A circulating fan petition is demanding a Hulu's ACOTAR show was no longer happening, a disappointing reality for excited fans.
Combined with the silence surrounding the sixth ACOTAR book, it's enough to make anyone worry about the future of the franchise. However, it seems readers are determined to see their favorite characters brought to life on-screen. That's what the recent Court of Thorns & Roses fan petition suggests, its emergence indicating that Hulu's choice to scrap the series was unwise. Perhaps it will convince another company to see the value in this story, prompting it to pick it up instead.
The Court Of Thorns & Roses Fan Petition Explained
Readers Are Calling For HBO Or Amazon To Pick Up The Rights
Reports suggest that the rights to A Court of Thorns & Roses will revert to Maas this summer (via Variety), so perhaps it's no surprise that fans are trying to get the story picked up by a new network or streamer. Although Hulu isn't planning to adapt ACOTAR anymore, one of its competitors could take advantage of the fantasy series' popularity instead. And a Change.org petition calls for HBO or Prime Video to consider doing so, urging them to adapt Maas' story. HBO or Prime Video would be good homes for ACOTAR, especially given its more mature themes and content.
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Both HBO and Prime Video also have decent track records when it comes to cancellations, meaning ACOTAR actually stands a chance of growing on these platforms. And as the petition points out, both companies are more than capable of bringing the books to life with high-quality visuals and storytelling:
"HBO's track record with visually stunning, narrative-rich series such as Game of Thrones and Westworld speaks for itself. Amazon's recent forays into epic storytelling with The Wheel of Time and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power underscore its potential to deliver an extraordinary adaptation of ACOTAR."
The petition only has 43 verified signatures as of this writing, but the ion behind the project is clear. The creators rightfully note that A Court of Thorns & Roses has the potential to become a "landmark series in global television," and they're right that it will fill a major gap within the fantasy genre by being heavy on romance.
Hulu Scrapped Its Court Of Thorns & Roses Earlier This Year
The Project Had Been In Development Hell For Years Already
It's great to see readers rallying behind A Court of Thorns & Roses, especially after Hulu's choice to scrap it earlier this year. Of course, this turn of events wasn't that surprising; ACOTAR was one of many started to lose faith in the ACOTAR show when showrunner Ronald D. Moore revealed he was no longer involved — and again when it came out that the project was no longer in active development. But the show was officially dead as of February 2025 (via Variety), squashing any hopes of a turnaround.
The fan petition shows that Hollywood is missing out on a huge opportunity by not adapting ACOTAR, as there's clearly a demand for it.
The Court of Thorns & Roses' show's fate continued a depressing trend for Maas adaptations, as Hulu was initially supposed to bring Throne of Glass to the small screen — something that also never came to fruition. Although fantasy series can be expensive and risky for streamers, it's somewhat surprising Hulu is letting such big titles go. The fan petition shows that Hollywood is missing out on a huge opportunity by not adapting ACOTAR, as there's clearly a demand for it.
The Fan Petition Shows Hollywood Is Missing A Huge Opportunity To Not Adapt ACOTAR
If Fourth Wing & Quicksilver Succeed, This Reality Will Be Even More Obvious
Given the established and dedicated fan base A Court of Thorns & Roses already has — an audience that's clearly trying to make the show a reality — there's a lot of potential in a streamer or TV network picking it up. The fact that Hollywood hasn't seized the chance to bring ACOTAR to life on-screen is shocking, and it suggests that media executives are underestimating the appeal of the series. Outlander proves there's a market for romance-heavy fantasy, too, something that would help ACOTAR stand out from competitors.
Of course, Amazon's Fourth Wing TV show and Netflix's Quicksilver series will soon fill that gap. If these series succeed, it will prove once and for all that BookTok sensations are obvious adaptation choices — and further drive home the missed opportunity of not adapting ACOTAR. Perhaps both series will give companies the push they need to pursue Maas' series, however. The fan petition could also help, highlighting just how beloved A Court of Thorns & Roses really is.
Source: Variety, Change.org
