Content overview: “Netflix Adapts Gary Paulsen’s Survival Classic ‘Hatchet’ with Director Derek Cianfrance”. Netflix is bringing Gary Paulsen’s beloved 1987 young adult survival novel “Hatchet” to the screen, with acclaimed filmmaker Derek Cianfrance set to write and direct. Cianfrance, known for emotionally intense dramas like “Blue Valentine” and “The Place Beyond the Pines,” will tackle the story of 13-year-old Brian Robeson, who must survive alone in the Canadian wilderness after a plane crash, armed only with a hatchet.
The project is produced by Andrew Mittman, whose company 1.21 is behind Netflix’s hit series “Wednesday.” The novel has sold millions of copies and remains a staple in school curricula, making this adaptation a high-profile move for Netflix as it continues to invest in family-friendly and literary IP. With streaming competition intensifying, the film could attract both nostalgic adults and a new generation of young viewers. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.