A new Colleen Hoover adaptation, Reminders of Him, is in development for a 2026 release after the success of It Ends With Us. Based on Hoover’s 2016 novel, the 2024 romantic drama follows a woman whose relationship with a charming, but abusive neurosurgeon is upended when her first love unexpectedly reenters her life, forcing her to confront her inner strength and make a seemingly impossible decision about her future. Blake Lively led It Ends with Us‘ cast alongside Justin Baldoni (who also directs), Brandon Sklenar, Jenny Slate, and Hasan Minhaj.
Now, following the box office success of It Ends With Us, another adaptation of the author’s work is in development. According to Variety, a film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel Reminders of Him is in the works at Universal after the studio won a bidding war for the book rights. Additionally, the adaptation is set for a theatrical release on February 13, 2026, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
What The Reminders Of Him Movie Means For Colleen Hoover Adaptations
Will An It Ends With Us Sequel Happen?
After It Ends With Us, which was a surprise summer hit that grossed $344 million globally on a $25 million budget, Colleen Hoover adaptations have become a hot commodity with studios eager to get their hands on book rights. Though It Ends With Us was successful enough to warrant a sequel based on Hoover’s bestselling follow-up, It Starts With Us, reports suggest that Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni had conflicts and won’t collaborate again. Reminders of Him entering development suggests that studios are shifting their focus elsewhere, rendering an adaptation of It Starts With Us unlikely.
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Though It Ends With Us was adapted to the screen by Christy Hall, Collen Hoover herself is writing the screenplay for Reminders of Him alongside Lauren Levine. The story centers on a woman who, after spending five years in prison for a tragic mistake, returns to her hometown and hopes to reconnect with her young daughter, though almost everyone is determined to keep them apart, except for a local bar owner who becomes a key figure in her life. Reminders of Him was published in 2022 and has sold over 6.5 million copies worldwide.
Our Take On The Reminders Of Him Movie
It’s An Ideal Follow-Up To It Ends With Us
Since an It Ends With Us sequel is unlikely, a movie adaptation of Reminders of Him is an ideal alternative follow-up. Both stories center on emotionally complex relationships and themes of forgiveness, healing, and second chances, while Colleen Hoover’s signature style of blending romance with raw, real-life challenges resonates in both books. The Reminders of Him movie should offer another gripping narrative with complex characters navigating love, redemption, and personal growth, providing the same emotional depth that captivated audiences in It Ends With Us.
Source: Variety
Based on Colleen Hoover’s 2016 novel, It Ends With Us is a drama-romance film directed by Justin Baldoni. The film follows a recent college graduate named Lily, who meets a man named Ryle and falls in love with him. However, a traumatic incident compounded with her former high-school sweetheart re-entering her life complicates her plans.
- Director
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Justin Baldoni
- Release Date
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August 9, 2024
- Studio(s)
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Columbia Pictures
, Wayfarer Studios
, Saks Picture Company - Distributor(s)
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Sony Pictures Releasing
- Writers
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Christy Hall
, Colleen Hoover - Cast
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Blake Lively
, Justin Baldoni
, Brandon Sklenar
, Jenny Slate
, Hasan Minhaj
, Amy Morton
, Kevin McKidd
, Isabela Ferrer
, Alex Neustaedter
, Robert Clohessy
, Robyn Lively
, Megan Robinson
, Robin S. Walker
, Emily Baldoni
, Adam Mondschein
, Caroline Siegrist
, Steve Monroe
, Daphne Zelle - Character(s)
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Lily Bloom
, Ryle Kincaid
, Atlas Corrigan
, Allysa
, Marshall
, Jenny Bloom
, Andrew Bloom
, Young Lily Bloom
, Young Atlas Corrigan
, Sheriff
, Ms. Byland
, Ms. Smith
, Doctor Johnson
, Doctor Julie
, Doctor Dunbar
, Katie
, Realtor
, Female Waiter - Runtime
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130 Minutes
