his downfall. The story follows David, an unlikely teenager chosen by God, through the prophet Samuel, to become the new king.

I really enjoyed working on ‘[Shelter],’ which was filmed in Ireland. It was a pleasure meeting Jason; he was incredibly generous and welcoming to everyone on the crew. It was a fantastic job. My character isn’t a ‘good guy,’ and that’s usually what I’m hired for, but it was a really good experience and I appreciated the chance to work with Jason.

I just finished watching a truly moving film about Agnes, Shakespeare’s wife, and her devastating grief after losing her son, Hamnet. It’s a remarkably human story, and what makes it even more compelling is seeing how that personal tragedy seemed to fuel the creation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, *Hamlet*. The performances are incredible, especially from Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, and it’s all beautifully directed by Chloe Zhao, who you might know from her Oscar-winning film *Nomadland*. It’s a powerful exploration of love, loss, and the creative process – definitely one to see.

Shameik Moore, who voices Miles Morales, hinted at Gwen Stacy’s feelings for Miles in the upcoming Spider-Verse sequel. In a recent interview, Moore joked that Hailee Steinfeld, who voices Gwen, recorded the name “Miles” in countless ways and tones. He suspects the filmmakers have a huge collection of takes, encouraging fans to listen closely and count all the times she says it when the movie is released.

During New York Comic-Con on October 9th, the creators of the upcoming series *IT: Welcome to Derry*, Andy and Barbara Muschietti, shared that the show will have surprising connections to Stephen King’s famous novels *The Shining* and *The Shawshank Redemption*. In an interview with CBR, they discussed the inspirations behind the prequel and how it builds upon the wider Stephen King universe.

Rumors are swirling about when Marvel Studios will finally reboot the X-Men franchise. A recent conversation on The Hot Mic podcast suggested May 2028 as a likely release date, which would be welcome news for fans who have been anticipating the project for a long time. Jeff Sneider, during the discussion, indicated that Marvel is probably planning the X-Men movie for that slot.

Man, can you believe the NES is forty years old this year? It’s such a classic, and while everyone knows the big names, there are tons of awesome hidden gems you absolutely have to check out if you’re into retro gaming. I’ve been revisiting some old favorites, and games like *Adventure Island* and *Maniac Mansion* still hold up incredibly well – seriously, they’re a blast to play even now!