Paramount to Adapt Pierce Brown's 'Red Rising' With Francis Lawrence

Paramount's acquisition marks the first major studio adaptation of a bestselling science fiction property that has sold over 6 million copies globally; the project enters a competitive market for dystopian literary adaptations. Director Francis Lawrence's involvement—given his track record directing all five Hunger Games films—signals significant production budget and marketing commitment. The deal affects the publishing and franchise ecosystem: it creates potential for cross-media revenue through film, publishing, comics (Dynamite Entertainment), and tabletop gaming. Production timeline and release date will influence Paramount's 2027–2028 release slate, competing against other literary adaptations including Children of Blood and Bone and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.