Book · 1952 · family saga
East of Eden by John Steinbeck: every TV and movie adaptation
Quick answer
East of Eden by John Steinbeck (1952) has been adapted into 1 TV series and 1 movie: East of Eden (1955), East of Eden (2026).
About East of Eden
East of Eden is a book by John Steinbeck, first published in 1952 (original language: American English). Genre: family saga. The first screen adaptation was East of Eden in 1955; the most recent released one is East of Eden (2026).
1952 novel by John Steinbeck.
Every adaptation of East of Eden
East of Eden
Movie · 1955 · United States · directed by Elia Kazan
1955 film directed by Elia Kazan.
East of Eden
TV series · 2026–2026 · Netflix · United States · directed by Garth Davis and Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre
Upcoming American miniseries created by Zoe Kazan.
More John Steinbeck books on screen
- The Grapes of Wrath (1939) · 1 adaptation
- Of Mice and Men (1937) · 2 adaptations
- The Pearl (1947) · 1 adaptation
- Lifeboat (1944) · 1 adaptation
Common questions
Has East of Eden been made into a TV show or movie?
Yes. East of Eden by John Steinbeck (1952) has been adapted into 1 TV series and 1 movie: East of Eden (1955), East of Eden (2026).
Who wrote East of Eden?
East of Eden was written by John Steinbeck and first published in 1952.
How many adaptations of East of Eden are there?
We list 2 screen adaptations: 1 TV series and 1 movie.
Is a new East of Eden adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is East of Eden (2026).
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