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Jo Nesbø: books in order and screen adaptations
Quick answer
Jo Nesbø has 5 books adapted into 5 TV shows and movies.
About Jo Nesbø's books on screen
Jo Nesbø has 5 works on record that have been adapted for the screen, published from 2003 to 2021. Together they have become 1 TV series and 4 movies. The first adaptation was Headhunters (2011), and the most recent released one is Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole (2026). Series: Harry Hole series.
Jo Nesbø books with adaptations, in publication order
- The Devil's Star (2003) · Harry Hole series #5 · adapted as Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole (2026)
- The Snowman (2007) · Harry Hole series #7 · adapted as The Snowman (2017)
- Headhunters (2008) · adapted as Headhunters (2011)
- Midnight Sun (2015) · adapted as The Hanging Sun (2022)
- The Jealousy Man and Other Stories (2021) · adapted as Killer Heat (2024)
TV shows and movies based on Jo Nesbø's books
- Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole (TV, 2026)
- Killer Heat (movie, 2024)
- The Hanging Sun (movie, 2022)
- The Snowman (movie, 2017)
- Headhunters (movie, 2011)
Common questions
How many Jo Nesbø books have been made into movies or TV shows?
5 books have been adapted into 5 TV shows and movies.
What was the first Jo Nesbø adaptation?
Headhunters, released in 2011, a movie based on Headhunters.
Is a new Jo Nesbø adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet; the latest released one is Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole.
Where should I start reading Jo Nesbø?
For the series, start with The Bat, the first book in reading order.