Universal Acquires Film Rights to Colleen Hoover's 'Reminders of Him'

The adaptation of Hoover's novel is set for a Valentine's Day 2026 release, marking the first project from her new production company, Heartbones Entertainment.

• Colleen Hoover will co-write the screenplay with Lauren Levine, who is also her partner in the newly launched Heartbones Entertainment.
• The story follows Kenna Rowan, a mother seeking redemption after a prison sentence, and her connection with a local bar owner.
• Universal Pictures secured the movie rights following a competitive bidding war, planning a theatrical release on February 13, 2026.
• Hoover's previous adaptation, 'It Ends With Us', was a box office success, grossing $344.5 million worldwide.
• The novel 'Reminders of Him' has sold over 6.5 million copies globally and been translated into 45 languages.

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