Verity Release Date: 2 October 2026 (Released)

Based on Colleen Hoover's novel, Verity is a psychological thriller about a struggling writer hired to finish the book series of a bestselling author, played by Anne Hathaway. Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett co-star.

Release date and status

The makers have confirmed 2 October 2026 as the release date. Release markets: United States and Canada (Amazon MGM Studios); international by Sony Pictures Releasing International. Language: English.

Release strategy

First scheduled for 15 May 2026, Verity was moved to 2 October 2026. Amazon MGM Studios releases it in the US and Canada, and Sony Pictures Releasing International handles the rest of the world on the same date. It is also set to screen in the Gala section of the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival in late October 2026.

OTT release

No India theatrical or streaming date had been announced as of 25 September 2026.

Cast and crew

• Director: Michael Showalter
• Music: Volker Bertelmann
• Cast: Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, Josh Hartnett, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Brady Wagner

Production history

Verity adapts Colleen Hoover's 2018 novel. Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund and Eat the Cat developed it for what was then Amazon Studios, with screenplay drafts by April Maguire and Will Honley (before November 2020), Hilary Seitz (May 2024) and Angela LaManna, before Antosca finished the script himself. In November 2024, Michael Showalter signed on to direct, with Anne Hathaway as novelist Verity Crawford; Josh Hartnett and Dakota Johnson joined the next month. Principal photography began in February 2025 on location in New York City.

Certification and runtime

The runtime is 117 minutes.