Stephen King adaptations pass $1 billion in streaming revenue since 2020
HBO Max accounts for more than $407 million of the total, with IT: Welcome to Derry the single most lucrative title.
Adaptations of Stephen King's work have generated more than $1 billion in global subscriber revenue for streaming platforms since 2020, according to figures from the Streaming Economics model highlighted by The Wrap. HBO Max holds the largest share of that total, with King-based titles bringing in over $407 million for the platform.
IT: Welcome to Derry is the most lucrative King adaptation on streaming, generating $202 million in revenue in early 2026 alone, according to the same figures.
King's catalogue has been adapted repeatedly across film and television. His novels include Carrie, The Shining, Misery and The Dark Tower series, and his career spans more than five decades with more than 65 novels and hundreds of short stories.
His big break came while he was working as a high school English teacher: his wife Tabitha saved a draft of Carrie, which went on to be published and adapted.
Quick answers
How much revenue have Stephen King adaptations generated on streaming?
More than $1 billion in global subscriber revenue since 2020, according to figures from the Streaming Economics model highlighted by The Wrap.
Which platform earns the most from Stephen King adaptations?
HBO Max leads all platforms, with over $407 million in revenue from King's universe.
What is the most lucrative Stephen King adaptation on streaming?
IT: Welcome to Derry, which generated $202 million in revenue in early 2026.