💔 Regretting You (2025) Movie Review & Box Office Breakdown — Did This Colleen Hoover Story Deserve Its Reward?

⭐ IMDb: 6.2/10

🍅 Rotten Tomatoes: 29%

🎞️ A Heartbreak Reimagined — From Page to Screen

Adapted from Colleen Hoover’s 2019 bestseller, Regretting You (2025) dives deep into the tangled web of love, betrayal, and forgiveness. Directed by Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars) and penned by Susan McMartin, this emotional rollercoaster stars Allison Williams, McKenna Grace, Dave Franco, and Mason Thames — a cast that breathes life into the storm Hoover first wrote.

Premiering at Berlin’s Zoo Palast on October 12, 2025, and released by Paramount Pictures on October 24, the film stirred a mix of emotions — and opinions. Despite its dreamy cast and heart-wrenching premise, Regretting You earned unfavorable reviews but still managed to collect $32 million worldwide, just above its $30M budget.

💔 Plot Summary: When Love Turns Into Regret

The story unfolds across two timelines —In the late 2000s, teenage lovers Morgan (Allison Williams) and Chris (Scott Eastwood), along with Morgan’s sister Jenny (Willa Fitzgerald) and her boyfriend Jonah (Dave Franco), share an unbreakable bond… until secrets begin to rot the foundation.

Fast-forward seventeen years, and their daughter Clara (Mckenna Grace) is preparing for college. When a tragic car accident exposes Chris and Jenny’s secret affair, both die — leaving Morgan and Jonah reeling from betrayal and grief. As they pick up the pieces, mother and daughter must learn that love and loss are sometimes two sides of the same coin. 💔

🎭 Cast Spotlight

✨ Allison Williams as Morgan Grant

🌸 Mckenna Grace as Clara Grant

🎬 Dave Franco as Jonah Sullivan

💫 Mason Thames as Miller Adams

🔥 Scott Eastwood as Chris Grant

🌙 Willa Fitzgerald as Jenny Davidson

👴 Clancy Brown as Hank "Gramps" Adams

💰 Box Office & Budget

🎟️ Budget: $30 million

🌍 Worldwide Gross: $30.5 million🇺🇸

Domestic (US & Canada): $20.6 million

🌐 International: $9.9 million

💥 Opening Weekend: $13.7 million

While Regretting You didn’t skyrocket at the box office, it still touched audiences drawn to Colleen Hoover’s emotionally raw storytelling.

📺 Where to Watch Regretting You (2025)

Couldn’t catch it in theaters? Don’t worry, heartbreak travels fast. 💌

After its U.S. release in October 2025, Regretting You is expected to hit Paramount+ in early 2026, followed by possible availability on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV for rent or purchase.

Keep an eye out — because this is one emotional storm worth weathering. 🌧️

🔍 FAQs

Q1. Is Regretting You based on a true story?

No, it’s based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling 2019 novel, though its themes of love, loss, and forgiveness feel painfully real.

Q2. Where can I stream Regretting You?

Expected to stream on Paramount+ in 2026, with digital rentals available on Prime Video and Apple TV shortly after.

Q3. Is Regretting You worth watching?

If you love emotionally charged family dramas and Colleen Hoover’s storytelling, yes — even with mixed reviews, it’s worth experiencing for its performances and themes.

💬 Final Take: A Bittersweet Symphony

Though critics weren’t kind, Regretting You still manages to echo what Colleen Hoover does best — the ache of imperfect love, the sting of betrayal, and the quiet power of forgiveness.

If you’re a fan of emotional dramas like The Fault in Our Stars or One Day (2024), this one deserves a spot on your watchlist — tissues required. 🥺