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Forget ‘Verity,’ Colleen Hoover’s 2026 Romance Hit Is Officially Taking Over Streaming
2026’s *Reminders of Him*, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel, is among the ten most-streamed films on HBO Max worldwide. Its streaming performance has brought renewed attention to the film as audiences await the home release of *Verity*, another Hoover adaptation.
Directed by Vanessa Caswill, the film stars Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Lauren Graham, Bradley Whitford and Lainey Wilson. It earned about $89 million worldwide against a reported $25 million budget, making it a modest box-office success and the lowest-grossing of the recent Hoover adaptations mentioned. *Verity*, by comparison, made more than $170 million on a reported $40 million budget; its Blu-ray and 4K edition, featuring two alternate endings, is due on 15 December.
In short
- *Reminders of Him* is among HBO Max’s ten most-streamed films worldwide.
- The adaptation made $89 million worldwide against a reported $25 million budget.
- *Verity* is due for home release with two alternate endings.