The television adaptation of ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ is finally moving forward this year in 2026, bringing a new version of the classic Nordic thriller to modern times. The series, which will be a reboot of the popular novel by Stieg Larsson, is now officially on its way on the British platform Sky, after an initial development period at Amazon in 2024. With filming scheduled to begin this spring in Lithuania, the production promises to reimagine the iconic investigative duo for a new generation, with themes that have gained even more relevance today.
The responsibility for this new venture will fall to writers and executive producers Steve Lightfoot and Angela LaManna, names behind hits like ‘Hannibal’ and ‘The Haunting of Hill House’. Furthermore, the series will consist of eight episodes produced by Left Bank Pictures. Thus, after two years of waiting since the first rumors, Brazilian fans can start to get excited. After all, the story of hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist investigating a mysterious disappearance has always captivated the public, as proven by the 2011 film starring Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig.
Production and Distribution Details
Sky, responsible for the commission, plans to release the series as an original production in territories such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Germany. However, international distribution will be handled by Sony Pictures Television, which has already begun pre-sales efforts in the United States. Meanwhile, for viewers in Brazil, the news is positive, as Sony’s global operations usually facilitate deals with local streaming services. Therefore, although an official release date has not been announced, the start of filming is a major concrete step.
The project aims to bring the classic plot to the present day, maintaining the investigative DNA of the Millennium book series. This means we can expect a Lisbeth Salander and a Mikael Blomkvist adapted to the technological and social context of 2026. The question that remains is: will this new version manage to capture the dark and complex essence of the original work? With a talented team behind it and the freedom of the series format, expectations are high. So, keep an eye out for news, because this promises to be one of the most talked-about adaptations of the year.
