Get ready to fall in love all over again. Emily Henry’s bestselling novel “People We Meet on Vacation” is headed to Netflix on January 9, 2026, and the buzz is already building. With its heartwarming story, charming leads, and summer-soaked settings, this romantic comedy is shaping up to be the perfect winter escape.
“People We Meet on Vacation” Premise
The film follows Poppy and Alex—best friends who take annual summer trips together despite living in different cities. Over the years, their friendship begins to blur into something more, forcing them to confront their true feelings. It’s a funny, tender story about love, timing, and the people who shape us.
Emily Bader plays the free-spirited Poppy, opposite Tom Blyth’s more reserved Alex. They’re joined by Sarah Catherine Hook, Jameela Jamil, Lucien Laviscount, and Lukas Gage in a supporting cast full of talent and charisma.
Directed by Brett Haley (“Hearts Beat Loud”), the movie is a collaboration between Netflix and Sony Pictures, with Henry herself involved to help bring the book to life. “I couldn’t feel more confident,” she shared about the casting. “People are going to fall in love with Poppy and Alex.”
Fans are already talking, especially after the announcement video featuring Bader and Blyth dropped. Though a full trailer hasn’t been released yet, expectations are high for stunning visuals, witty banter, and plenty of heart.
Published in 2021, “People We Meet on Vacation” became a #1 New York Times bestseller and sold over 2 million copies. The film will bring its themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery to a whole new audience.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the story, this is one vacation worth taking.
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