1. to adapt (a story, novel, or other work) into a film or screenplay
Usage: transitive verb; often used in publishing and entertainment contexts

Examples

• The director decided to cinematize the bestselling novel for the big screen.
• Several classic books have been cinematized over the past decade.
• The studio plans to cinematize the graphic novel into a feature film.
• It took years to cinematize the complex narrative in a way that satisfied fans.
• Many authors are eager to have their works cinematized by major production companies.