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People We Meet on Vacation’ Tops Netflix Charts Days After Release

Brett Haley’s take on Emily Henry’s bestseller wins viewers with a nostalgic rom-com tone.

Overview

  • Released in January 2026 on Netflix, the film quickly became the platform’s most-watched title and now leads the Top 10.
  • Today’s ranking in Mexico lists the movie at No. 1, underscoring its swift rise in viewership.
  • Emily Bader and Tom Blyth headline as friends whose annual trips are revisited through present-day scenes and travel flashbacks.
  • Brett Haley directs from a screenplay by Yulin Kuang, Amos Vernon and Nunzio Randazzo, with author Emily Henry serving as executive producer.
  • Coverage notes stylistic echoes of When Harry Met Sally, emphasizing character chemistry and a tender, nostalgic mood.