People We Meet On Vacation is an upcoming Netflix romantic comedy film set to premiere on January 9, 2026. The movie stars Emily Bader as the free-spirited Poppy and Tom Blyth as the routine-loving Alex, two unlikely best friends who, despite living in different cities, spend every summer vacation together for a decade. Their relationship is tested as they begin to wonder if they might be the ideal couple in love, disrupting the delicate equilibrium that they have enjoyed all these years.
The movie is directed by Brett Haley and has a screenplay adapted by Yulin Kuang, Amos Vernon, and Nunzio Randazzo, from the bestselling 2021 novel of the same name by Emily Henry. It also features Sarah Catherine Hook, Lucien Laviscount, Miles Heizer, Jameela Jamil, Tommy Do, Lukas Gage, Alice Lee, Molly Shannon, and Alan Ruck. The narrative weaves sentimental romantic moments with funny antics, recording the changing dynamics of Poppy and Alex's relationship as backdrop against their summer escapades.
Emily Henry's book, on which the film is based, has been well-received for its innovative spin on the slow-burning romance genre, focusing on friendship, travel, and self-improvement. Haley, with his tender and warm directing style, brings the characters to life with colorful performances and a feeling of being on vacation. The movie seeks not only to present a love tale but to take spectators on the journey of discovering life, relationships, and what it is like to discover "the one" in unique forms.
With warm initial responses to the teaser and high expectations from fans of the novel and rom-com audience equally, People We Meet On Vacation is set to be a delightful and introspective addition to Netflix's lineup. The film combines laughter and tears with stunning backdrops, and it is ideal for audiences seeking a feel-good yet meaningful romance.
People We Meet On Vacation, originally produced by Modicum Films, will soon come exclusively to Netflix on January 9, 2026, giving global audiences a captivating tale of romance, friendship, and the magic of shared experiences.
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