This One Looks (and Feels) Better Than It Ends With Us — Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him Trailer Finally Drops

If you’re still recovering from the It Ends With Us chaos — pink coats, awkward line deliveries, and that whole “why does this feel like a TikTok ad?” energy — Colleen Hoover might just be sending a peace offering. Her next book adaptation, Reminders of Him, just dropped its first trailer, and honestly… this one might redeem her cinematic universe.

A Softer, Sadder, and (Thankfully) Saner Hoover Story

Reminders of Him follows Kenna Rowan (played by Maika Monroe) — a young woman returning to her hometown after spending 5 years in prison. She’s not back to cause drama but to reconnect with her daughter, who’s being raised by the family of her late boyfriend. Cue heartbreak, forgiveness, and all those messy emotions Hoover fans thrive on.

Unlike It Ends With Us, with all due respect to what the actual theme was, which went for flashy romance and ended up being a meme goldmine, this one leans into subtle emotion. The trailer shows muted tones, small-town realism, and a kind of quiet sadness that actually works. Think Daisy Jones & The Six but less rock, more regret.

Casting That Actually Makes Sense (Finally!)

Let’s be honest — Hoover’s last movie had choices. You know what I am talking about. This time, though, someone clearly learned. Maika Monroe (It Follows, Watcher) brings that haunted, vulnerable energy that fits Kenna perfectly. She’s not too polished, not too movie-perfect — she looks like someone who’s been through stuff.

Opposite her is Tyriq Withers (The Vampire Diaries: The Next Generation, The Carmichael Show), who plays Ledger, a local bar owner with ties to Kenna’s past. The chemistry? Surprisingly believable. It’s grounded, quiet, and not dripping in Wattpad energy. The internet’s already saying what we’re all thinking: at least the casting isn’t a massive fail this time.

What the Trailer Shows

The two-minute trailer opens with Monroe’s voiceover: “I thought I could fix it all by coming back.” We see flashbacks of her with her late boyfriend, her time behind bars, and small-town stares that scream judgment. There’s also that Hoover trademark — a bittersweet hug, a teary smile, and an emotional score building up in the background.

It’s giving heartbreak, it’s giving second chances, and it’s giving “I need tissues and emotional stability.”

The Tone Feels More Real

There’s something refreshingly human about Reminders of Him. It’s not trying to glamorize trauma or make romance look like therapy. The story is about guilt, redemption, and motherhood — handled with a soft touch instead of melodrama.

It feels more grounded, maybe because it’s produced by Fremantle Media with a more indie direction. The cinematography looks intimate, like Blue Valentine met Sweet Home Alabama (but less messy).

Conclusion: Release and Thoughts?

The movie hits theaters on March 13, 2026, and if the trailer’s anything to go by, this might be the adaptation Colleen Hoover fans actually defend online.

So yeah, Reminders of Him might not have huge stars or massive marketing yet, but maybe that’s the point — fewer influencers, more feels. If Hoover’s cinematic redemption arc is happening, it probably starts right here.

And bless them for not giving Maika Monroe a pink trench coat.

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