Here's what we know so far about ‘Reminders of Him’ before it hits theaters on March 13
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NEED TO KNOW
- Reminders of Him is the next Colleen Hoover movie coming to the big screen
- Based on the 2022 novel, the movie tells the story of former convict Kenna Rowan as she rebuilds her life after her release from prison
- Reminders of Him premieres in theaters on March 13, 2026
This March, another Colleen Hoover adaptation is coming to theaters.
In October 2024, Deadline reported that Universal had landed the rights to her bestselling book Reminders of Him. The novel — which was published in 2022 and sold over 6.5 million copies globally — follows ex-convict Kenna Rowan as she returns to her hometown after a five-year prison stint, determined to reconnect with her 4-year-old daughter and the one man in town who hasn’t written her off.
“I am thrilled to be working with Universal to bring Kenna Rowan’s world to life,” Hoover told Deadline. “I hear from many readers who tell me they found something of themselves in her story of living with and through tragedy and doing the often messy and imperfect work of healing and turning the page to a fresh chapter in life.”
Maika Monroe will star in the drama as Kenna opposite Tell Me Lies’ Tyriq Withers, whom Hoover shared on Instagram will be playing Ledger Ward. Outer Banks’ Rudy Pankow was also cast in the film as Scott Landry, while Lauren Graham will portray his mom, Grace Landry.
Here’s everything to know about Reminders of Him, which is set to hit theaters on March 13, 2026.
What is Reminders of Him about?
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Reminders of Him is about a mother who returns home after spending five years in prison, ready to reconnect with her young daughter.
Rebuilding her life proves difficult when it seems like everyone is determined to shut her out — except for a local bar owner with ties to her child. As their relationship grows, Kenna must confront the tragedies of her past in order to build a more hopeful future.
Hoover wrote the screenplay for Reminders of Him with Lauren Levine, best known for producing the film adaptation of Bridge to Terabithia. The duo also produced the film through their company Heartbones Entertainment, marking the company's first project.
Who is in the Reminders of Him cast?
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Maika Monroe, best known for Longlegs and Watcher, will lead Reminders of Him as Kenna, alongside Tyriq Withers, who will appear as Ledger, a bar owner who is one of the only remaining links to Kenna's daughter.
The I Know What You Did Last Summer actor shared the news on Instagram and said that he was “feeling beyond grateful to step into this story” and that the role felt “deeply personal," seemingly alluding to his brother's death in 2021.
“I only hope to honor those who have loved and lost, and to serve as a light for anyone still finding their way through the darkness,” he wrote.
In April 2025, Deadline reported that Lauren Graham — who is best known for portraying Lorelai Gilmore in Gilmore Girls — joined the cast as Grace Landry, the mother of Kenna's late boyfriend, Scotty. Meanwhile, Outer Banks star Rudy Pankow will play Scotty in the movie's flashbacks.
Later that same month, Nicholas Duvernay, who will portray Roman, and Bradley Whitford, who will play Patrick Landry, joined the cast, per Deadline. Variety also announced Lainey Wilson's casting as Amy, Kenna's friend.
Who is directing Reminders of Him?
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In December 2024, Deadline reported that Vanessa Caswill, best known for Love at First Sight, was set to direct Reminders of Him. She also helmed three episodes of the BBC's 2017 miniseries, Little Women.
Hoover penned the screenplay with Lauren Levine.
Where is Reminders of Him being filmed?
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The adaptation of Reminders of Him is set to film in Calgary, Alberta, Canadian outlet CTV News reported.
Production started in April and wrapped up in June 2025, per ACTRA.
Is there a trailer for Reminders of Him?
The full trailer for Reminders of Him arrived in October 2025, showing Kenna before the accident that tragically killed her boyfriend, Scotty — and the prison sentence she received afterwards.
Next, we see Kenna after her release as she is struggling to build a life after prison, including finding a job and trying to come back into the life of her daughter as she meets local bar owner Ledger.
When will Reminders of Him be released?
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Reminders of Him is set to premiere on March 13, 2026.
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