Why is the Red Rising movie adaptation trending today?
The Red Rising book series was officially greenlit for a movie by Paramount Pictures, and director Francis Lawrence, known for the Hunger Games films, is set to helm the project. The news was announced in mid‑October, sparking online searches.
What happened
- 16 Oct, 2026
Paramount confirmed the Red Rising adaptation with Francis Lawrence directing and Justin Rhodes writing the script [1][2][3]
What you need to know
Francis Lawrence will both direct and produce the film through his About.Blank banner.
Justin Rhodes, who worked on Netflix’s Bioshock adaptation, is the screenwriter.
Pierce Brown will serve as an executive producer on the movie.
The adaptation is based on the first novel of a six‑book series, with a seventh book forthcoming.
No release date or casting details have been announced yet.
Background
Red Rising is a dystopian sci‑fi saga by Pierce Brown that follows Darrow, a low‑caste miner on Mars who infiltrates the ruling Gold class to spark rebellion. Six books have been published, with a seventh planned.
Paramount previously explored the property at Universal and considered a series in the late 2010s, but the current film effort marks the first official greenlight.
Lawrence’s track record includes directing every Hunger Games movie and recent adaptations such as Stephen King’s The Long Walk, positioning him as a seasoned YA‑genre filmmaker.
Questions people ask
Who is directing the Red Rising movie?
Francis Lawrence, the director of the Hunger Games franchise, is attached to direct.
What is the source material for the film?
The movie will adapt the first novel of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising series.
When will the film be released?
No release date has been provided; the project is still in early development.
Where this came from
[1] hollywoodreporter.com
Francis Lawrence, Paramount Team for ‘Red Rising’ Movie Adaptation (Exclusive)
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[2] variety.com
‘Red Rising’ Movie in the Works at Paramount With ‘Hunger Games’ Director Francis Lawrence
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[3] ign.com
'I Love This Team' — Red Rising Author Pierce Brown Reacts After Book Series Greenlit for Movie Adaptation at Paramount
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