Colleen Hoover's Reminders of Him is one step closer to hitting the big screen in its latest update. The Universal Pictures film, which comes after this year's It Ends With Us, is shaping up to be a tear-jerking romantic adaptation of the author's best-selling novel. The story centers on Kenna Rowan, a mother recently released from prison, who must navigate her return to a town that hasn’t forgiven her for past mistakes. Since its publication in 2022, Hoover’s tale of redemption, grief, and love has sold over 6 million copies globally. The film adaptation is set for release on Valentine's Day, February 13, 2026.
According to Deadline, Love at First Sight filmmaker Vanessa Caswill has signed on to direct the highly anticipated adaptation of Hoover's Reminders of Him. The film’s screenplay is co-written by Hoover and Lauren Levine, with both producing under their Heartbones Entertainment banner. Following the enormous success of It Ends With Us—another Hoover adaptation that grossed $350 million globally—Universal aims to replicate its formula for yet another cinematic triumph.
What The Reminders Of Him Development Update Means
Universal Brings Us Closer To Hoover’s Big-Screen Vision
The adaptation of Reminders of Him marks another milestone in Colleen Hoover’s transition from best-selling author to Hollywood mainstay. The novel’s poignant exploration of motherhood, redemption, and healing aligns seamlessly with the current demand for emotionally charged narratives as seen with the overwhelming success of Wicked and Moana 2. Surrounded by a wary community who've raised her daughter since her absence, Rowan's attempt to come back into her daughter’s life is a profoundly personal journey that promises to translate well to the screen.
Hollywood Should Have Adapted A Different Colleen Hoover Book (Not It Ends With Us)
Although It Ends With Us has seen massive popularity, there is another book by Colleen Hoover that would have made a better film adaptation.
Hoover’s involvement in the screenplay suggests that the film will stay true to the heart of the book, maintaining the raw authenticity that has made her novels beloved by millions. Moreover, Caswill's previous experience with book-to-film adaptations, such as Netflix's romantic comedy Love at First Sight, positions her as the perfect choice to helm this project. Caswill is well-equipped to deliver the right amount of vulnerability and impact that Hoover’s built-in fanbase have come to expect from her work. Together, Hoover and Caswill can bring about a film to rival the success of It Ends With Us.
Our Take On The Reminders Of Him Development Updat
Hoover's Newest Could Break Hearts In All The Right Ways
Reminders of Him has all the makings of another Colleen Hoover blockbuster. Caswill's attachment as director is an inspired choice, given her knack for heartfelt and emotionally raw stories. Hoover's books have always managed to capture universal themes of love, loss, and forgiveness, and this adaptation could further solidify her status as a best-selling author-turned-Hollywood juggernaut. Following It Ends With Us, the Reminders of Him movie is poised to deliver another gripping tale that is uniquely Hoover.
Source: Deadline
