Netflix reveals the release date of People We Meet on Vacation

Netflix has announced that the romantic comedy "People We Meet On Vacation" will be available to the public at the beginning of the new year, officially debuting on January 9, 2026. The film stars Tom Blythe and Emily Bader in the lead roles.

Emily Henry's novel is being turned into a movie.

The film is based on the novel by the famous American author Emily Henry, which was published in 2021 and topped the New York Times bestseller list. The novel achieved tremendous success, selling more than two million copies in the United States, making it one of the author's most important and widely read works.

The writer's statements about the film's heroes

Before casting, Emily Henry stated that she was apprehensive about bringing her novel's characters to life on screen, but she was filled with confidence after witnessing the intense chemistry between Blythe and Bader. She said, "I watched their chemistry four times in 12 hours, and each time I loved them more."

People We Meet on Vacation movie story

The film revolves around the unconventional friendship between free-spirited Bobbie (Emily Bader) and the routine-bound Alex (Tom Blythe). Despite their different personalities and living in different cities, they have spent the summer together for ten years. As time passes, their strong friendship begins to face a difficult test as they question whether their connection has transcended the boundaries of friendship to become true love.

People We Meet on Vacation Cast

The film stars a number of stars alongside Blythe and Bader, including:

Sarah Catherine Hook Beautiful beautiful Lucien Laviscount Lucas Gage Miles Heizer Tommy Doe Isn't it mine? Alan Ruck Molly Shannon Written by: Emily Henry Directed by: Brett Haley Production: Sony Pictures