1. adapted (a novel, play, or other work) into a film or screenplay
Usage: past tense and past participle of cinematize; often used in publishing and entertainment contexts

Examples

• The bestselling novel was cinematized into a blockbuster movie.
• Her short story was cinematized by a renowned director last year.
• The playwright's work has been cinematized multiple times over the decades.
• They cinematized the historical account for a television miniseries.
• The book was cinematized with stunning visual effects and an all-star cast.