Anyone a fan of seeing books adapted for the screen? Here’s a round up of movies based on books on Disney+.
Consider pairing them with the book to make a great family discussion!
Disney pulls from a lot of fairy tales or other classic lore & novels so we’ll pass on those movies for now. Besides, you probably already know they’re based on books.
Last updated: 9/26/20
101 Dalmatians
Based on The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith
Watch here (live action) or watch here (cartoon)
Artemis Fowl
Based on Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
Avalon High
Based on Avalon High by Meg Cabot
Because of Winn-Dixie
Based on Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
The BFG
Based on The BFG by Roald Dahl
Descendants (movie series)
Based on Disney Descendants (series) by Melissa de la Cruz
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (series)
Based on Diary of Wimpy Kid (series) by Jeff Kinney
Watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Roderick Rules, or Dog Days.
The Great Mouse Detective
Based on Basil of Baker Street by Eve Titus and Paul Galdone
Holes
Based on Holes by Louis Sachar
Mary Poppins
Based on Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers
Watch Mary Poppins
Narnia
Based on the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Watch Prince Caspian or The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe
The One and Only Ivan
Based on The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Watch here.
The Princess Bride
Based on The Princess Bride by William Goldman
The Princess Diaries
Based on The Princess Diaries (series) by Meg Cabot
Watch The Princess Diaries or Royal Engagement
Stargirl
Based on Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made
Based on Timmy Failure by Stephen Pastis
Tuck Everlasting
Based on Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
A Wrinkle In Time
Based on A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle
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Alison In Bookland 
Was the Descendants a book first? I always assumed the books were based on the movies!
I feel as if Disney+ keeps doing books I haven’t read and don’t have a lot of interest in though.
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Looks like the first movie (July) & book (May) were released in 2015. Not exactly an adaption like the others but they still go together well.
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I haven’t watched any of the movies, but the clips I’ve seen always look fun!
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I had no idea the finally finished stargirl!! I’d heard it was in the works for years but that was it
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yes! I was excited to see that’s it’s finally finished.
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They just made an Artemis Fowl adaptation, but I’m a bit scared to watch it. From the trailer it looks like they condensed the entire series into one movie. Has anyone seen it yet?
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I refuse to watch. Here’s a reaction thread from a fellow blogger: https://www.myheartisbooked.com/reaction-threads/artemis-fowl-the-movie/
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Thanks for sharing! As amusing as that was I think not watching is the right decision.
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