The sequel to The Witches, inspired by a book by Alice Hoffman, is set to hit theaters on September 9, 2026. The film continues the story of witches, reuniting Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in their roles. It is based on The Book of Magic, another novel by Hoffman. The French edition of The Book of Magic will be published by Verso on September 4, 2026, translated by Fabien Le Roy. Directed by Susanne Bier, the film features Cassie Bradley, Joey King, Xolo Maridueña, and Maisie Williams in supporting roles. On September 16, 2026, the animated film My Family of Samurai will be released. It is based on the novel Nihonjin by Oscar Nakasato, which had not previously been published in French. The French version will be released by Gallimard on September 10, 2026, translated by Jean-François Ménard. Also in September, A Love of Scarecrows, an adaptation of a book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, will be released in theaters. This timing coincides with the French publication of the book on September 10, 2026. The film Sham, directed by Takashi Miike, will be released on September 16, 2026. It adapts an investigation by Japanese author Masumi Fukuda. Other films based on books include Memory of a Girl, which will be released on September 30, 2026, and is based on the text of Annie Ernaux, directed by Judith Godrèche. Other upcoming adaptations include Change the Water of the Flowers, based on a novel by Valérie Perrin, expected in December 2026, and Stay with Me, an adaptation of a novel co-written by M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks, with a release planned for February 3, 2027.