Box Office
Dakota Johnson's Verity Becomes Second Biggest Colleen Hoover Movie
The erotic thriller has crossed Regretting You's worldwide haul but mixed word-of-mouth means It Ends With Us still owns the crown by a wide margin.
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Dakota Johnson's films and where to watch them on Videoess →Dakota Mayi Johnson (born October 4, 1989) is an American actress. The daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, Johnson made her film debut at age ten with a minor role in Crazy in Alabama (1999), directed by her then-stepfather Antonio Banderas and starring her mother.
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Breaking Hype
Verity Inches Past Avengers: Endgame Encore in North America
Verity is within $3 million of overtaking Avengers: Endgame Encore at the North American box office.
7 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Verity Crosses $100M in Under Two Weeks
Verity has already cleared its $100 million break-even mark — and it hasn’t even hit its second weekend yet.
6 Oct 20261 min
World
Verity Director Reveals the Two Endings That Never Made the Cut
Verity director Michael Showalter has revealed two scrapped endings for the psychological thriller, including one where Anne Hathaway's character survives and Dakota Johnson's Lowen turns out to be the real villain.
6 Oct 20262 min
World
Verity Opens To $32.6 Million While Its Own Cast Disagrees On The Ending
Verity topped the domestic box office with $32.6 million against a $40 million budget, even as star Anne Hathaway, author Colleen Hoover and director Michael Showalter remain split on whether the film's ending is true.
5 Oct 20262 min
Red Carpet
Hathaway & Johnson Call Out Plastic Wrap Makeup Trend: 'This Is Bullsht'
The Verity co-stars reacted with disbelief to a viral TikTok hack involving liquid makeup pressed from plastic wrap onto the face. Their responses ranged from bafflement to blunt dismissal.
5 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Is MGK Using Dakota to Sting Megan Fox—or Just Dating Her?
Friends on both sides are divided: one side sees a possible game, the other sees genuine connection. The truth? Still unconfirmed.
4 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Dakota Johnson Turns SNL Hosting Into Birthday Bash With Taylor Swift Cameo
The 37-year-old actress hosted Saturday Night Live on October 3, and then attended an after party at L’Avenue at Saks in New York City, which doubled as her birthday bash.
4 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Swift Walked Into SNL With Plaid And A Punchline
Swift stepped into the spotlight not to sing, but to stand beside a friend — and in doing so, reminded everyone that some relationships aren’t built for headlines. They’re built for bottles of wine and late-night calls.
4 Oct 20262 min
World
Taylor Swift Crashes Dakota Johnson's SNL Monologue With Birthday Cake
Dakota Johnson's SNL monologue about dating musicians got an unscripted cameo from Taylor Swift, who joked about Pedialyte hangovers before returning with a birthday cake for Johnson's 37th.
4 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Verity’s Preview Surge Outpaces Digger’s Collapse
Verity’s $4.5M preview haul in North America puts it on track for a $40M opening — and it’s doing so while Digger flops. The real question? Can it keep the heat?
4 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Swift Walks In, Stays For Therapy, Drops Video: The SNL Moment That Broke the Internet
Swift didn’t just appear. She interrupted. And then she released a video starring Johnson and Farrell. That’s not a cameo. That’s a narrative.
4 Oct 20261 min
World
Taylor Swift Crashes Dakota Johnson's SNL Monologue, Denies Being Her Therapist
Taylor Swift surprised the SNL crowd by stepping into Dakota Johnson's opening monologue, denying she's Johnson's therapist before the two traded bits about oversharing, wine and 3 a.m. Pedialyte runs.
4 Oct 20262 min
World
Verity’s Bathroom Breaks Are More Strategic Than Its Plot
Verity’s 117-minute runtime isn’t just a number—it’s a tactical blueprint. The film, starring Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway, and Josh Hartnett, lands in theatres on Friday, October 3, and already, audiences are treating it like a heist: timing bathroom breaks to avoid spoilers, not just convenience.
3 Oct 20261 min
Red Carpet
Verity’s Creep Factor Is Winning
Verity hit screens on October 2, and the first wave of reactions is already painting a picture of a film that’s more mood than momentum.
3 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Verity Cast Payroll Leaked: Hathaway $2.5M, Johnson $2M
The film ends with pregnant Lowen driving off into an uncertain future, wondering if Verity ever existed. So does the audience. But the only thing certain? Someone made a lot of money.
