In 2014, Warner Bros. Pictures began developing a film adaptation of Doctor Sleep (2013), Stephen King's sequel to his book, The Shining (1977).[264] In 2016, Akiva Goldsman announced that he would write and produce the film for Warner Bros.[265] For several years, Warner Brothers could not secure a budget for the sequel nor for a prequel to The Shining to be called Overlook Hotel.[266]
In June 2019, writer and director Mike Flanagan confirmed Doctor Sleep would be a sequel to both the 1980 film and King's novel.[267] It was released in several international territories on October 31, 2019, followed by the United States and Canada on November 8, 2019.[268]
In April 2020, a spin-off titled Overlook entered development for HBO Max.[269] In August 2021, HBO Max opted not to proceed with the project.[270] It was soon after reported Netflix was a frontline bidder on the project,[271] though they, too, eventually passed.[272]
