Upcoming Stephen King Movies: What’s Next from the Master of Suspense?

Stephen King’s novels have long been a goldmine for Hollywood, with numerous adaptations released each year. Among the most notable are the two parts of “It,” released in 2017 and 2019. The character of Pennywise had previously haunted a generation in an earlier adaptation back in 1990.

Split into two segments, the miniseries featured Tim Curry as the iconic monster. With the film airing this October 31st on Paris Première at 10:55 PM, it’s a perfect time to discuss the most advanced adaptation projects of the author’s work.

The Monkey – February 19, 2025

The story centers on a mechanical monkey toy, which is a source of numerous traumas for one of the two Shelburn brothers. The catch? Every time the monkey claps its cymbals, someone close to the two brothers dies.

Following the significant success in the United States of “Longlegs,” Oz Perkins, the son of Anthony Perkins who was the legendary Norman Bates in “Psycho,” is quickly back with his new feature film. “The Monkey” is set to be another major horror event.

The Running Man – November 19, 2025

Set in the early 21st century, a dictatorship has taken hold in the United States. Television, the supreme weapon of the new regime, dominates the people uncontested. A single channel broadcasts a game show followed by millions of fans: “The Great Hunt.”

Ben Richards, a man with nothing left to lose, decides to join the deadly competition. For thirty days he must evade the formidable “hunters” on his trail, with the active assistance of a populace encouraged to turn him in. All means are fair in the quest to eliminate Ben Richards…

Decades after the original film adaptation starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Edgar Wright, known for “Shaun of the Dead” and “Baby Driver,” crafts a fresh take starring Glen Powell, a new heroic face in Hollywood.

The Life of Chuck – Coming Soon

Based on a Stephen King short story, the plot unfolds in three chapters of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz, starting with his death from a brain tumor at 39 and ending with his childhood in a supposedly haunted house.

Directed by Mike Flanagan, known for “The Haunting of Hill House” on Netflix, the film features an impressive cast including Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Jacob Tremblay, and Matthew Lillard. It’s set for a summer 2025 release in the United States, with the French release date still pending.

And More to Come…

The list of projects adapted from Stephen King’s novels also includes many films that were announced long ago but are now stalled. Here are a few:

• An adaptation of The Talisman
• A new adaptation of Cujo
• A new adaptation of Christine
• An adaptation of The Gingerbread Girl
• An adaptation of The Long Walk

It – Returns this October 31st at 10:55 PM on Paris Première.