Stephen King's reputation as the Master of Horror isn't just built on his 50+ years of bestselling novels. It's also shaped by the enormous impact his stories have had on film and television. With the recent release of Welcome to Derry, there's no better time to revisit the long, ever-growing list of King adaptations.
This guide brings together some of the most popular films, series, and miniseries based on his work (along with the original book or story each comes from) so you can trace how his pieces of horror, suspense, and dark fantasy have evolved on screen. These adaptations appeal to a wide range of viewers.
They are ideal for longtime horror fans, newcomers, and even non-horror audiences drawn to King's character-driven drama and supernatural mysteries. Many of these titles consistently chart well on the JustWatch streaming charts, and you can currently find a large selection on major platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max.
Stephen King Adaptations in Order
- 1976 – Carrie (based on Carrie)
- 1979 – Salem’s Lot (based on Salem's Lot)
- 1980 – The Shining (based on The Shining)
- 1983 – Cujo (based on Cujo)
- 1983 – The Dead Zone (based on The Dead Zone)
- 1983 – Christine (based on Christine)
- 1984 – Children of the Corn (based on Children of the Corn)
- 1984 – Firestarter (based on Firestarter)
- 1985 – Cat's Eye (based on Night Shift)
- 1985 – Silver Bullet (based on Cycle of the Werewolf)
- 1986 – Maximum Overdrive (based on Trucks)
- 1986 – Stand by Me (based on The Body)
- 1987 – The Running Man (based on The Running Man)
- 1989 – Pet Sematary (based on Pet Sematary)
- 1990 – Graveyard Shift (based on Graveyard Shift)
- 1990 – Misery (based on Misery)
- 1990 – It (based on It)
- 1991 – Sometimes They Come Back (based on Sometimes They Come Back)
- 1992 – The Lawnmower Man (based on The Lawnmower Man)
- 1993 – The Dark Half (based on The Dark Half)
- 1993 – Needful Things (based on Needful Things)
- 1993 – The Tommyknockers (based on The Tommyknockers)
- 1994 – The Shawshank Redemption (based on Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption)
- 1995 – The Mangler (based on The Mangler)
- 1995 – The Langoliers (based on The Langoliers)
- 1995 – Dolores Claiborne (based on Dolores Claiborne)
- 1996 – Thinner (based on Thinner)
- 1997 – The Night Flier (based on The Night Flier)
- 1998 – Apt Pupil (based on Apt Pupil)
- 1999 – The Green Mile (based on The Green Mile)
- 2001 – Hearts in Atlantis (based on Hearts in Atlantis)
- 2003 – Dreamcatcher (based on Dreamcatcher)
- 2004 – Secret Window (based on Secret Window, Secret Garden)
- 2004 – Riding the Bullet (based on Riding the Bullet)
- 2007 – 1408 (based on 1408)
- 2007 – The Mist (based on The Mist)
- 2007 – No Smoking (based on Quitters Inc.)
- 2009 – Dolan’s Cadillac (based on Dolan's Cadillac)
- 2010 – Haven (based on The Colorado Kid)
- 2013 – Under the Dome (based on Under the Dome)
- 2013 – Carrie (based on Carrie)
- 2014 – A Good Marriage (based on A Good Marriage)
- 2016 – Cell (based on Cell)
- 2016 – 11.22.63 (based on 11/22/63)
- 2017 – The Dark Tower (based on The Dark Tower)
- 2017 – Gerald’s Game (based on Gerald’s Game)
- 2017 – Mr. Mercedes (based on the Bill Hodges trilogy)
- 2017 – 1922 (based on 1922)
- 2018 – Castle Rock (based on Castle Rock)
- 2019 – Doctor Sleep (based on Doctor Sleep)
- 2019 – In the Tall Grass (based on In the Tall Grass)
- 2019 – Pet Sematary (based on Pet Sematary)
- 2020 – Children of the Corn (based on Children of the Corn)
- 2022 – Mr. Harrigan’s Phone (based on Mr. Harrigan’s Phone)
- 2022 – Firestarter (based on Firestarter)
- 2024 – Salem’s Lot (based on Salem's Lot)
- 2025 – The Life of Chuck (based on The Life of Chuck)
- 2025 – The Monkey (based on The Monkey)
- 2025 – It: Welcome to Derry (based on It)
Where To Watch Every Stephen King Adaptation Online
Use our guide (below) to find out where you can stream every movie and TV series that's adapted from Stephen King's work.
