Colleen Hoover’s wildly popular psychological thriller Verity is officially being brought to the big screen, and anticipation for the film is soaring. Starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, the film adaptation of the best-selling novel now has a confirmed release date: October 2, 2026. The shift from its originally reported release date of May 15 means it will now face stiff box office competition from Tom Cruise’s untitled collaboration with acclaimed director Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Despite the scheduling clash, Verity remains one of the most buzzed-about titles in the pipeline.
The film brings together a powerhouse cast and a plot that promises suspense, obsession, and psychological tension. Dakota Johnson takes on the role of ghostwriter Lowen Ashleigh, who is summoned under murky circumstances to complete the work of bestselling author Verity Crawford, portrayed by Anne Hathaway. As Lowen settles into Verity’s home to review her notes, she uncovers disturbing autobiographical writings that blur the line between truth and fiction—thrusting her into a dangerous spiral of doubt, secrets, and possibly deadly consequences.
The buzz around Verity intensified after an exclusive preview of the trailer at CinemaCon, which garnered strong reactions from both critics and fans of the book. The film is poised to be a gripping femme thriller that leans into its darker, twist-laden themes, staying loyal to the intense tone of Hoover’s original story.
Rounding out the cast are Josh Hartnett, Ismael Cruz Cordóva, and Brady Wagner, with the script adapted by Nick Antosca alongside Hoover herself. The film’s production team is equally impressive, with Antosca, Alex Hedlund, Stacey Sher, and director Michael Showalter producing alongside Hathaway and Hoover. Dakota Johnson, Lauren Levine, and Kerry Orent are serving as executive producers.
As filming continues, the stakes are high not only due to the story’s popularity, but also because Verity follows in the footsteps of It Ends With Us, another Hoover novel that has drawn widespread attention with its film adaptation. Fans are hopeful this project will capture the chilling suspense and emotional tension that made the book so unforgettable.
With a gripping narrative, star-studded cast, and strong creative team, Verity is shaping up to be a must-watch release in 2026.
