The release date for People We Meet on Vacation has officially been announced by Netflix.
Based on the bestselling novel by Emily Henry, the movie adaptation is set to hit screens next year. Read on to find out more. Fans have recently been left thrilled, as major news dropped this week on social media.
The official account for Netflix revealed first-look images for this hotly anticipated film.
The photos showcase the incredible cast ensemble, including the main stars: Emily Bader and Tom Blyth, who play Poppy and Alex, respectively.
The cast also features Lukas Gage, Jameela Jamil, Alan Ruck, and Molly Shannon.
Here’s your complete guide to People We Meet on Vacation – from the star-studded cast and storyline to its upcoming Netflix debut.
What’s the plot for People We Meet on Vacation?
The story is about Poppy and Alex – polar opposites who somehow became inseparable best friends. Poppy is adventurous and restless, always chasing the next travel destination, while Alex is quiet and content with a book and a familiar routine.
Though they live in different cities, they’ve kept a tradition alive for ten years: one week every summer, they reunite for a vacation.
But one trip changed everything… and now they have to figure out if their friendship can survive it.
People We Meet on Vacation Full Cast List
The film stars Emily Bader and Tom Blyth as the beloved leads, bringing Poppy and Alex to life with undeniable chemistry.
The supporting cast includes a strong lineup: Lukas Gage, Jameela Jamil, Alan Ruck, and Molly Shannon.
Tom Blyth is known for playing a range of roles throughout his career.
He had his first lead role in the 2018 film Scott and Sid and starred as Glen Byam Shaw in Benediction, which was released in 2021.
However, he gained widespread fame for playing Coriolanus Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023).
He also starred in the series Billy the Kid. For a complete list of his films, click here.
Meanwhile, Emily Bader is known for her role in the Amazon Prime series My Lady Jane (2024).
Her films include Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin (2021) and Fresh Kills (2023).
When is the People We Meet on Vacation Release Date?
The film will be released on Netflix on January 9, 2026.
On X, previously known as Twitter, the popular streaming service posted sneak-peek images of the production.
They wrote with the caption,”Meet Poppy and Alex. PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION starring Emily Bader and Tom Blyth is yours on January 9.”
The post has since garnered 1.5 million views.
Someone said, “Marking the calendar, January 9 can’t come fast enough!”
Another person added, “Can’t wait for this vacation.”
A third person joked, “Can’t wait to watch two people fall in love while I’m stuck budgeting for a staycation (crying emoji).”