Overview
- The movie is streaming worldwide on January 9, 2026, hitting Netflix at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT in the U.S. and 8 a.m. GMT in the U.K.
- Emily Bader and Tom Blyth lead as Poppy and Alex under director Brett Haley, who collaborated with author Emily Henry during the adaptation.
- The film runs 1 hour 57 minutes, is rated PG-13, and is a streaming-only release with no theatrical run scheduled.
- Haley retained the novel’s flashback-driven "X summers ago" structure while making changes such as relocating a key trip from Palm Springs to Barcelona and trimming subplots.
- Henry said she felt a "huge sigh of relief" after first viewing, as critics deliver mixed notices on chemistry and character depth despite strong visuals and casting.