Summer Movie in Winter? Netflix’s 'People We Meet on Vacation' Teaser Sparks Confusion Among Fans
Can a summer love story work in January’s chill?
Fans of Emily Henry can finally mark their calendars — Netflix just announced that its long-awaited adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation will officially premiere on January 9, 2026. The first teaser is out, serving up sweeping landscapes, sun-soaked promise, and the playful voices of leads Emily Bader (as Poppy Wright) and Tom Blyth (as Alex Nilsen).
Based on Henry’s 2021 bestseller, the story follows Poppy and Alex, two close friends who once spent a week together every summer until a falling out sent them on different paths. Now they’re trying to mend what broke — and maybe find something even deeper.
With director Brett Haley (Hearts Beat Loud) at the helm and a cast that includes Sarah Catherine Hook, Jameela Jamil, Lukas Gage, Lucien Laviscount, Molly Shannon, and Alan Ruck, Netflix is clearly betting on big feelings and bigger chemistry.
On vacation, you can be anyone you want.
— Netflix (@netflix) July 1, 2025
People We Meet on Vacation, starring Emily Bader and Tom Blyth, premieres January 9. pic.twitter.com/gJCZtXNJGJ
But the real fun is watching fans react online. Some are ecstatic:
Others? Slightly salty about the timing.
And then there’s the cheeky crowd questioning Netflix’s taste for repetition:
Still, most seem thrilled Netflix finally answered their wishes:
