TMDb/Ready Player One Movie Ready Player One returns as a graphic novel! Get the exclusive Target edition Oct 2026 or wider release in 2027. A must-have for fans and collectors. April 10, 2026 AceShowbiz - Ready Player One first captivated audiences with its 2018 film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg, turning Ernest Cline's novel into a visually stunning sci-fi blockbuster. Since then, fans have eagerly anticipated the franchise's next chapter, and now it's confirmed that the story will return in a fresh format later this year.