Over the last nine-plus months, I have frequently repeated how this is a particularly special year for fans of Stephen King. In addition to getting two new books from the author, 2025 is loaded with a stunning six adaptations spread across big and small screen – each of them based on very different stories with very different tones and wonderfully showcasing the immense range in King’s writing. But just because this year is extremely populated with King adaptations doesn’t mean that it’s the best year ever for them… which led me to ponder the question: what is the best year ever for Stephen King movies and TV?
My effort to address/answer that question is the leading headline of this week’s edition of The King Beat. You may have already seen the author’s early reaction to Black Phone 2 (which just had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest), and you may have caught the news about the novella Rat now being in the works as a feature, but there’s always more to talk about when it comes to the world of Stephen King! Without further ado, let’s dig in.
