AceShowbiz - Reminders of Him, the latest film adaptation of a Colleen Hoover novel, has set a new high mark on Rotten Tomatoes, outperforming previous adaptations of the bestselling author’s work. This romantic drama, which premieres in theaters on March 13, 2026, currently holds a 64% critic score, the highest among Hoover’s film adaptations to date.

Prior to Reminders of Him, two other Hoover adaptations had very different receptions. It Ends With Us (2024) earned a 55% critic score, while Regretting You (2025) was met with largely negative reviews, scoring only 29%. Additionally, a new Hoover adaptation titled Verity is scheduled for release later this year on October 2. With only 25 reviews so far, Reminders of Him’s Rotten Tomatoes score may still fluctuate as more critiques are published. The film currently lacks an audience score, which will begin to form following its theatrical debut.

Reminders of Him is directed by Vanessa Caswill and co-written by Colleen Hoover, based on her 2022 novel of the same name. The story centers on a woman recently released from prison who attempts to rebuild a relationship with her young daughter. Her efforts are met with resistance from those around her, except for a bar owner connected to the child. As their relationship deepens, she must face her past mistakes to forge a hopeful future.

The film stars scream queen Maika Monroe—known for roles in The Guest and It Follows—alongside Tyriq Withers (I Know What You Did Last Summer, Him). Supporting cast members include Rudy Pankow, Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls), three-time Emmy winner Bradley Whitford (The West Wing, Transparent, The Handmaid’s Tale), and country singer Lainey Wilson making her film debut, as well as Jennifer Robertson, Zoe Kosovic, Monika Myers, Hilary Jardine, and Nicholas Duvernay.

In a review published by ScreenRant, critic Graeme Guttmann rated Reminders of Him five out of ten stars, describing it as “another baffling romance from Colleen Hoover, but one that, like its predecessor, is inherently watchable and entertaining.”

Critical reactions to Reminders of Him remain mixed. While many reviewers describe the film as predictable and emotionally flat, with dialogue that often feels unrealistic and a romance lacking chemistry, others highlight the performances of Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers for bringing genuine emotional depth to the story. Compared to earlier adaptations, this film is generally seen as an improvement, with several critics noting its warmer tone and focus on human vulnerability rather than overt melodrama.

Though not without flaws—such as pacing issues and some plot inconsistencies—Reminders of Him is regarded as the most successful adaptation of Hoover’s work in balancing sentimentality and sincerity. This nuanced approach gives the film a hopeful atmosphere that resonates more effectively than its predecessors.

The film is rated PG-13, runs for 114 minutes, and belongs to the drama and romance genres. It is produced by Gina Matthews, Colleen Hoover, and Lauren Levine, with Levine also credited as a writer alongside Hoover.

As Reminders of Him prepares for its wide release later this week, audiences and critics alike will have the opportunity to further assess whether this adaptation solidifies Colleen Hoover’s growing presence in film or continues the mixed legacy of previous adaptations.