Anne Hathaway's Verity Hits Theaters October 2, 2026
Verity, starring Anne Hathaway as author Verity Crawford, opens in theaters on October 2, 2026, marking the last of Colleen Hoover's initial adaptation wave.
Verity, the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel, arrives in theaters on October 2, 2026. Anne Hathaway leads the cast as Verity Crawford, a bestselling author, with Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett co-starring.
Michael Showalter directs the film, reuniting with Hathaway after The Idea of You. The project adapts Hoover's book of the same name.
Verity is the last entry in the initial wave of Colleen Hoover book-to-movie adaptations. According to screenrant.com, the film is projected to earn a domestic opening weekend of around $20-$29 million.
Hoover's previous adaptations have been reliable performers. In 2024, It Ends With Us, starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, grossed $351 million worldwide. In October 2025, Regretting You made $90.5 million worldwide, and in March 2026, Reminders of Him finished its run with $89 million.
All three previous adaptations cost $25 million each and were profitable, though each holds a negative critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. There are currently no upcoming Colleen Hoover adaptations in development.
Quick answers
When does Verity come out in theaters?
Verity is released in theaters on October 2, 2026.
Who stars in Verity?
Anne Hathaway plays bestselling author Verity Crawford, with Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett co-starring.
Who directed Verity?
Michael Showalter directs, reuniting with Anne Hathaway after The Idea of You.