We all love a good psychological thriller. Luckily, Netflix has plenty to keep its viewers hooked and there is more on the way. Nearly 10 years after Ruth Ware published the fan-favorite book The Woman in Cabin 10, the thriller is finally getting a film adaptation. Netflix bought the rights of the book adaptation from CBS and confirmed in May 2024 that the project was officially moving forward. Considering the fan following of the book, there is a lot of anticipation brewing for the Netflix project as well, and with that came many questions.

Here is a breakdown of everything known so far— the movie's release, cast, and for those unversed, the plot too.

The Woman in Cabin 10 is an upcoming psychological thriller film directed by Simon Stone, with a screenplay by Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse. It is adapted from Ruth Ware’s best-selling 2016 novel, which has captivated readers with its tense, edge-of-your-seat storyline. Netflix recently gave fans their first glimpse of the film during its Next on Netflix event, which showcased Keira Knightley from Pride & Prejudice and Guy Pearce, known for L.A. Confidential.

The story centers on a journalist who witnesses what appears to be a passenger being thrown overboard from a luxury cruise ship. But when she raises the alarm, the crew and other passengers dismiss her claim, insisting that everyone on board is accounted for. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, she risks everything—even her own safety—as she digs for the truth. Netflix has been investing heavily in psychological thrillers, both original productions and licensed titles, and The Woman in Cabin 10 seems to plan a potential expansion too. 

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Before the film has even hit the streaming platform, there are already talks about a potential sequel. 

The Woman in Cabin 10 began filming on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, England, in September 2024, and Netflix has already confirmed that the movie will be arriving this fall. There is a chance that Netflix could launch a new, exciting franchise, through Ruth Ware's work, especially since so many old ones are now winding down. Interestingly, Ware has already written a sequel to her book, which is set a decade later.

Titled The Woman in Suite 11, the sequel book will hit shelves in July 2025, with the same female journalist, Lo, returning as the lead. As for the plot, Lo is now living a quiet life, but things take a turn when she gets an invitation to the opening of a luxury hotel, and she embarks on another mission to uncover the truth. It seems like the timing could not be more perfect for Netflix to introduce a new franchise for fans. 

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