3 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Johnson Hosts SNL on Opening Night of Her New Film
Dakota Johnson hosts SNL tonight, just hours after her new film Verity hits theaters. The episode airs live at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC or Peacock. Turnstile performs their first-ever SNL slot.
3 Oct 20261 min
Bollywood
Verity Hits Indian Theatres October 2 With Dakota Johnson as Lowen
The psychological thriller Verity, adapted from Colleen Hoover's novel and starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, releases in Indian cinemas on October 2. Hoover praises Johnson's casting as 'perfect' and 'destiny'.
2 Oct 20261 min
World
Digger And Verity Open Theatrical-Only, No Safety-Net Endings
Tom Cruise's Digger and the Colleen Hoover adaptation Verity both hit theatres this week with divided reviews, no post-credit scenes and no announced streaming dates, leaving their fate entirely to the box office.
2 Oct 20262 min
Bollywood
Anne Hathaway Stars in Verity as a Dangerous Legend
The film’s R rating isn’t for shock value — it’s for the weight of what’s being said, quietly, without words.
2 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Verity Stars Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway in mind-bending Thriller
Verity hits theatres today — and it’s less a psychological thriller than a masterclass in misdirection. Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway play cat and mouse in a house where nothing is what it seems.
2 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Verity in Theaters Exclusive Release
Amazon MGM Studios has opted for an exclusive theatrical release for Verity, meaning the Anne Hathaway-Dakota Johnson thriller won’t stream anywhere until further notice.
2 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Hathaway’s Red Carpet Directive Goes Viral — And She Apologised For It
Anne Hathaway directed photographers at the Verity premiere, sparking a viral moment. She later apologized, calling it 'the stuff of nightmares.' The film releases in India this Friday.
1 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Verity Poised for $30‑Million North American Opening, Second‑Best Hoover Debut
Verity, starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett, is set to debut with $30‑$35 million, making it the second‑largest opening for a Colleen Hoover adaptation after It Ends with Us.
1 Oct 20262 min
World
Dakota Johnson's Verity Hits Theaters Friday To Split Reviews
Colleen Hoover's bestselling thriller Verity arrives in theaters October 2 starring Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway. Early reviews call it pulpy, predictable and strangely impossible to stop watching.
1 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Anne Hathaway’s ‘Verity’ Boosts Colleen Hoover’s Book Sales
Following the October 2 cinema launch of the film ‘Verity’, starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett, Colleen Hoover’s 2018 novel has surged to the second spot on Amazon’s bestseller list and climbed back up Audible’s rankings, aided by a discounted collector’s edition.
30 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Anne Hathaway steps out with husband after Verity premiere in NYC
Anne Hathaway and husband Adam Shulman were spotted leaving a New York social club after the Verity premiere on September 29. The pregnant star, mother of two, will see the film release on October 2, while co‑stars Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett attended the London opening.
30 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Josh Hartnett Says Intimacy Coordinator Shaped ‘Verity’ Set
Josh Hartnett told ABC News Live Prime that an intimacy coordinator played a key role on the set of ‘Verity’, smoothing out the film’s more sensual moments while he praised co‑stars Hathaway and Johnson for their professionalism.
30 Sept 20262 min
World
Anne Hathaway’s Campy Turn Lights Up ‘Verity’ This October
‘Verity’ arrives with Anne Hathaway playing a manipulative author, Dakota Johnson as a desperate ghostwriter, and Josh Hartnett’s baffling himbo, all set in a gaudy mansion that feels like a character.
30 Sept 20262 min
World
Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway Light Up New York for Verity
Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway attended the New York premiere of Amazon MGM Studios’ thriller Verity on September 29, drawing a crowd of industry insiders at the Lincoln Square theater.
30 Sept 20262 min
World
Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson Stumble Through the Verity Thriller
Verity, starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett, premieres on October 2. Reviewers fault its flashy style, thin script and lack of tension, calling the adaptation a missed opportunity.
30 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
CBFC trims 23 seconds from Verity’s steamy sequence
India’s film certification board has ordered a 23‑second reduction in the love scene of Verity, starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, ahead of its theatrical debut on October 2.
30 Sept 20262 min
World
Verity drops four new clips ahead of October theatrical debut
Four fresh clips and a featurette from the upcoming psychological thriller Verity, starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett, have been released as the film gears up for its October 2 theatrical launch.
