ARTE has unveiled its 2026–2027 programming schedule, emphasizing literary themes through a mix of documentaries and adaptations of books. The season will include a variety of content that explores the lives and works of famous authors, as well as adaptations of classic and contemporary novels. These programs will be broadcast on Arte and its digital platform, arte.tv, with some also available on other channels like France 2 and Netflix. One of the highlights is a documentary on Jules Verne, directed by Fabrice Gardel and Josselin Mahot, set to air in 2027. This will be accompanied by a co-edited book by ARTE Éditions and Éditions de la Martinière. Another documentary, Dracula: the real story, by Mattéo Caranta and Jacques Plaisant, will examine the historical figure behind the Dracula legend, Vlad Tepes. It will be available on arte.tv from 24 October 2026 and on Arte on 31 October 2026. Additional documentaries will explore the works and lives of Niccolò Machiavelli, the Marquis de Sade, Annie Ernaux, Karine Tuil, H.G. Wells, Roberto Bolaño, and Albert Camus, with most scheduled for 2027. Adaptations of literary works will also feature prominently in the season. The Red and the Black by Stendhal will be broadcast on France 2 starting 31 August, while Mal de amores by Ángeles Mastretta will be adapted into a historical series for Netflix, expected to debut on 2 September 2026. Other adaptations include The War of the Worlds, 2666, and The Stranger. France Télévisions has also announced its own adaptations, including 14 July by Nicolas Mathieu and On aboie en silence by Gringe. Beyond literary themes, the schedule includes a variety of other programming. The Band of Coccoloba, a preschool series based on the Italian book L'Isola, and The Apothecary's Notebooks, a live-action adaptation of a popular manga series, are set to air on Amazon Prime Video. Other notable programs include The Caravan Lumni, which will continue engaging with young readers aged 13 to 16, and The Booksletter, which will return with a redesigned website after summer. The season will also feature The Braqueuses, a series showcasing 30 women sharing their perspectives, and The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, a new video game announced for release on 18 September across multiple platforms.