BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

Stories Reborn From Page to Screen

The Nominees

Celebrating the art of adaptation—transforming novels, plays, and other source material into compelling cinematic narratives. Each screenplay honors its origins while creating something uniquely cinematic.

"A great adaptation is both a faithful translation and an inspired reinvention—it respects the source while recognizing that film is its own language."

— The Art of Screen Adaptation

1

Bugonia

Screenplay by Tony McNamara

Adapted from the novel by Daphne du Maurier

2

Frankenstein

Screenplay by Guillermo del Toro

Adapted from the novel by Mary Shelley

3

Hamnet

Screenplay by Maggie Gyllenhaal

Adapted from the novel by Maggie O'Farrell

4

One Battle After Another

Screenplay by Paul Thomas Anderson

Adapted from the novel by Thomas Savage

5

Train Dreams

Screenplay by Kelly Reichardt

Adapted from the novella by Denis Johnson

Want to Know More?

You can find more about these films on the Best Picture section. These five nominees are also featured among the Best Picture contenders, with detailed information about each film's story, cast, and production.

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