Colleen Hoover’s novels continue their journey to the big screen, and next in line is Verity, one of her most chilling thrillers. Following the highly anticipated adaptation of It Ends With Us starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, as well as the upcoming feature Regretting You, Amazon MGM Studios is betting big on Hoover’s ability to capture readers—and now, film audiences—around the globe.

With a star-studded cast, a seasoned director, and a gripping source novel, Verity is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about book-to-film adaptations of 2026. Here’s everything we know so far.

When Will Verity Hit Theaters?

The film was originally scheduled to release on May 15, 2026, but Deadline has reported a new release date. Audiences can now expect Verity to arrive in theaters on October 2, 2026, positioning it as a major fall thriller.

Is Verity In Production Yet?

Yes. Filming is already underway, with photos surfacing of Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett on set in New York City in March 2025. The images reportedly capture a pivotal opening sequence from Hoover’s novel, bringing fans one step closer to seeing the dark and twisty tale come to life.

Who Stars in the Verity Movie?

The casting news has been nothing short of electrifying:

• Anne Hathaway as Verity Crawford

• Josh Hartnett as Jeremy Crawford

• Dakota Johnson as Lowen Ashleigh

Johnson even teased her role, admitting, “I’m basically the bad guy, I think. It’s so fun.”

In addition to the main trio, the ensemble cast includes Ismael Cruz Córdova (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), Brady Wagner (Merrily We Roll Along), Irina Dvorovenko (And Just Like That…), K.K. Moggie (The Good Wife), and Michael Abbott Jr. (The Drama).

Who’s Behind the Camera?

Director Michael Showalter reunites with Anne Hathaway after their collaboration on The Idea of You. The script is currently credited to Nick Antosca, with earlier drafts penned by Hillary Seitz, Angela LaManna, and Will Honley & April Maguire.

The producing team is equally stacked:

• Antosca and Alex Hedlund for Eat the Cat

• Showalter and Jordana Mollick for Semi-Formal Productions

• Hathaway for Somewhere Pictures

• Colleen Hoover with Shiny Penny and Stacey Sher for Heartbones Entertainment

• Lauren Levine as executive producer

What Is Verity About?

At its core, Verity is a psychological thriller steeped in suspense and deception. The story follows Lowen Ashleigh (Johnson), a struggling writer on the verge of financial collapse. She seizes the opportunity of a lifetime when Jeremy Crawford (Hartnett) hires her to complete the bestselling series of his wife, the acclaimed but incapacitated author Verity Crawford (Hathaway), following a mysterious accident.

Moving into the Crawford estate, Lowen soon stumbles upon Verity’s unfinished manuscript. Inside, she discovers dark secrets and disturbing confessions that cast doubt on everything she thought she knew about the family. As tensions mount, she must determine whether Verity’s writings are twisted fiction—or a sinister warning from a dangerous mind.

With a powerhouse cast led by Hathaway, Johnson, and Hartnett, coupled with Hoover’s reputation for addictive storytelling, Verity is set to be one of Amazon MGM Studios’ boldest projects to date. The October 2026 release gives it prime positioning to dominate fall movie buzz, especially for fans of thrillers and book adaptations.

If the adaptation captures even half the intensity of Hoover’s novel, Verity could be the next breakout psychological thriller to leave audiences breathless.