Content overview: “Tubi Orders R.L. Stine’s ‘The Babysitter’ Adaptation for 2027, Taps Trevor Calverley and J”. Stine adaptations with a live-action feature based on the author’s 1989–1995 book series “The Babysitter.” The streamer announced the project on Sunday, with Trevor Calverley directing and Jem Garrard, known for “Pumpkinhead,” writing the script. The film is scheduled to premiere in 2027. This marks Tubi’s third Stine adaptation, following two previous titles, as the free streaming service leans into nostalgic horror IP to attract genre fans.
By tapping into Stine’s massive young adult readership, Tubi aims to convert book nostalgia into streaming viewership. The Babysitter series, which follows a teenage girl who takes a babysitting job with terrifying consequences, has long been a fan favorite among Stine’s works. With Calverley and Garrard attached, the project signals Tubi’s commitment to original genre content. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.