The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him opened in U.S. theaters on March 13, 2026, and has already sparked conversation among fans for its casting, a deleted intimacy scene and the inevitable question: when will it stream?
What happened — quick overview
Reminders of Him, directed by Vanessa Caswill from a screenplay by Colleen Hoover and Lauren Levine, follows Kenna Rowan (Maika Monroe), an ex-con trying to rebuild her life and regain custody of her daughter after a fatal car crash. The film premiered in March 2026 and brings together a notable cast including Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, Lauren Graham, Bradley Whitford, Nicholas Duvernay and country star Lainey Wilson in her feature debut.
Who’s who in the movie
- Maika Monroe — Kenna Rowan
- Tyriq Withers — Ledger Ward (former NFL player, bar owner)
- Rudy Pankow — Scotty Landry (Kenna’s late boyfriend)
- Lainey Wilson — Amy (grocery shift manager, Kenna’s friend)
- Lauren Graham — Grace Landry; Bradley Whitford — Patrick Landry; Jennifer Robertson — Ruth
New or notable details
Fans of the book quickly noticed differences on screen. One prominent omission is a sex scene between Kenna and Ledger: Caswill confirmed the sequence was filmed but did not make the final cut. “I shot it. We shot it,” the director said after the premiere, adding that the studio had reacted positively to the scene during production.
Caswill has also spoken about treating Hoover’s novel as a guiding document. “I use the book as, like the Bible,” she told Deadline, noting the challenge of honoring readers’ personal interpretations while capturing the story’s essence on film.
Lainey Wilson’s debut and premiere reaction
Lainey Wilson, who was announced for the role of Amy in April 2025, made headlines at the March 2026 premiere. She described the moment as surreal: “This is my very first feature film and I’m not wearing a hat in the feature film,” she told Entertainment Tonight on the carpet, referencing her signature look. Wilson’s Amy remains faithful to the book’s role — Kenna’s workplace friend and advisor — though the actress appears with blonde hair rather than the character’s brown hair from the novel.
Where you can watch it — and when streaming might come
As of the March 13, 2026 release, Reminders of Him is only in cinemas. A streaming release has not been officially announced.
Because the movie is a Universal Pictures release, industry patterns suggest its first home-window will be Peacock, followed later by Amazon Prime Video for part of the licensing cycle. Variety-style release windows for other Universal titles indicate a possible digital purchase/rent window a few weeks after theatrical release, Peacock streaming within about three to four months, and Prime availability later in the Pay 1 window — but those timelines are speculative until Universal confirms them.
Why this matters now
Colleen Hoover adaptations attract a passionate audience eager to compare page to screen. This release tests how faithful a mainstream adaptation can be while reaching wider audiences — and it will shape expectations for future Hoover projects. For now, the film’s theatrical run is the only guaranteed way to see the full version; fans should watch official announcements for exact digital and streaming dates.
What to expect next: tracking services like Fandango will list showtimes now, and studios typically announce digital purchase and streaming windows in the weeks after a theatrical launch. If you want to watch immediately, head to cinemas; if you prefer streaming, keep an eye on Peacock and later Prime Video for updates.