# Stephen King literary adaptations in film and television

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/stephen-king-literary-adaptations-in-film-and-television
> Updated: 2026-10-05T18:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Stephen King’s literary works continue to undergo significant adaptation across film and television, spanning genres such as supernatural terror, psychological drama, and science fiction.

A specific focus has been placed on the film ‘The Boogeyman’, directed by Rob Savage. While the film is based on King’s 1973 short story from the collection ‘Night Shift’, it functions as an expansion of the character Lester Billings rather than a direct adaptation. Originally intended for Hulu, the film received a theatrical release from 20th Century Studios in June 2023, grossing $67 million worldwide, before arriving on Netflix.

Other notable adaptations of King’s work include ‘Under the Dome’, which examines social breakdown in an isolated community, and ‘11.22.63’, which explores themes of time and consequence.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: The Boogeyman horror film arrives on Netflix

Stephen King adaptation ‘The Boogeyman’, starring Sophie Thatcher and David Dastmalchian, is now streaming on Netflix following a successful theatrical run.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-boogeyman-horror-film-arrives-on-netflix

### 2026-10-02: Stephen King stories see continued screen adaptations

Stephen King’s horror stories continue to be adapted for screen, including the film ‘The Boogeyman’ arriving on Netflix and various series exploring themes of isolation and psychological suspense.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stephen-king-stories-see-continued-screen-adaptations

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