Is Haunting Adeline being made into a movie?

Yes. H.D. Carlton confirmed it in July 2026. It's a feature film, now in development, and she's closely involved in the script, casting, music and set design.

Who is cast in the Haunting Adeline movie?

Nobody has been officially named yet. Carlton says the team has found its Adeline, Zade, Daya and Jay, and open auditions were held for Sibby. Any cast posters you've seen are fan-made.

Who is playing Zade Meadows?

Nobody has been announced. Carlton says Zade has been found, but she hasn't revealed who. The names going round online are fan casts, not confirmed casting.

When is the Haunting Adeline movie release date?

There isn't one yet. The 2027 claims come from fan accounts. Neither Carlton nor a studio has confirmed them.

Where will I be able to watch the Haunting Adeline movie?

That hasn't been announced. Carlton chose a film over a TV series so a platform couldn't tone it down, and no cinema or streaming deal has been confirmed. The old Netflix rumour is false.

Will the movie include Hunting Adeline?

The announced film adapts Haunting Adeline, the first book in the Cat and Mouse Duet. Nothing has been confirmed about the sequel, Hunting Adeline.

Will the movie keep the spicy and dark scenes?

Carlton says it won't be watered down and will push boundaries on spice, while handling the sensitive scenes with care. It will be an adult film. Check the book's trigger warnings first.

Is the Haunting Adeline movie cancelled?

No. Carlton says it's still happening, petitions or not. No studio or distributor has been announced.

Is there a Haunting Adeline graphic novel?

Yes. Adult comics from Deviant Ink Publishing are due in early 2027, per Variety, with collected graphic novels to follow.

What will the Haunting Adeline movie be rated?

No rating has been announced. Carlton says it won't be watered down, so expect it to be aimed at adults.

Movie news · H. D. Carlton

Haunting Adeline movie: cast, release date and latest news

Last updated: 16 October 2026

Cover of Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton — Haunting Adeline: spice and warnings

Yes, Haunting Adeline is getting a film. H.D. Carlton confirmed it in July 2026. It’s a feature film, not a series. No cast list yet. No release date. No trailer. Below is what’s confirmed, where it came from, and the rumours you can ignore.

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Latest Haunting Adeline movie news

25 Jul 2026: Variety reported official adult comics of Haunting Adeline from Deviant Ink Publishing, distributed by Blackstone. They’re due in early 2027, with collected graphic novels to follow.
11 Oct 2026: Carlton kicked off a hunt for the actress playing Adeline. Five signed copies of Haunting Adeline went into a Barnes & Noble in Los Angeles, each one hiding a clue. (TV Insider, 15 Oct)
Carlton says they’ve found their Adeline, Zade, Daya and Jay. No names yet.
August 2026: open auditions ran for Sibby. Her official site still says “watching open auditions”.
Soundtrack: music submissions are being reviewed. Offers go out in Feb/Mar (hdcarlton.com).
Mid-July 2026: Carlton announced the film and said she has a say in “the script, the casting, the music, the set design”.

id="haunting-adeline-movie-at-a-glance">Haunting Adeline movie at a glance

	Status
Format	Feature film (confirmed)
Based on	Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet, book 1)
Producer / co-director	Carlton and a co-executive producer named “Courtney”, reported to be Courtney Solomon (surname not confirmed)
Studio / distributor	Not announced
Release date	Not announced
Trailer	No official one
Where to watch	Not announced
Rating	Not announced

Haunting Adeline cast: who is playing Zade and Adeline?

Character	Status	Source
Zade Meadows	Found, not named	Carlton via TV Insider, 15 Oct 2026
Adeline Reilly	Found, not named (clue hunt under way)	Carlton’s Instagram, 11 Oct 2026
Sibby	Open auditions	hdcarlton.com/movie-updates
Daya	Found, not named	TV Insider
Jay	Found, not named	TV Insider

Names go up here the moment Carlton announces them. Want the man himself? Our Zade Meadows character guide has him. (That’s Carlton’s Zade. Ours, Zade Masked, is a different man.)

Haunting Adeline movie release date

There isn’t one. Fan accounts are pushing “2027” and “filming starts in October”. Neither has come from Carlton or a studio.

Is there a Haunting Adeline trailer?

Not yet. Every trailer on YouTube and TikTok is fan-made.

Where to watch the Haunting Adeline film

Not announced. Carlton went with a film because no streamer would show it “without sticking their fingers in it”. The Netflix rumour is false.

Who is making the Haunting Adeline movie?

Carlton calls herself “more like a co-director” alongside her co-executive producer. Courtney Solomon (After, The Strangers) is widely reported, but the surname isn’t confirmed. No studio has been named.

Book vs movie: what will change

Carlton says a 600-page book has to come down to a film of about two and a half hours. She also says “my own words are being used” and “we are not watering this movie down”. The film covers book 1 only. The sequel, Hunting Adeline, hasn’t been confirmed. Check the Haunting Adeline trigger warnings and the spice and darkness ratings before you watch.

Controversy and petitions

The mid-July announcement set off one of BookTok’s biggest fights. Critics say the book romanticises stalking and non-consent. Supporters say adults can choose their own fiction. The petitions run both ways: as of 16 October 2026, the largest on Change.org against the film has more than 30,000 signatures, and one in support has about 1,100. Carlton says the film is still happening.

Rumours we can’t confirm yet

Filming in October 2026 · release in 2027 · Netflix (false) · fan-cast posters for Zade (Aleksa Gavrilovic, Michele Morrone) · AI trailers · Fan-cast names Gabriel Basso and Trevor Wagner (fan picks, not linked to the film) · R or stricter rating (speculation, nothing announced).

Haunting Adeline movie FAQ

Is Haunting Adeline being made into a movie?: Yes. H.D. Carlton confirmed it in July 2026. It's a feature film, now in development, and she's closely involved in the script, casting, music and set design.
Who is cast in the Haunting Adeline movie?: Nobody has been officially named yet. Carlton says the team has found its Adeline, Zade, Daya and Jay, and open auditions were held for Sibby. Any cast posters you've seen are fan-made.
Who is playing Zade Meadows?: Nobody has been announced. Carlton says Zade has been found, but she hasn't revealed who. The names going round online are fan casts, not confirmed casting.
When is the Haunting Adeline movie release date?: There isn't one yet. The 2027 claims come from fan accounts. Neither Carlton nor a studio has confirmed them.
Is there a Haunting Adeline trailer?: Not an official one. Every trailer on YouTube or TikTok right now is fan-made. When the real one drops, we'll add it here.
Where will I be able to watch the Haunting Adeline movie?: That hasn't been announced. Carlton chose a film over a TV series so a platform couldn't tone it down, and no cinema or streaming deal has been confirmed. The old Netflix rumour is false.
Will the movie include Hunting Adeline?: The announced film adapts Haunting Adeline, the first book in the Cat and Mouse Duet. Nothing has been confirmed about the sequel, Hunting Adeline.
Will the movie keep the spicy and dark scenes?: Carlton says it won't be watered down and will push boundaries on spice, while handling the sensitive scenes with care. It will be an adult film. Check the book's trigger warnings first.
Is the Haunting Adeline movie cancelled?: No. Carlton says it's still happening, petitions or not. No studio or distributor has been announced.
Is there a Haunting Adeline graphic novel?: Yes. Adult comics from Deviant Ink Publishing are due in early 2027, per Variety, with collected graphic novels to follow.
What will the Haunting Adeline movie be rated?: No rating has been announced. Carlton says it won't be watered down, so expect it to be aimed at adults.

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