Reminders of Him Movie 2026: Everything You Need to Know About the New Colleen Hoover Film
The third Colleen Hoover adaptation to hit theaters, Reminders of Him, opened nationwide on March 13, 2026, from Universal Pictures. The film is described as a story about motherhood, forgiveness, and the power of love to overcome even the worst mistake.
Reminders of Him Movie Plot and Story
After a perfect outing with her boyfriend, Kenna (Maika Monroe) makes an unbearable mistake that sends her to prison. Seven years later, Kenna returns to her hometown in Wyoming, hoping to rebuild her life and earn the chance to reunite with her young daughter, Diem, whom she has never known.
When Diem's custodial grandparents adamantly refuse Kenna's attempts to see her daughter, Kenna discovers unexpected compassion — and then something deeper — with former NFL player and local bar owner Ledger (Tyriq Withers). As their secret romance develops, so do the dangers for both of them, leading Kenna toward heartbreak and, ultimately, the hope for a second chance.
Reminders of Him Cast
The cast includes Lauren Graham and three-time Emmy winner Bradley Whitford as Diem's grandparents Grace and Patrick, Rudy Pankow as Scotty — Diem's father — and Grammy winner and country music sensation Lainey Wilson, making her film debut as Kenna's friend Amy. Jennifer Robertson plays Kenna's landlord, and Zoe Kosovic plays young Diem.
Director and Production Team
Vanessa Caswill directs Reminders of Him from a screenplay by Colleen Hoover and Lauren Levine, based on Hoover's novel. The film is produced by Hoover and Levine for their production company Heartbones Entertainment, with Gina Matthews also producing. The production was led by an all-female filmmaking team.
First published in 2022, the Reminders of Him novel has sold more than 6 million copies in the United States and has been translated into 45 languages.
Box Office and Reviews
The film made $8 million on its first day, including $1.9 million in Thursday night preview earnings, against projections of $10 to $15 million for the opening weekend. On Rotten Tomatoes, 56% of 77 critics' reviews are positive. Metacritic assigned a score of 49 out of 100, indicating mixed or average reviews.
Critics noted the film is the third Hoover adaptation after It Ends With Us and Regretting You, with some reviewers suggesting the romance formula is showing signs of fatigue. One critic wrote that the movie is so preoccupied with tragedy that the romance becomes secondary — describing it as love with diminishing returns compared to its predecessors.
Reminders of Him Runtime, Rating, and Where to Watch
Reminders of Him runs 1 hour and 54 minutes and is rated PG-13. The movie is currently playing in theaters nationwide. A DVD and Blu-ray release is estimated for July 2026. A streaming release date has not yet been confirmed — check Peacock, Prime Video, and other platforms for updates once the theatrical run concludes.
