Universal Pictures obtained the rights to the film Memories of Himthe bestseller of It ends with us author Colleen Hoover, who became a box office hit starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
The adaptation of Memories of Him will be written by Hoover and Lauren Levine. The deal comes after the film adaptation of It ends with us has earned over $300 million in ticket sales globally.
Memories of Him centers on Keena Rowan, a troubled young mother who longs for a chance at redemption in her life after a tragic mistake. Hoover and Levine will produce Memories of Him through their Heartbones Entertainment banner, with Universal planning to release the film theatrically on February 13, 2026.
“I'm as excited as Memories of Him It holds a special place in my heart too. I am confident that Universal is the right partner to do this story justice. What better way to launch Heartbones Entertainment, my company with producing partner Lauren Levine. Our goal is to create something truly special for everyone,” Hoover said in a statement.
There's no word on casting for the project, but the Memories of Him the adaptation will try to lure Hoover literary fans to the local multiplex. “Heartbones aims to bring to cinema what Colleen has done so successfully in publishing, and we know that these stories will find emotional and economic resonance in the world of modern cinema,” Levine added in his statement.
Memories of Him it has sold over five million copies domestically and another 6.5 million copies globally. Hoover's other bestselling novels include Start with us, Layla, Bones of the heart, confess AND Truth.
Hoover, Levine and Heartbones Entertainment are repped by UTA, which handled the book adaptation deal for the filmmakers.