Reminders of Him Tops Box Office with $8 Million Debut

The romantic drama "Reminders of Him," adapted from Colleen Hoover's 2022 novel, claimed the top spot at the North American box office on its opening day Friday, earning $8 million in ticket sales. The film, directed by Vanessa Caswill and cowritten by Hoover and Lauren Levine, stars Maika Monroe in the lead role as Kenna Rowan, a young mother navigating life after serving seven years in prison for her involvement in a car accident that killed her boyfriend, Scotty.

Released on March 13 following several delays, the movie follows Kenna's return to her hometown, where she faces rejection from Scotty's family and the community as she seeks to reconnect with her daughter, Diem. Amid the challenges, Kenna forms a bond with Ledger Ward, a local bar owner and Scotty's former best friend, played by Tyriq Withers. The cast also includes Rudy Pankow as Scotty, Lauren Graham and Bradley Whitford as his parents, along with Jennifer Robertson, Lainey Wilson, and Zoe Kosovic as Diem.

Hoover, who serves as a producer, has seen two prior adaptations hit theaters: "It Ends With Us" in 2024 and "Regretting You" in 2025. "Reminders of Him" marks her third foray into film, continuing her streak of...