Collen Hoover fans can finally mark their calendars. Regretting You officially hits theaters in the United States on October 24, 2025, with an earlier release in Germany on October 23, 2025. The film has already started to create buzz, especially among book lovers and romance-drama fans.
The Plot of Regretting You
The movie follows Morgan Grant, a woman who gave up her dreams to raise her teenage daughter Clara. Their fragile bond is shaken after a tragic accident claims the lives of Morgan’s husband Chris and her sister Jenny. As grief and shocking secrets unravel, mother and daughter find themselves at odds. They struggle with betrayal, trust, and of moving forward.
Regretting You is a story about family, loss, and reconciliation. It explores how a mother and daughter, though different in perspective, must learn to navigate pain and find their way back to each other. Alongside the grief, there is also romance, friendship, and the tough decisions that come with healing.
From Book to Screen: A Colleen Hoover Adaptation
Regretting You is based on Colleen Hoover’s 2019 bestselling novel of the same name. Known for emotionally charged storytelling, Hoover has built a loyal fan base. This adaptation is set to introduce her work to an even wider audience. Directed by Josh Boone and written by Susan McMartin, it stars Allison Williams as Morgan, McKenna Grace as Clara, and Dave Franco as Jonah.
The adaptation aims to stay faithful to the novel’s themes of love, grief, and second chances. While also highlighting the complex relationship between a mother and daughter.
Beyond Regretting You, Colleen Hoover’s stories are gaining more attention in Hollywood. Her bestselling novel It Ends With Us was released as a film in 2024, while its sequel It Starts With Us is already in development. Another fan favorite, Verity, has also been optioned for adaptation. This proves that Hoover’s emotional and gripping storytelling is quickly becoming a staple on screen.
Regretting You is shaping up to be one of the most talked about book to screen adaptations of the year. Whether you’ve read Colleen Hoover’s novel or you’re just discovering her work, this movie promises a mix of raw emotion, family drama, and heartfelt storytelling.
