The first trailer for Netflix’s People We Meet On Vacation has been released. Directed by Brett Haley, People We Meet On Vacation adapts Emily Henry’s 2021 New York Times bestseller. The story follows Poppy and Alex, best friends for a decade, who, despite living in different cities, spend every summer together and slowly begin to question their relationship.

This adaptation brings together a strong ensemble. Emily Bader stars as Poppy Wright, and Tom Blyth plays Alex Nilsen, with Sarah Catherine Hook, Lucien Laviscount, Miles Heizer, Jameela Jamil, Tommy Do, Lukas Gage, Alice Lee, Molly Shannon, and Alan Ruck completing the cast. People We Meet on Vacation premieres on Netflix on January 9, 2026.

The first teaser trailer released by Netflix begins with a playful look at Poppy, who’s in the baggage claim section of an airport, singing “Hang With Me” by Robyn, before seeing Alex. The teaser then features different snippets from Poppy and Alex’s vacations over the years, hinting at their friends-to-lovers arc slowly building over time.

What The People We Meet On Vacation Trailer Reveals About The Movie

The People We Meet on Vacation teaser shows that the adaptation is staying close to its source material. Book readers will notice Alex’s more reserved and composed nature in Blyth’s performance, a direct contrast to Bader’s take on Poppy’s signature free-spirited personality. This is shown in the trailer, with Alex wanting to follow their trip itinerary against Poppy’s willingness to “wing it.”

This first trailer suggests that the film has the same blend of lighthearted adventure and intimacy that defined Emily Henry’s novel. The chemistry between Bader and Blyth seems to have all the key elements to make People We Meet On Vacation one of the most anticipated romcoms of 2026.

In the book, Alex and Poppy share a drunken kiss in Croatia, which causes them to stop talking for two years. They later try to reconnect on a trip to Palm Springs for Alex’s brother’s wedding, which will serve as the backdrop for the film’s climax.

Five of Emily Henry’s romance novels are being adapted into movies and TV shows.

Social media users have been overly excited about this film since it was greenlit, and from this teaser, it seems that People We Meet On Vacation‘s adaptation is setting up to be a huge entry in Netflix’s 2026 catalog. If this film proves successful, it will set the bar high for future adaptations of Emily Henry’s novels.

Our Take On The People We Meet On Vacation Trailer

Emily Bader and Tom Blyth walking in People We Meet on Vacation

This teaser is a smart first step. This is a highly anticipated adaptation, and giving fans small glimpses at one of their favourite book romances is more than enough to keep them engaged without revealing too much about the film.

If People We Meet On Vacation lives up to the charm of this first teaser, the adaptation is on track to be a standout addition to Netflix’s romance catalog, which includes fan-favorite films like Set It Up, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, and Someone Great.