In case you’re not already a fan of bestselling romance novelist Emily Henry, contemplate altering that — and quick — as many (learn: practically all) of the prolific creator’s books are quickly slated to get massive display variations. First out of the gate? “Folks We Meet on Trip,” which can hit Netflix early subsequent yr.
Per the movie’s official synopsis, it follows “the free-spirited Poppy and routine-loving Alex, who’ve been unlikely finest pals for a decade, dwelling in several cities however spending each summer time trip collectively. The cautious stability of their friendship is put to the take a look at after they start to query what has been apparent to everybody else — might they really be the proper romantic match?” Within the movie, free-wheeling Poppy is performed by “Girl Jane” breakout Emily Bader, with “Plainclothes” star Tom Blyth becoming a member of her because the uptight Alex.
Brett Haley directs this one, with a script by Yulin Kuang and Amos Vernon & Nunzio Randazzo. Kuang can also be on board to write down and direct an adaptation of Henry’s “Seashore Learn.” Henry’s mix of swoony love and spicy romance with compelling characters has rocketed her to the highest of the bestseller lists, and followers are wanting to see how that may translate to movie success. Different Henry joints additionally sure for the display? “Humorous Story,” “E-book Lovers,” and “Joyful Place.” See! Prolific!
Henry’s guide was first revealed in 2021, and if debuted at #1 on the New York Instances bestseller checklist and spent multiple yr on the checklist. It’s offered greater than 2 million copies within the U.S. up to now. The guide additionally gained the Goodreads Alternative Award for Romance and was listed as among the best books of 2021 by Kirkus Critiques.
The movie additionally stars Sarah Catherine Hook, Lucien Laviscount, Miles Heizer, Jameela Jamil, Tommy Do, Lukas Gage, Alice Lee, Molly Shannon, and Alan Ruck.
Take a look at the teaser for “Folks We Meet on Trip” under. The movie begins streaming on Netflix January 9, 2026.