- - Brandon Sanderson's 'Cosmere' Series to be Adapted into Film and TV by Apple TV

Johnathon KornbleeJanuary 29, 2026 at 8:11 AM

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Fans of Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere series may soon see the expansive fantasy universe brought to the screen, as Apple TV is developing official adaptations of the author’s work.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Apple TV is eyeing an adaptation of Sanderson’s Mistborn series as a feature film, while The Stormlight Archive is being developed as a television series.

The Stormlight Archive project already has a producer attached, with Blue Marble, run by former WME agent Theresa Kang, set to executive produce the series.

The Hollywood Reporter also notes that Sanderson will serve as the creative architect of the shared universe. He is expected to write, produce and consult on the adaptations, while retaining approval rights.

Mistborn is described as a hybrid epic fantasy heist story, centered on political intrigue and large-scale action. The series currently consist of seven novels, including an original trilogy, often referred to as the “first era”, and a second era made up of four books, the most recent of which was released in 2022.

Sanderson has announced that he is currently working on Mistborn’s third era, entitled Ghostbloods, which is to be set 50 years after the events of its second era.

The Stormlight Archive currently consist of five books, the most recent installment, Wind and Truth, was released in 2024 and concluded what Sanderson has described as the first half of the overall story. The author has previously indicated that he plans to return to the series after completing other projects.

In addition to those series, Sanderson has written four standalone novels set within the Cosmere, including Elantris, Warbreaker, The Sunlit Man and Isles of the Emberdark.

Sanderson has previously shared that adapting the Cosmere for the screen has been a lengthy process. Writing on his blog in 2024, he explained, “I’ve said no to several offers on Cosmere properties over the last five years, as I was all-in on getting the Mistborn film made. Now that that has fallen through, I’m back to square one, basically, on the Cosmere.”

With Apple TV now moving forward on multiple projects Sanderson’s long-held goal of bringing the Cosmere to film and television appears closer than ever.

This story was originally published by Parade on Jan 29, 2026, where it first appeared in the TV section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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