1. the act or process of adapting a literary work, story, or other material into a motion picture or film
Usage: often used in film and entertainment contexts
2. a motion picture or film that is an adaptation of a literary or other work
Usage: less common usage; refers to the resulting film itself

Examples

• The picturization of the novel was a major Hollywood production.
• The director's picturization of the classic story received critical acclaim.
• Many authors are excited about the picturization of their work for the big screen.
• The picturization process took three years from script to final release.
• Critics debated whether the picturization stayed true to the original book.
• The studio announced the picturization of several bestselling novels for next year.