Lord Miller Options Bobiverse Sci-Fi Book Series
Lord Miller Productions has acquired rights to the Bobiverse series, which has sold nearly three million audiobooks.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Science Fiction
Lord Miller Productions has optioned the rights to the Bobiverse science fiction book series. The series has sold nearly three million audiobooks, with the sixth installment, The Infinite Extent, released by Audible in September.
Why it matters
The option signals growing studio interest in science fiction properties with strong audio audiences. Lord and Miller, known for Into the Spider-Verse and Across the Spider-Verse, are also tied to the recent success of Project Hail Mary.
The Bobiverse has sold nearly three million audiobooks, while Project Hail Mary grossed approximately $684 million globally on a $200 million budget. Financial terms of the Lord Miller option have not been disclosed.
The players
Lord Miller Productions
The production company of Phil Lord and Chris Miller, known for animated hits including the Spider-Verse films.
Audible
Amazon's audiobook platform, which released The Infinite Extent and has become a major driver of audiobook sales.
The details
Lord Miller Productions acquired the rights to the Bobiverse series through an option agreement. Audible released the sixth installment, The Infinite Extent, narrated by Ray Porter, in September, the same narrator who worked on the Project Hail Mary audiobook.
Timeline
2016: The Bobiverse series launched with its first book.
July 2026: Audible announced The Infinite Extent's release.
September 2026: The Infinite Extent audiobook became available on Audible.
June 18, 2027: Beyond the Spider-Verse is scheduled for theatrical release.
Industry Dynamics
The option follows the commercial success of Project Hail Mary, which grossed approximately $684 million globally on a $200 million budget. It reflects a studio push to adapt science fiction novels with strong built-in audiences.
Readers can listen to the Bobiverse series on Audible, including The Infinite Extent narrated by Ray Porter. No film or series release date has been announced for the Bobiverse adaptation.
The takeaway
Book-to-screen adaptations with large audio audiences are becoming a clear priority for studios. Readers following the Bobiverse can track new installments directly on Audible.
Further reading
Explore more science fiction film coverage for context on adaptations of popular novels.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Collider.
