Fans Are Going Crazy After People We Meet On Vacation Released A Trailer: 'Rom-Coms Are Officially Making a Comeback'

Excitement is off the charts for Emily Henrys beloved romance novel as Netflix releases the first trailer for its film adaptation, People We Meet On Vacation. The upcoming 2026 movie stars Emily Bader and Tom Blyth, who bring the characters Poppy and Alex to life in a way fans are already raving about.

The trailer gives viewers a glimpse into the years of vacations that shape the relationship between these two best friends. Over two and a half minutes, audiences witness the chemistry, humor, and heartfelt moments that define their story.

Emily Bader portrays Poppy with her signature lively and charming energy, perfectly matching Tom Blyths portrayal of the quiet yet charismatic Alex. Together, they capture the essence of the novel, including the playful quirks fans love.

Social media is buzzing with reactions from fans, who are thrilled to see the characters brought to the screen. Posts highlight everything from the casts chemistry to the nostalgic rom-com vibes, showing that this adaptation has struck a chord with the audience:

• POPPYALEX COMING HOME @harrietsdamian
• THEM BEING TAKEN STRAIGHT OUT OF THE BOOK OMGGGG MY POPPYALEX @shawnsguster
• OH MY GOD THIS IS EVEN MORE PERFECT THAN I COULD'VE EVER IMAGINED @evetessmacher
• THAT'S MY POPPY AND ALEX @theobsessedbear
• EMILY HENRY CINEMATIC UNIVERSE IS ACTIVATING OMG @RIXMETAX

Fans are also expressing their excitement in a more composed manner, praising the film for reviving the rom-com energy theyve been missing:

• Poppyalex single handedly bringing back the insane buzz and yearning of a romcom! @brinahale
• You guys, the lack of real classic romcoms is over like were so back weve never been this back WE SURVIVED THE GREAT WAR!!! @wishful1l
• I will be unavailable on January 9th bc I will be watching PWMOV on repeat for 24hrs straight @shekeland

With the films release date approaching, fans are preparing for a rom-com experience that promises to capture the magic of the novel. Until January 9th, readers can revisit Emily Henrys bestselling book and join in the excitement building around this highly anticipated Netflix adaptation.

Author: Jackson Miller