R.L. Stine's 'The Babysitter' Gets Tubi Adaptation
Tubi is adapting R.L. Stine's popular book series 'The Babysitter' into a live-action feature film, set to premiere in 2027.
The Babysitter is the latest title to be adapted by Tubi, following two Pumpkinhead movies and an upcoming adaptation of Afraid of Clowns.
The book series, written by R.L. Stine, follows 16-year-old Jenny as she takes a babysitting job and uncovers a series of mysterious events.
The film will be helmed by Trevor Calverley and written by Jem Garrard, who also wrote and directed the Pumpkinhead movies.
Tubi has been adapting R.L. Stine's works, including the Pumpkinhead series, and this new adaptation marks the fourth title in their ongoing partnership.
Why it matters
Fans of R.L. Stine's works and horror enthusiasts will be excited to see another adaptation of his popular book series.
What's next
The film is set to premiere on Tubi in 2027, with more details to be announced in the coming months.
How the story unfolded
- The Hollywood Reporter R.L. Stine’s ‘The Babysitter’ Adaptation Coming to Tubi in 2027 (Exclusive)
Read the original reporting
- Deadline – R.L. Stine’s ‘The Babysitter’ Gets Tubi Adaptation Set For 2027 ↗
- The Hollywood Reporter – R.L. Stine’s ‘The Babysitter’ Adaptation Coming to Tubi in 2027 (Exclusive) ↗
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What do we know about R.L. Stine Adaptation?
Tubi is adapting R.L. Stine's popular book series 'The Babysitter' into a live-action feature film, set to premiere in 2027. The Babysitter is a book series written by R.L.
When did FlashFeed cover R.L. Stine Adaptation?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 11, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from The Hollywood Reporter, is dated October 11, 2026.
What are the key facts about R.L. Stine Adaptation?
The film adaptation is set to premiere on Tubi in 2027. The movie will be directed by Trevor Calverley and written by Jem Garrard.
Why should readers care about R.L. Stine Adaptation?
Fans of R.L. Stine's works and horror enthusiasts will be excited to see another adaptation of his popular book series.
What comes next in the R.L. Stine Adaptation story?
The film is set to premiere on Tubi in 2027, with more details to be announced in the coming months.
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This brief is based on reporting from The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline. Links to their original stories are listed on this page.
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