Latest News About Brandon Sanderson

Here’s the latest on Brandon Sanderson based on recent public updates.

Key updates

• State of the Sanderson 2025: Brandon shared a year-in-review-style update in December 2025. He discussed edits on Moment Zero for Tailored Realities, illness that set him back early in the year, and a Hollywood pitch push to bring the Cosmere to studios and streamers. He also hinted at a potential Worldhopper Ball in London tied to a Mistborn Era One theme. This provides a snapshot of his focus areas and upcoming exposure beyond books.[1]
• New and forthcoming projects: In late 2025/early 2026 there were public hints and announcements about ongoing and new high-profile projects, including collaborations and surprise releases. One prominent example reported in 2025 was a collaboration for a Strata Wars trilogy announced to begin in 2026 with Peter Orullian, signaling a broader expansion beyond his Cosmere work.[4]
• Industry coverage and status: Industry coverage in 2025–2026 indicates ongoing interest in Sanderson’s adaptations and multimedia endeavors, including film/TV discussions around The Wheel of Time-adjacent properties and other Cosmere-related adaptations. This reflects continued momentum in film/TV development alongside his novels.[3]

What this means for readers

• Expect continued Cosmere-adjacent media activity (films/TV pitches, potentially more leatherbound editions or companion media) while Sanderson also advances new literary projects, including collaborations outside his core Cosmere universe.[1][4]
• Publication cadence for main Cosmere installments remains a long-term horizon, with public updates emphasizing behind-the-scenes work (edits, worldbuilding, and multimedia collaborations) rather than immediate novel releases.[7][1]

Notable sources to check for updates

• Brandon Sanderson’s official blog and site for the latest state-of-the-Sanderson posts and announcements.[5][1]
• Industry news outlets and entertainment coverage (IMDb, Deadline, etc.) for developments related to adaptations and film/TV status.[3]
• Branded media coverage (YouTube recaps and fan channels) tracking Sanderson’s announcements and project timelines.[2][7]

Would you like a short timeline of Sanderson’s public announcements from 2023–2026 with dates and key topics, or a focused summary on any single area (Cosmere adaptations, new collaborations, or upcoming novels)? I can also pull the exact passages from his blog posts if you want direct quotes.