Paramount to adapt Red Rising book series into a movie
The Red Rising series is trending because Paramount Pictures has officially greenlit a movie adaptation of the first novel. Francis Lawrence, who directed most of The Hunger Games films, will direct the project, while Justin Rhodes is set to write the script.
What happened
- 2014
The first Red Rising novel is published [2].
- Earlier
The series was previously considered for a movie at Universal and as a potential TV series in the late 2010s [1].
- 16 Oct, 2026
Reports confirm Paramount Pictures has picked up the film rights [3].
What you need to know
Francis Lawrence will direct and produce the film via his about:blank banner [1].
Justin Rhodes is writing the script [1].
Author Pierce Brown will serve as an executive producer [1].
The story is a sci-fi blend of Roman mythology set on Mars [1].
A release date for the movie has not been announced, nor has a release date for the seventh and final book in the series [3].
Background
Red Rising is a dystopian series featuring a color-coded caste system. The story follows Darrow, a member of the lowest class (Reds) who works in Martian mines. After discovering a massive betrayal, Darrow infiltrates the ruling class (Golds) to dismantle the system from within [1, 2, 3].
The book series has seen significant success, with author Pierce Brown announcing in 2024 that the saga had sold over 6 million copies [1]. There are currently six published books, with a seventh titled 'Red God' expected to conclude the story [2].
Questions people ask
Who is directing the Red Rising movie?
Francis Lawrence, known for directing several Hunger Games movies, is attached to direct [1].
What is the plot of Red Rising?
It follows a low-caste miner named Darrow who transforms himself into a member of the ruling Gold class to lead a rebellion on Mars [1, 2].
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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