Netflix unveils a sneak peek at its upcoming romantic comedy film featuring a star from "The Hunger Games" - promising an atmosphere brimming with joy and positivity.
In January 2026, Netflix will be releasing a new sun-drenched romantic comedy titled "People We Meet on Vacation". Based on Emily Henry's best-selling novel of the same name, this film promises to be a rare and timeless romance.
The movie follows the development of the connection between Alex and Poppy over nearly ten years of friendship, summer trips, and life milestones. Tom Blyth and Emily Bader play the lovers in the movie, with Sarah Catherine Hook, Jameela Jamil, Lucien Laviscount, and Lukas Gage rounding out the cast.
The story begins with Alex and Poppy, two best friends who reunite for one last vacation after a two-year freeze in their dynamic. As they revisit years of summers and silences, their bond slowly reveals itself as something far deeper than friendship.
Directed by Brett Haley, "People We Meet on Vacation" is not just a typical love story, but a journey that makes viewers feel like they've gone on vacation with Poppy and Alex. The film moves from the lively streets of New Orleans to a sun-drenched destination wedding in Barcelona.
Haley, the director, described the film as the "James Bond of rom-coms" in terms of locations. A short teaser for the movie was released in July, featuring the voices of Tom Blyth and Emily Bader as Poppy and Alex in the date announcement video.
Emily Henry, the author of the book, expressed hope that fans of the book will appreciate the care put into bringing Poppy and Alex to life on screen, and that new audiences will fall for them just as deeply. At its core, Henry's book is a simple slice-of-life story about two people being able to love themselves and therefore love each other.
"People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry, released in 2021, reached No. 1 on The New York Times bestseller list and has sold over 2 million copies in the U.S., making it her best-selling novel to date. A full trailer for the movie has not been released yet, but is expected to be released closer to the end of the year.
Fans of romantic comedies and Emily Henry's work are eagerly awaiting the release of "People We Meet on Vacation" on Netflix on January 9, 2026. This will be the first time one of Henry's books has been adapted for the big screen, making it an exciting moment for both the author and her fans.
