Viral BookTok Adaptation 'People We Meet on Vacation' to be Released on Netflix on This Date

Netflix’s adaptation of Emily Henry’s beloved romance novel, People We Meet on Vacation, is scheduled to debut on January 9, 2026.

Directed by Brett Haley, this heartfelt rom-com stars Emily Bader as the impulsive travel writer Poppy Wright and Tom Blyth as her steadfast best friend Alex Nilsen, bringing the book’s beloved opposites-attract dynamic to life.

The film chronicles the deeply emotional and humor-filled journey of two lifelong friends who have spent a decade taking annual vacations together—until a fallout leads to a two-year silence. As their final getaway approaches, both must confront the possibility that the perfect romance was hiding in plain sight all along.

The supporting cast features familiar faces, including Sarah Catherine Hook, Jameela Jamil, Lucien Laviscount, Lukas Gage, Miles Heizer, Alice Lee, Molly Shannon, and Alan Ruck, filling the film with richly drawn personalities that round out Poppy and Alex’s world.

Emily Henry, who has closely overseen the adaptation process, praised the casting of Bader and Blyth, saying their chemistry captured the essence of her characters and would resonate with her readers and new audiences alike.

With its blend of romantic tension, witty dialogue, and nostalgia-inducing vacation backdrops, People We Meet on Vacation promises to deliver a feel-good viewing experience—and it all lands on Netflix early next year

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