Anne Hathaway Thriller Officially Removed From 600 Theaters After Hitting Digital
Theater count keeps shrinking
Verity opened in 3,510 domestic theaters and debuted at No. 1 at the box office. A month after its October 2 release, it was removed from 612 theaters, according to Box Office Mojo.
The decline had been underway before the digital release. In mid-October, the film left 500 locations, and its theater count later fell from 2,442 to 1,830 over the most recent weekend reported.
Digital release and reception
The film became available on digital platforms on October 27, giving viewers a way to watch it at home. Its theatrical run has brought in $172.8 million. Critics gave Verity a 31% Rotten Tomatoes score, while audiences rated it at 72%. The film stars Dakota Johnson as a writer hired to ghostwrite a book series and Hathaway as Verity Crawford, who is badly injured in a car accident.
Cast and what comes next
Josh Hartnett, Ismael Cruz Córdova and Irina Dvorovenko also star. Michael Showalter directed the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel, with Nick Antosca writing the screenplay. Verity is set for Blu-ray and DVD on December 15, while a Prime Video release date has not been announced. Hathaway’s next listed 2027 film is Alone at Dawn, which is scheduled for a limited release on Christmas Day.
Key points
- Verity was removed from 612 theaters after its digital release on October 27.
- The film has grossed $172.8 million since opening in theaters on October 2.
- Critics gave Verity a 31% Rotten Tomatoes score, compared with 72% from audiences.
- Blu-ray and DVD editions are scheduled for December 15; no Prime Video date is set.