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Rom-coms make a grand comeback
As we dive into the most anticipated romantic comedies of 2025, get ready to laugh, cry, and swoon. Whether you prefer classic rom-com standard tropes like unexpected love triangles, office romances, or second chances at love, this year’s selection offers something fresh.
These films will transport audiences to lavish romantic gestures, humorous misunderstandings, and unexpected connections, ranging from eagerly awaited sequels to captivating new tales.
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You’re Cordially Invited
You’re Cordially Invited (released on January 30 on Prime Video) brings a perfect dose of wedding drama and romance when two wedding parties discover that their destination weddings are double-booked at a remote resort.
Amidst the hilarity and mishaps, unexpected romance begins to blossom, making this wedding-themed comedy a must-watch for fans of heartwarming chaos.
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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, which debuted on Peacock & Theaters on February 13, shows a new phase of Bridget’s life. With a good career, a loving family, and a new boyfriend who is 20 years younger than her, Bridget is overjoyed.
But managing a relationship with a significant age difference presents special challenges, forcing Bridget to face her own anxieties as well as social judgment. As always, the adored figure balances humor, love, and self-acceptance in this eagerly awaited sequel.
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La Dolce Villa
In order to stop his daughter from squandering her life savings to buy a dilapidated house, Eric (Scott Foley) goes to La Dolce’s house in Italy (which was made available on Netflix on February 13, 2025).
However, Italy’s charm has other plans, and soon Eric finds himself captivated by the breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and surprising romantic connection of the nation.
While supporting his daughter in whatever she accomplishes, Eric rediscovers the joy of taking chances in life and in love.
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The Wedding Banquet
The Wedding Banquet, Ang Lee’s beloved 1993 classic, was remade by Andrew Ahn and released in theaters on April 18. The film centers on a young man who agrees to stage a fake wedding in order to please his parents, but things quickly spiral out of control. It looks at issues of family and love.
Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, and Han Gi-Chan feature in this updated version of the classic, which is sure to tackle universal themes of love and belonging while adding fresh humor and emotional nuance.
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A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow
Passionate Miami native Lila Reyes (Maia Reficco) takes a summer job at her aunt’s inn in Winchester, England, leaving behind her hectic existence. There, she suddenly falls in love with Kit Connor, a lovely British tea shop assistant.
The charming and endearing tale of love, family, and the wonder of discovering unanticipated connections in unfamiliar places is told in A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow (scheduled for release in 2026).
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Too Much
The focus of the Netflix series Too Much, which premiered on July 10, 2025, is Jessica (Meg Stalter), a New Yorker who works nonstop and is distraught when a committed relationship ends. She unwittingly falls in love with Felix (Will Sharpe) after taking a job offer in London.
This cross-continental affair forces Jessica to navigate a new relationship while still dealing with her past grief.
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Eternity
Starring Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, and Callum Turner, Eternity (releasing on November 14, 2025) offers a fascinating examination of fate and love.
The movie promises to explore the idea of selecting a partner forever, questioning accepted ideas of love and commitment, even though the plot is still unclear. This A24 movie is probably going to be a fascinating trip into the core of relationships and love for fans of sentimental, profoundly philosophical romances.
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Picture This
In Picture This (released March 6, 2025), a spiritual guru predicts that Pia will discover her true love within the following five dates. Pia’s suspicious but inquisitive family decides to take matters into their own hands and sets her up on a string of increasingly tumultuous blind dates.
This is followed by a humorous yet heartbreaking voyage of self-discovery, love, and the realization that love may sometimes show up in unexpected places. Picture This promises charm, humor, and a reminder that true love often shows up when you least expect it.
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Materialists
In the movie Materialists (released on June 13, 2025), Dakota Johnson plays a high-end matchmaker who is caught between two men: her ex-boyfriend (Chris Evans), who is a former love she has never really let go of, and a wealthy businessman (Pedro Pascal), who promises a life of luxury and stability.
She must choose between passion, security, or something else entirely as she deals with the complexities of her profession and emotions.
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The Life List
According to her mother’s will, Alex Rose is sent on a life-altering mission to fulfill her childhood bucket list in The Life List (released on March 28, 2025, on Netflix). Alex finds a new sense of self, rekindles old passions, and unearths family secrets along the road.
This story serves as a poignant reminder that life is full of surprises and that love frequently appears when you least expect it. As she works through the list, she discovers unexpected love and adventure.
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People We Meet on Vacation
The movie People We Meet on Vacation (releasing on January 9, 2026) centers on best friends Poppy and Alex, who live in different cities but have gone on vacation every summer.
Their yearly excursions have turned into a custom, but they have to deal with the difficulties of transitioning from friendship to anything more as long-held emotions come back.
This movie, which is based on Emily Henry’s best-selling book, examines the fine line that separates friendship and love and considers if maintaining a strong friendship while falling in love is feasible.
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That’s Her
In That’s Her (release date pending), a corporate playboy (Kountry Wayne) finds himself torn between two very different women: a free-spirited office temp (Coco Jones) and an ambitious, powerful executive (Emmy Raver-Lampman).
He struggles with the difficult question of whether achieving professional success is worth losing genuine happiness as he moves up the job ladder, caught between love and ambition.
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My Oxford Year
The narrative of Anna (Sofia Carson), a driven American student who comes to Oxford to pursue her lifelong dream of studying abroad, is told in My Oxford Year (released on August 1, 2025).
However, her meticulously planned future starts to fall apart when she falls in love with a charming local (Corey Mylchreest). Anna is forced to choose between her life’s ultimate goal of becoming a teacher and the unexpected love she has discovered.
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You, Always
Ethan has always been Jen’s best friend and never her romantic interest in You, Always. However, Ethan discovers he might have been in love with Jen all along when a new man enters her life.
Ethan is torn between the dynamics of their strong friendship and his affections, and he must choose whether to take the risk of confessing his love. This touching romantic comedy is about time, love, and having the guts to confront your feelings.
Mile End Kicks
After relocating to Montreal in 2011, music critic Grace became entangled in the city’s thriving indie rock scene. Her summer becomes a complicated medley of music, love, and self-discovery as she starts dating two members of the same struggling band.
Fans of indie music and emotional tales should not miss Mile End Kicks (releasing in September 2025), which captures the wild and thrilling spirit of youth, romance, and following passions.
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Last Updated: August 9, 2025
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