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Ali Hazelwood has announced a sequel to her bestseller 'The Love Hypothesis,' titled 'The Two-Body Problem,' set for release in February 2027. Simultaneously, MRC is developing a film adaptation of the new book for Amazon MGM Studios, following the recent Prime Video release of the original story.
Amazon Prime Video’s film adaptation of Ali Hazelwood’s 2021 novel 'The Love Hypothesis' has been released, but critics argue it fails to capture the explicit sexual content and intellectual intimacy of the source material. Starring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman, the movie is described as a conventional romantic comedy that dilutes the 'STEM kink' and emotional depth that defined the book, resulting in a single, underwhelming sex scene compared to the novel’s detailed depictions.
The Chicago Cubs are launching a nine-inning-themed rom-com series called 'Nine Innings to Love' on TikTok starting Sept. 4. The 17 short-form, social-first episodes are created by Cubs Productions with production services from Coyote Sun Productions and directed by Adam Sobel. The story follows Ava and David’s bleacher meet-cute at Wrigley Field as Ava helps him hunt for a summer fling, blending baseball with romance across nine innings for Gen Z and millennial audiences.
Kate Hudson is developing and set to produce a sequel to the 2003 rom-com How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, with Matthew McConaughey possibly reprising his role; the project is in very early days with Stacey Sher as producer, and the original film, which grossed around $180 million, helped fuel a nostalgia-driven wave of sequels in Hollywood.
Paramount is developing a sequel to the 2003 rom-com How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, with Kate Hudson producing alongside Stacey Sher and aiming for Hudson and Matthew McConaughey to star; details like a writer and logline haven’t been set, and the project is in very early development.
Matthew McConaughey says his role opposite Jennifer Lopez in The Wedding Planner helped him avoid a late-night U.S.–Mexico border stop, as officers let him go after recognizing him and the film and taking photos.
The Ringer’s review of One Night Only notes that a world where single people can only have sex on one annual night raises big questions about governance and surveillance. While the film hits funny, satirical notes and strong rom-com performances, it largely avoids explaining how the dystopian system operates or its broader social impact, leaving viewers amused but unsure what the premise ultimately means.
Will Gluck says One Night Only isn’t about The Purge, despite online chatter calling it a “sex Purge.” He emphasizes the rom‑com uses a dystopian premise to explore two New Yorkers navigating a single night when premarital sex is legal, aiming to show both sides and focus on the characters rather than taking a stance.
Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro star in One Night Only, a Purge-like rom-com about a yearly ban on premarital sex for singles; critics are split, with some calling the premise grim or even putrid, though others praise the leads. The film holds 52% on Rotten Tomatoes from 65 reviews as US release on August 7 and UK release on August 28 approaches.
Vulture critic Alison Willmore argues that One Night Only starts with a sharp dystopian premise about a society enforcing chastity, but the film never commits to satirical bite and devolves into a bland rom‑com. It teases brands, surveillance tropes, and a critique of romance cinema, yet stumbles in execution, with Callum Turner as Owen and Monica Barbaro as Allie unable to elevate the material. The piece suggests a Verhoeven‑style subversion could have saved it, making this a missed opportunity rather than a bold social satire.
Universal’s One Night Only is a breezy near-future NYC rom‑com where premarital sex is limited to a single 12-hour night each year; Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro spark charming chemistry through a string of comic misadventures that mix playful satire with a hopeful message about love outlasting policy.
Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein, promoting the Netflix rom‑com Office Romance, have been linked romantically, but Lopez publicly denied the rumors on Today, saying “We’re not dating” with Goldstein agreeing, turning the chatter into a light‑hearted promo moment for the film.
Jennifer Lopez stars as a demanding airline CEO who falls for her bumbling workaholic attorney (Brett Goldstein) in the Netflix rom‑com Office Romance, directed by Ol Parker. Co-written by Goldstein and Joe Kelly, the film also features Betty Gilpin, Amy Sedaris, Jodie Whittaker, Mary Wiseman, Tony Hale, Bradley Whitford, and Edward James Olmos, and debuts June 5.
A positive review of Solo Mio—the PG-rated, faith-friendly rom-com from Angel Studios—praises its old-fashioned charm, believable middle-aged romance, and beautiful Rome/Tuscany setting, while noting its flaws and arguing it represents a welcome counterpoint to raunchier modern rom-coms and a sign of the genre’s potential reset.
Netflix has renewed the rom-com series 'Nobody Wants This' for a third season shortly after releasing its second season, which stars Kristen Bell as Joanne, a podcast host exploring her relationship with a rabbi, Noah, played by Adam Brody. The show, created by Erin Foster, has been praised for its humor and engaging storyline, with production led by notable showrunners and a talented cast.