Parijat Ghosh 
Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation has already been the go-to comfort read for hopeless romantics everywhere. And now Netflix is swooping in to turn the book into a movie. Because clearly, they know we’ve been starving for a good rom-com. The adaptation is set to premiere on January 9, 2026, which means we’re officially counting down the months until we can watch two friends painfully, awkwardly, and adorably realize they’re in love. Let’s get into it.
Meet Poppy and Alex (Your New Obsession)
The setup is as follows: Poppy is the rambunctious extrovert who aspires to make each day an adventure. Alex is the exact opposite of her; he is well-dressed, sensible, and most likely double-checks his packing list.
They have been vacationing together for years, making summers full of road trips, mishaps, and a great deal of “will-they-won’t-they” conflict. Naturally, the falling out follows. When their reunion trip comes around, we’re left with the quintessential romantic comedy question. Can two best friends remain “just friends,” or is love essentially yelling at them from every picture frame?
Postcards, Chaos, and Wanderlust
Netflix has already dropped some first-look photos, and honestly? They’re gorgeous. We’re talking the jazz-soaked streets of New Orleans, a dreamy wedding in Barcelona, and sunsets that scream Pinterest board goals.
This isn’t just a rom-com; it’s basically a free travel book with a side of witty banter. The whole film feels like a love letter to vacations we wish we could afford. It is one of those plots wrapped in the kind of romance that makes you text your bestie…
“Okay, but are we secretly in love?”
Productions On Good Hands
Brett Haley, the director of Hearts Beat Loud and All Together Now, is in charge of this mayhem. In other words, he is skilled at making us laugh, cry, and then laugh again in the same scene. A story like this needs Haley’s direction. The warm, endearing, and poignant without ever becoming corny. He is the only one who can bring together Emily Henry’s distinctive blend of heart and humour.
The Leads You Can’t Stop Talking About
First things first—Netflix has cast Emily Bader as Poppy Wright and Tom Blyth as Alex Nilsen. Bader, known for her role in My Lady Jane, brings Poppy’s bold, quirkiest energy to life. Blyth, fresh off The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, plays the calm, reserved Alex with that irresistible “love-through-thrift-store-sweater” vibe.
According to Emily Henry (yes, the author), their chemistry hit her like the perfect rom-com plot twist—she watched their chemistry read “four times in 12 hours and loved it more every single time.”
Conclusion: The Countdown Begins
Fans are already dusting off their copies of the book and creating mood boards on TikTok in anticipation of the January premiere. Fans of Emily Henry are preparing for a lot of emotions, social media is ablaze, and Netflix subscribers are impatient. This movie has “comfort watch” written all over it, regardless of whether you’re watching it for the humour, the travel inspiration, or simply to see two people finally get their act together. And truthfully? With love, laughter, and the reminder that sometimes the greatest adventures are the ones we share, it seems like the ideal way to begin 2026.
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