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 gradually begin to question their relationship.
This adaptation brings together a strong ensemble. Emily Bader stars as Poppy Wright, and Tom Blyth as 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.
Check out the teaser trailer for People We Meet on Vacation below:
What The People We Meet On Vacation Trailer Reveals About The Movie
The People We Meet on Vacation adaptation is seemingly staying close to its source material. Readers will notice Alex’s more reserved and composed nature in Blyth’s performance, a direct contrast to Bader’s take on Poppy’s free-spirited personality. This is shown in the teaser, with Alex wanting to follow their trip itinerary against Poppy’s willingness to “wing it.”
This first trailer also suggests that the film has the same blend of lighthearted adventure and intimacy that defines Emily Henry’s novel. The chemistry between Bader and Blyth appears to have all the key elements to make People We Meet On Vacation one of the best rom-coms 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 based on this teaser, People We Meet on Vacation‘s adaptation is gearing 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 Teaser Trailer
This teaser is a smart first step. This is a highly anticipated adaptation, and giving fans small glimpses at one of their favorite book romances is more than enough to keep them engaged without revealing too much about the movie.
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.
