We’re back to talk about upcoming 2023 things. This time the 2023 movie adaptations. Since we love books and film here, this is the perfect combination and it’s time we look at what’s possibly coming in the adaptation category of this new year. Let’s do this.
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2023 MOVIE ADAPTATIONS + MORE
Note: these release dates will likely change, possibly even to a different year. I’ll try to keep up with them and will update with the newest dates here. *Also, I didn’t upload photos for this post since I’m running on Wi-Fi fumes or more accurately a mobile hotspot. Ugh. Fixing Internet troubles isn’t my thing.
A MAN CALLED OTTO
When: January 13 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Drama, Adaptation
Follows Tom Hanks grumpy titular character who becomes more than a little miffed when a loud and disruptive family moves in next door. This one is based on a novel of the same name.
THE SON
When: January 20 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Drama, Adaptation (based on play)
Hugh Jackman leads the cast in this about a man building a new life when his ex and their teenage son shows up on his doorstep.
ROMAN HOLIDAY, 75TH ANNIVERSARY
When: January 23 (one day engagement) | Where: Theaters | Genre: Romance, Drama
This is to celebrate the milestone 75th anniversary of the Audrey Hepburn film. I cannot remember specifics about this one since it’s been that long, but do remember feeling sad after watching the film.
LEFT BEHIND: RISE OF THE ANTICHRIST
When: January 26 | Where: Theaters, limited | Genre: Drama, Adaptation
Based on the novels (I assume), this series has never interested me.
MAYBE I DO
When: January 27 | Where: Theaters, limited | Genre: Drama, Comedy
This romantic drama follows Michelle and Allen as they navigate what’s next in their relationship. They decide to finally introduce their parents, only for that to reveal their parents already share a history. There’s big names in this one including Diane Keaton, Richard Gere and Luke Bracey. Also, did we realize this is Roberts and Bracey’s second co-star pairing?
GROUNDHOG DAY, 30TH ANNIVERSARY
When: February 2 (limited special engagement) | Where: Theaters | Genre: Comedy
Bill Murry stars in this famous film about a man who keeps reliving the same day over and over and over again.
MARLOWE
When: February 15 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Adaptation, Drama, Crime, Mystery
Liam Neeson plays the titular character in this 1930s era adaptation about a private detective hired to find the lover of an heiress. This film, described as a “gripping” film of a noir crime genre will also reunite Neeson with Diane Kruger, with whom he co-stars in the 2011 drama Unknown. This one looks to have an R-rating.
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA
When: February 17 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Sci-Fi, Sequel
The primary cast returns for more adventures with Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man and Evangeline Lilly’s Wasp.
EMILY
When: February 17 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Drama, Period Drama
Chronicling the life of Emily Brontë in the aftermath of her mother’s death and how she channels that into her greatest work of fiction, this period drama is burdened with an R-rating and will feature Emma Mackey in the titular role.
MY HAPPY ENDING
When: February 24 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Drama
Andie McDowell stars in this unrated drama about a woman who seeks treatment for a medical condition. While there she meets three women. Together they face fears, life and challenges.
SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS
When: March 17 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Sci-Fi, Sequel
Zachary Levi returns in the superhero sequel about a teenager who is transformed into an adult superhero through use of the magical word Shazam!
ONE TRUE LOVES
When: April 7 | Where: Theaters and Digital (April 14) | Genre: Drama, Romance, Adaptation
Based on the novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, this one has been moved and delayed. The film follows a woman falling in love again after the death of her husband, only just when she moves on, for her to come face to face with her husband again. This is based on a novel of the same name.
ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET
When: April 28 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Adaptation
Ant-Man star Abby Ryder Fortson stars as a young girl who moves to the suburbs and the new issues and friendships she must navigate. This one is based on a novel of the same name.
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When: May 5 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Sci-Fi, Sequel
Perhaps the first blockbuster of 2023, this will reunite our favorite Marvel heroes like Peter Quill, Gamora, Drax, Rocket and more.
BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER
When: May 12 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Sequel, Comedy
Never saw the first one, but this Diane Keaton comedy received great reviews. The plot follows a group of women in a book club, the first of which centered on them reading a racy novel if I remember right. This one will follow them on a vacation together.
