Now thatSalem’s Lotis out on Max, movie audiences will have a bit of a wait for the next Stephen King adaptation. The recently releasedfilm adaptation of King’s classic 1975 horror novel received significant praise from the author but was sadly received less well by critics and audiences. 2024’sSalem’s Lotis based on one ofStephen King’s best books, but the movie received a poor 49% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an even weaker 42% Audience Score.
There’s a significant disparity in quality among the manyStephen King adaptations in filmand television. Of course, there are classics likeThe Shawshank RedemptionandThe Shining, which are considered some of the greatest movies ever made. On the other hand, there are numerous Stephen King adaptations that missed the mark, such as the 2017 adaptation ofThe Dark Tower. 2024’sSalem’s Lotfalls into the latter category, butthere’s still plenty more material on the way for Stephen King fans to enjoy.
The Next Confirmed Stephen King Adaptation Is The Monkey
Osgood Perkins Directs An Adaptation Of The Monkey Short Story
The next Stephen King adaptation is set to be released in February 2025, and it’s got some promising names involved. Theadaptation ofThe Monkeywill be directed by Osgood Perkins, who had one of 2024’s biggest horror movies inLonglegs. It will also star Theo James (The White Lotus,Divergenttrilogy), Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings), and Tatiana Maslany (She-Hulk). The film is also being produced by horror legend James Wan (Saw,The Conjuring).
The film is based on King’s classic short story of the same name, following two twin brothers who reconvene as adults following the re-emergence of a deadly traumatic event at the hands of a toy monkey in their childhood. King’s short stories have been the material for several adaptations, fromChildren of the CorntoThe Shawshank RedemptiontoThe Mist. With all the talent involved,The Monkeycould be a huge hit and a return to form following the disappointment ofSalem’s Lot.
Salem’s Lot Ending Explained: What Happens To Ben Mears & The Town
A new adaptation of Stephen King’s classic horror story, Salem’s Lot, is out, and there’s plenty of material to break down from the climactic ending.
2025 Will Feature At Least 2 Other Stephen King Adaptations
Welcome To Derry And The Life Of Chuck Are On The Way
AfterThe Monkey, there are two massive Stephen King adaptations coming in 2025. Renowned horror filmmaker Mike Flanagan is directing an adaptation ofThe Life of Chuckwith an all-star castled by Tom Hiddleston, which has a planned US release date for 2025. Next,theItmovies have a prequel TV series on the way from HBO titledWelcome to Derry, with Bill Skarsgård set to return as Pennywise. The series has nine episodes planned and will be out at some point in 2025, so there’s plenty to look forward to afterSalem’s Lot.
Salem’s Lot
Salem’s Lot is a 2024 remake of the movie of the same name released in 1979. The latest adaptation of Stephen King’s 1975 novel stars Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, and Bill Camp, with Gary Dauberman writing and directing the Max original film. The plot revolves around a writer who discovers a vampire in his hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot upon returning home for inspiration.
