Apple TV secures Brandon Sanderson's 'Cosmere' book universe for adaptation. What we know. Clare Mulroy and Eric Lagatta, USA TODAYJanuary 30, 2026 at 11:38 AM 0 Brandon Sanderson fans now have more than books to look forward to: Apple TV has closed a major deal for the rights to the fantasy author's "Cosmere" literary universe. The deal, first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, has been described as "unprecedented." The streaming platform will first look to the "Mistborn" series for film and "The Stormlight Archive" series for television.
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Clare Mulroy and Eric Lagatta, USA TODAYJanuary 30, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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Brandon Sanderson fans now have more than books to look forward to: Apple TV has closed a major deal for the rights to the fantasy author's "Cosmere" literary universe.
The deal, first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, has been described as "unprecedented." The streaming platform will first look to the "Mistborn" series for film and "The Stormlight Archive" series for television.
Sanderson last published "Wind and Truth," the latest in "The Stormlight Archive," in December 2024. This epic served as a climax to the first arc – or half – of the series, which may include 10 novels total. Sanderson warned fans he'd be on hiatus following the release of "Wind and Truth" as he turned to other projects.
USA TODAY has reached out to Sanderson's representatives for comment.
'Mistborn' and 'Stormlight Archive' series picked up by Apple TV
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Sanderson has also nabbed a rare level of involvement in the adaptations, and he'll write, produce, consult and approve, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Theresa Kang's Blue Marble Pictures is attached to produce "The Stormlight Archive" series.
Sanderson maintains a prolific output. "Wind and Truth," as well as the rest of the books in "The Stormlight Archive," exceed 1,000 pages. And though he is known for his fantasy series, his massive body of work spans a variety of genres, including science fiction, young adult and – as of earlier this year – children's literature. Amid his rise to prominence, in 2007, Sanderson was selected to finish the "Wheel of Time" fantasy series following author Robert Jordan's death.
His books have sold over 50 million copies across 35 languages as of December 2025, according to Sanderson's literary agency JABberwocky.
"The JABberwocky team cannot wait to see Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive on the biggest screens we can find — congratulations, Brandon!" the agency said in a press release.
What is the Cosmere?
The Cosmere is the name Sanderson gave to the interconnected universe in which most of his books are set.
Sanderson Cosmere-set books are interconnected and share a creation myth. So, just because one series like "Mistborn" can be read as self-contained stories, the planet its characters inhabit is in the same universe as the planet on which an entirely different series like "The Stormlight Archive" is set.
However, Sanderson insists that readers don't always need to be aware of that fact to enjoy a book. Check out our full guide to starting the Cosmere universe here.
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Clare Mulroy is USA TODAY's Books Reporter, where she covers buzzy releases, chats with authors and dives into the culture of reading. Find her on Instagram, subscribe to our weekly Books newsletter or tell her what you're reading at [email protected].
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