LOVE AGAIN
When: May 12 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Adaptation, Romance Drama
Based on the novel by Sofie Cramer (Text for You), this tells the story of a woman mourning her fiancé and texting his number when she feels vulnerable, only this time someone answers back. Stars Sam Heughan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas will play the leads.
FAST X
When: May 19 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Sequel, Action
Vin Diesel and more return in this sequel about the “family” that his gang has formed, and the work they do with the law that is sometime outside of the law.
THE LITTLE MERMAID
When: May 26 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Fantasy, Fairy Tale, Re-Make
A live-action adaptation of the original animated The Little Mermaid from Disney, this is expected to make quite the splash in 2023. Some of these have been good and managed to keep the nostalgia factor in place (Cinderella) while other of the live-action films really miss that opportunity (Mulan). It’s going to be interesting to see which camp this one falls into.
INDIANA JONES: DIAL OF DESTINY
When: June 30 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Action, Adventure, Sequel
Harrison Ford will return as the hero, this time approaching retirement.
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING – PART ONE
When: July 14 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Sequel
Tom Cruise returns as Agent Ethan Hunt in what will surely be quite a cliffhanger. At least the title (‘Part One’) lets us know this going in!
BARBIE
When: July 21 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Comedy, Drama
Chronicles the adventures of Barbie and Ken, all set in the neon era of the 80s. Margot Robbie takes on the iconic role alongside Ryan Gosling.
OPPENHEIMER
When: July 21 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Drama
Cillian Murphy joins up with Emily Blunt, Robert Downy Jr., Florence Pugh, Jack Quaid, Matt Damon and more, in this adaptation about the man who develops the Atomic Bomb. The film is also being helmed by famed director Christopher Nolan.
A HAUNTING IN VENICE
When: September 17 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Drama, Mystery, Adaptation
Kenneth Branagh returns as the famed Hercule Poirot character in this third recent Agatha Christie adaptation. The new ensemble cast will include Jamie Dornan, Michelle Yeoh, Tina Fey and Kelly Reilly. This is based on a novel by Agatha Christie titled Hallowe’en Party.
THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES
When: November 17 | Where: Theaters | Genre: Action, Adventure, Adaptation
Based on the prequel novel by Suzanne Collins, this will follow characters from The Hunger Games including a young Snow. The cast will include Hunter Schafer, Rachel Zegler and Peter Dinklage. This is based on a novel of the same name.
POSSIBLE 2023 BOX OFFICE TITLES
LEGALLY BLONDE 3
When: 2023, unknown | Where: Theaters | Genre: Comedy, Drama
This one is currently listed as 2023, but I have DOUBTS about that. I don’t think it’s even filmed yet so given that, I don’t think it’ll actually come out this year. Right now, it does say it’s bringing back Reese Witherspoon so there’s hope it’ll still be good.
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PLANE – JANUARY 13
80 FOR BRADY – FEBRUARY 3
THE AMAZING MAURICE – FEBRUARY 3
CHAMPIONS – MARCH 10
SOUTHERN GOSPEL – MARCH 10
JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 – MARCH 24
ON A WING AND A PRAYER – APRIL 5
THE SUPER MARIO BROS. FILM – APRIL 7
THE COVENANT – APRIL 21
TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS – JUNE 9
THE FLASH – JUNE 16
MADAME WEBB – JULY 7
Would you see any of these? Have you read any of the books? Which ones will inspire you to read the novels in 2023? Which of these 2023 movie adaptations is on your list? Tell me all the things! I want to hear about what you’re planning to see.
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I didn’t know they were making a movie for the new hunger games book. I’ll have to read it before watching the movie!
They are indeed! I didn’t read the book either but did read two of the OG books. We’ll see if I’m inspired to read this one or not. Probably not since I’m not really the greatest fan of prequel stories. I hope you enjoy, Molly! Let me know if you do read it.
I’d like to see A Man Called Otto, plan to see the new Indiana Jones and Mission: Impossible installments, and MUST see Marlowe. Might go see the 75th anniversary showing of Roman Holiday too :-)
I needed to add more anniversary titles! At the time I was rushing to finish this with a hotspot because of Wi-Fi issues so I didn’t want to take extra time. But I see Titanic is having an anniversary showing, too. Hope you enjoy all you plan to see! I’ll see the M:I movie and there’s a few more I’m curious about too! As it gets closer to each release day I’ll decided which to see. :)