Anne Hathaway’s Verity has stormed North American box offices, opening at #1 on Friday with a robust $15.1 million — including $4.5 million from Thursday previews. The R-rated thriller, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, outperformed Tom Cruise’s Digger, which earned just $8 million over its opening weekend despite receiving better critical reception. According to Box Office Mojo’s preliminary figures, Verity’s opening day gross ranks as the second-highest among all Colleen Hoover adaptations, trailing only It Ends With Us’s record-breaking $24.2 million debut. Industry trackers estimate the film will earn between $35 million and $40 million in its North American run, positioning it as the top-performing adaptation of Hoover’s work in 2026 and Anne Hathaway’s third-biggest opening of the year. The film follows Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer hired to ghostwrite for reclusive author Verity Crawford, who uncovers a disturbing manuscript that blurs the line between fiction and reality, and possibly her own life. While early reviews were less enthusiastic than those for Digger, audience turnout suggests strong word-of-mouth potential. The film was released on September 25. Its performance raises questions about how audiences respond to star power versus critical acclaim, especially in a market where Hollywood’s dominance is being challenged. If momentum holds, Verity could challenge It Ends With Us for the title of highest-grossing Colleen Hoover adaptation ever. For now, it’s clear: on thriller releases, Anne Hathaway still draws crowds. Even if the critics aren’t all on board.