Exploring the Highly Anticipated Romantic Comedies of 2024: From 'Musica' to 'Irish Wish'
Discover the exciting lineup of romantic comedies awaiting fans in 2024, featuring 'Musica,' 'Irish Wish,' and 'The Idea of You' among others. Get ready for a year filled with love, laughter, and captivating storylines.
There’s just something about the perfect rom-com that has Us in our feels.
Luckily, movies such as Which Brings Me to You and Upgraded have already proven why 2024 seems to be the year of romance.
Which Brings Me to You centers around two strangers, Lucy Hale and Nat Wolff, who bond at a friend's wedding by sharing stories of their most embarrassing sexual experiences, lost loves, and past heartaches.
Lucy Hale, known for her roles in romantic comedies like A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song, A Nice Girl Like You, The Hating Game, and Puppy Love, expressed her passion for the genre.
“I feel like I’m living my rom-com era,” she expressed to TVInsider in August 2023. Embracing the challenges as an actor, she enjoys making each story uniquely her own.
Exploring an unexpected bond, Upgraded follows the journey of Ana (Camila Mendes) and Will (Archie Renaux) who meet on a flight to London. Prior to the release on Prime Video in February, Mendes shared with We Magazine how she and Renaux brought the love story to fruition.
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"I believe it all comes down to chemistry. This is why we were so fond of those romantic comedies in the 1990s. There was a period when individuals would actually engage in chemistry reading, and I believe that still occurs," she shared with Us. "However, it has been quite a while since I last participated in one."
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Breaking Down Us' Most Anticipated Romantic Comedies of 2024: From 'Musica' to 'Irish Wish'
There's just something about the perfect rom-com that has Us in our feels.
Luckily, films like Which Brings Me to You and Upgraded have already demonstrated why 2024 is shaping up to be the year of romance.
Based on the novel of the same title, Which Brings Me to You follows the story of two strangers, portrayed by Lucy Hale and Nat Wolff, who bond over sharing their most embarrassing sexual experiences, lost first loves, and past heartaches at a mutual friend's wedding.
Hale, known for her roles in romantic comedies such as A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song, A Nice Girl Like You, The Hating Game, and Puppy Love, shared her passion for the genre.
In an interview with TVInsider in August 2023, she expressed, "I truly believe that I am in my rom-com phase. I enjoy being a part of these films and always embrace the challenge as an actress to personalize the story and make it my own."
Before the film was released on Prime Video in February, Mendes exclusively told Us how she and Renaux brought the love story to life. "I think it's all about chemistry. That's why we loved those rom-coms in the '90s. There was a time when people actually [did] chemistry reading, and I think that still happens," she told Us. "[But] I haven't been in one in a long time." Meanwhile, Upgraded explores an unexpected connection between a couple Ana (Camila Mendes) and Will (Archie Renaux), who meet on a flight to London.
Keep scrolling for the most highly anticipated rom-coms of 2024:
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'Which Brings Me to You'
Which Brings Me to You is a film adaptation of the novel by Julianna Baggott and Steve Almond. The story revolves around Jane and Will, two romantically disillusioned individuals who come close to hooking up at a wedding but end up spending the next day sharing their past heartbreaks. (in theaters January 19 and available to rent)
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'Lisa Frankenstein'
Lisa, a teenage goth girl portrayed by Kathryn Newton, is the main character in the movie, drawing inspiration from Mary Shelley's 1818 novel. She resurrects a charming corpse from the Victorian era by utilizing a malfunctioning tanning machine and gathering various body parts. Lisa ultimately constructs her ideal man, played by Cole Sprouse, in theaters on February 9.
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'Upgraded'
Ana, an art intern, is unexpectedly invited on a work trip to London by her boss, Marisa Tomei. During the flight, she crosses paths with a charming stranger named Will, leading to a romantic journey across continents. (Available for streaming on February 9)
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'Irish Wish'
Netflix's latest romantic comedy features Lindsay Lohan as Maddie Kelly, a woman whose life takes a surprising turn when she accidentally wishes to switch lives with her best friend's fiancé, played by Alexander Vlahos. As her wish comes true, Maddie begins to doubt if he is truly her soulmate. (available for streaming on March 15)
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'Musica'
The upcoming love story, premiering on Prime Video, follows the journey of a man named Rudy Mancuso with synesthesia, as he finds himself falling for a woman portrayed by Mendes. The story unfolds against the backdrop of family expectations and the vibrant Brazilian culture in New Jersey. (available for streaming on April 4)
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'How To Date Billy Walsh'
The Prime Video original series revolves around childhood friends Amelia (Charithra Chandran) and Archie (Sebastian Croft). As Archie musters the courage to confess his feelings for Amelia, she unexpectedly falls for the charming new transfer student Billy Walsh (Tanner Buchanan). (Available for streaming on April 5)
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'The Idea of You'
The film is an adaptation of Robinne Lee's novel, depicting the romantic relationship between a divorced mother played by Anne Hathaway and the lead singer of a famous boy band portrayed by Nicholas Galitzine. (scheduled for release on May 2)
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'Mother of the Bride'
Lana (Brooke Shields) is faced with a challenging situation in Netflix's Mother of the Bride when her daughter, Emma (Miranda Cosgrove), returns from London with news of her upcoming wedding. To Lana's surprise, she discovers that the groom's father is someone from her past who once shattered her heart. The film is set to start streaming on May 9.
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'A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow'
A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, adapted from Laura Taylor Namey's novel, centers around Lila (played by Maia Reficco) who decides to trade her life in Florida for a summer adventure in London. It is in this bustling city that she encounters Kit Connor's character and embarks on a journey filled with love and self-discovery. (TBA)
