‘Hatchet’ Movie: Netflix and Derek Cianfrance to Adapt Gary Paulsen’s Survival Book (EXCLUSIVE)

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What happened

Netflix is developing a feature adaptation of ‘Hatchet,’ Gary Paulsen’s 1987 young adult survival novel.

The film will be written and directed by Derek Cianfrance, best known for films such as “Blue Valentine” (2010) and “The Place Beyond the Pines” (2012).

Key facts

  • Netflix is developing a feature adaptation of ‘Hatchet,’ Gary Paulsen’s 1987 young adult survival novel.
  • The film will be written and directed by Derek Cianfrance, best known for films such as “Blue Valentine” (2010) and “The Place Beyond the Pines” (2012).
  • Reported by Variety and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 UTC.

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