Apple TV+ has secured the rights to adapt Brandon Sanderson's expansive Cosmere fantasy book universe, marking a significant addition to its original content slate. The deal, reported on January 29, 2026, focuses on Sanderson's high fantasy works, including the ongoing Stormlight Archive series. Specific projects remain in early development, with no release dates announced yet.
Apple's streaming service, Apple TV+, continues to bolster its lineup of original programming with a major acquisition in the fantasy genre. On January 29, 2026, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Apple has locked up the rights to Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe, a interconnected collection of fantasy novels that includes the popular Stormlight Archive series. Sanderson, renowned for completing Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time novels after Jordan's death, brings a vast and detailed world-building approach to the adaptation potential of this universe. The Cosmere encompasses multiple series and standalone stories, offering rich narrative possibilities for television. As of the report, no specific projects have begun production, and viewers can expect a wait before any content premieres. This move positions Apple TV+ to compete in the high-stakes fantasy market, drawing comparisons to HBO's Game of Thrones, which faced challenges in concluding its source material. Screen Rant highlighted that Sanderson's series avoids some of the pitfalls that plagued Game of Thrones, such as running out of books to adapt, given the ongoing nature of the Stormlight Archive. Apple TV+ subscribers, who pay $12.99 monthly, will gain access to this content once developed, alongside other upcoming releases like Ted Lasso season 4 and Imperfect Women. The acquisition underscores Apple's strategy to invest in prestige adaptations to attract fantasy enthusiasts.