30 Sept 20262 min
Red Carpet
Dakota Johnson Opens Up On Taylor Swift And Anne Hathaway At Verity Premiere
At the NYC premiere of Verity, Dakota Johnson talked up Anne Hathaway's humor, called Taylor Swift a true visionary after their VMA video, and confirmed she's hosting SNL again.
30 Sept 20262 min
Red Carpet
Dakota Johnson Says Anne Hathaway Brings Out Her Naughty Side
Dakota Johnson opened up about her friendship with Anne Hathaway at the Verity premiere in New York, describing a bond built on playfulness while wearing custom Calvin Klein on the carpet.
30 Sept 20262 min
World
Taylor Swift's Patient Zero Video Finally Hits YouTube
Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' music video, starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, arrived on YouTube on Tuesday evening, almost 48 hours after debuting at the VMAs and staying locked behind paid streaming tiers.
30 Sept 20262 min
Red Carpet
Anne Hathaway Leads Verity Cast Onto Manhattan Red Carpet
Anne Hathaway headlined Tuesday's New York premiere of Verity in a gothic-glam black Prada gown, sharing the carpet with co-stars Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett, who brought wife Tamsin Egerton along.
30 Sept 20262 min
Red Carpet
Anne Hathaway Debuts Baby Bump At Verity's New York Premiere
Anne Hathaway walked the Verity premiere in New York in a custom Prabal Gurung gown that showed off her third pregnancy, joined by co-stars Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett ahead of the film's October 2 release.
30 Sept 20262 min
Red Carpet
Dakota Johnson Says No Wedding Photos From Swift‑Kelce Celebration
During a BBC Radio 1 interview, Dakota Johnson confirmed that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden will remain unseen, as the pair chose to keep the event entirely private.
29 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Tom Cruise Digger and Dakota Johnson Verity Lead This Week's Hollywood Picks
Tom Cruise returns as an oil magnate in the upcoming film Digger, while Dakota Johnson headlines the twist‑laden Verity. Both arrive this week alongside other high‑profile releases on the big screen and OTT.
29 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
This Week’s Must‑Watch Indian Releases Include Drishyam 3, Verity and Digger
Filmfare’s weekly roundup spotlights Vijay Sethupathi’s 1986‑set ‘Baththa’, Tom Cruise’s new caper ‘Digger’, Dakota Johnson’s thriller ‘Verity’, plus a string of regional dramas and a Netflix investigative series debuting Oct 9.
29 Sept 20263 min
World
Tom Ford Lipstick Spotting in ‘Patient Zero’ Video Confirmed
Fans of the ‘Patient Zero’ music video can now shop the exact lipstick worn by Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson – Tom Ford’s F9 Red, a $64 shade sold at Sephora, Blue Mercury and the brand’s own stores.
29 Sept 20262 min
World
Taylor Swift's Patient Zero Video Hides A Gravestone Date That Doesn't Add Up
Taylor Swift's Patient Zero video, which dropped at the VMAs, ends with a poisoning twist and a gravestone reading 1986-2022, dates that don't match her real birth year, sending fans into full decoding mode.
29 Sept 20262 min
Press Circuit
Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway Share Hot‑Dog Laughs on Verity Set
Dakota Johnson says Anne Hathaway turned the Verity set into a playground, bringing a hot‑dog cart and keeping the mood upbeat despite their characters’ limited screen time.
29 Sept 20262 min
World
Dakota Johnson Stars In Taylor Swift's Patient Zero After Decade Of Friendship
Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell star in Taylor Swift's self-directed Patient Zero video, which premiered at the VMAs on September 27. The casting caps a decade-long, largely private friendship between Swift and Johnson.
29 Sept 20262 min
World
Matt Stafford Pops Up In Taylor Swift's Patient Zero Video
Matt Stafford and wife Kelly make a cameo in Taylor Swift's new Patient Zero video, starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, released the same night his Rams lost to the Broncos.
29 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Dakota Johnson’s VMA Jewelry Hints at Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’
During Sunday’s MTV VMAs, Dakota Johnson presented Taylor Swift’s Artist Director Honor and premiered the “Patient Zero” video, while her choice of Cece Jewellery sparked speculation that the pieces were deliberate clues to the video’s plot.
28 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Taylor Swift Sets VMA Record, Drops ‘Patient Zero’ Video
Taylor Swift became the most awarded solo act at the MTV VMAs, edging out Beyoncé, and unveiled her self‑directed ‘Patient Zero’ video featuring Dakota Johnson, Colin Farrell, Cara Delevingne and Rams QB Matthew Stafford.
28 Sept 20262 min