Whether you’re looking for a cozy trip to the prairie, a pulse-pounding thriller, or Christopher Nolan’s take on one of literature’s most enduring epics, July’s adaptation lineup will be one to remember. From beloved childhood classics to modern bestsellers, these are the book-inspired TV shows and movies we’ll be adding to our watchlists this month.

Movies

The Odyssey

If Christopher Nolan adapting Homer wasn’t enough to get your attention, the cast certainly will. Based on the epic poem The Odyssey, the film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus alongside Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Charlize Theron. This will be the movie of the summer, so head to the theaters, grab some popcorn and a blanket, and get ready for an adaptation that may just change all our lives.

Enola Holmes 3

Everyone’s favorite younger Holmes sibling is back and ready to solve any mystery. Inspired by Nancy Springer’s bestselling mystery series, the film sees Millie Bobby Brown return as Enola alongside Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes. This fun and witty storyline could not be more perfect for a movie night in.

TV

Little House on the Prairie

If you’ve been waiting for your next cozy historical obsession, Netflix is heading back to the prairie. Based on the beloved book series by author Laura Ingalls Wilder, this reimagining follows the Ingalls family as they begin a new life on the frontier. Newcomer Alice Halsey takes on the iconic role of Laura, while Luke Bracey and Crosby Fitzgerald star as Pa and Ma Ingalls. Netflix is also expanding the story to include Indigenous perspectives that weren’t explored in earlier adaptations.

Lucky

This one has “summer binge-watch” written all over it. Based on Lucky by Marissa Stapley, the thriller follows a former con artist forced back into the dangerous life she thought she’d escaped. Leading the series is fan-favorite Anya Taylor-Joy, joined by Timothy Olyphant, Annette Bening, and Drew Starkey.

Silo (Season 3)

The underground mysteries continue. Adapted from Hugh Howey’s bestselling Wool series, the next chapter of Silo dives deeper into the secrets surrounding humanity’s survival. Returning stars include Rebecca Ferguson and Common.

The Vampire Lestat

Anne Rice fans, your time has come. Following the success of Interview with a Vampire, AMC is shifting focus to Lestat’s story. The series adapts The Vampire Lestat and follows the infamous vampire’s rise to fame as a rock star. Sam Reid returns as Lestat, a performance many fans consider one of the best casting decisions in the franchise.