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Whether you’re in the mood for high-octane laughs, nostalgic reboots, or festive holiday cheer, there is a massive release in the pipeline with your name on it. This upcoming roster features everything from surprise sequels to beloved franchises (including the return of Adam Sandler’s Grown Ups crew and Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? cast) to action-packed buddy comedies starring the likes of Kevin Hart, Henry Cavill, and Jason Momoa. We’re also getting a healthy dose of romance, with massive stars like Natalie Portman, Cameron Diaz, and Millie Bobby Brown all headlining brand-new rom-coms.
Please note that this preview focuses strictly on Netflix Original movies. If you’re looking for series you can check out our comprehensive preview of the Netflix Comedy Series Slate for 2026 & 2027. Otherwise, grab your popcorn and scroll down to discover every major comedy and rom-com movie coming soon to Netflix!
13 Going on 30
- Genre: Romantic Comedy / Fantasy
- Director: Brett Haley (All the Bright Places, Hearts Beat Loud)
- Writers: Hannah Marks, with revisions by Flora Greeson
- Cast: Emily Bader, Logan Lerman, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica Alba, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Tim Meadows, Nasim Pedrad, Taylor Ortega, Dan Bucatinsky, and original stars Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer!
- Current Status: Post-Production
- Expected Release: Late 2026 / Early 2027
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Ready for some serious nostalgia? Netflix is officially rebooting the beloved 2004 romantic comedy 13 Going on 30. While exact plot details for this modern reimagining are currently being kept tightly under wraps, the fact that original stars Jennifer Garner (who is also attached as an Executive Producer) and Judy Greer are among the massive ensemble cast has us incredibly excited.
The project comes from RK Films and Revolution Studios, with a reported budget in the 30-50M range. Filming took place over the summer in Los Angeles and officially wrapped up on August 10th, 2026. With the movie currently in post-production, a 2027 release window seems like a safe bet.
A Christmas Kind of Love
- Genre: Holiday / Romantic Comedy / Musical
- Director: Bethany Ashton Wolf (Forever My Girl)
- Writer: Bethany Ashton Wolf
- Cast: JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Mark Wystrach, and Madison Wolfe
- Current Status: Post-Production
- Expected Release Window: Holiday 2026
Sweet Magnolias star JoAnna Garcia Swisher is staying in the South but trading in her margarita glasses for a microphone in this heartwarming holiday rom-com. A Christmas Kind of Love follows a widowed baker living a quiet life in rural Louisiana. However, when her daughter (Madison Wolfe) stumbles upon a box of hidden tapes, she uncovers her mother’s secret past as a rising country music star. With her secret out, the baker must find the courage to reclaim her voice, embrace a potential new romance, and save her town’s beloved annual Christmas show.
Written and directed by Bethany Ashton Wolf, who is no stranger to country music romance after directing Forever My Girl, the film also stars real-life country musician Mark Wystrach (frontman of the band Midland). Filming took place on location in Slidell and New Orleans, Louisiana, wrapping up in mid-April 2026.
A Matter of Time
- Genre: Romantic Comedy / Fantasy / Supernatural
- Director: Harry Bradbeer (Enola Holmes, Fleabag)
- Writers: Simon Beaufoy, Peter Byrne, Madeleine George, and Justin Haythe
- Cast: Ben Stiller, Nicholas Galitzine, and Bella Maclean
- Current Status: Priority Development
- Expected Release Window: 2027 or Beyond
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Current rom-com it-boy Nicholas Galitzine (Red, White & Royal Blue, The Idea of You) and comedy legend Ben Stiller are teaming up for this high-concept supernatural comedy. A Matter of Time follows an unlikely angel who is sent from heaven to convince a reclusive man to give up his life for the greater good. While the man actually agrees to the sacrifice, his impending death unexpectedly triggers a brand new lease on life—and a budding romance that threatens to change the entire course of history.
Co-produced by Netflix and Columbia Pictures, the project has some serious pedigree behind the camera. It’s being directed by Harry Bradbeer (who won an Emmy for Fleabag and directed Netflix’s Enola Holmes movies) and features a script worked on by a team of heavy-hitting writers, including Oscar-winner Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire). The movie is in production presumably for a 2027 or 2028 release.
Bad Day
- Genre: Action-Comedy / Family
- Director: Jake Szymanski (Jury Duty, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates)
- Writer: Laura Solon
- Cast: Cameron Diaz, Rhenzy Feliz, Jessica Belkin, Sam Richardson, Ben Schwartz, K Callan, Ayden Mayeri, Mark Duplass, and Rob Corddry
- Expected Release Window: TBD
Following her highly publicized return to acting in Netflix’s Back in Action, Cameron Diaz is sticking with the streamer for this brand-new action-comedy! Bad Day promises to be a wild, fast-paced ride, following a single mom who will stop at nothing to keep one little promise to her daughter on what quickly devolves into the absolute worst day of her life.
With director Jake Szymanski at the helm—the comedy mastermind behind hits like Jury Duty and Tour de Pharmacy—and a script by Laura Solon (Office Christmas Party), you can expect plenty of laughs amidst the chaos. The comedy ensemble to support Diaz, includes fan-favorites like Sam Richardson, Ben Schwartz, Mark Duplass, and Rob Corddry, alongside rising stars Rhenzy Feliz and Jessica Belkin. Filming took place across New York and New Jersey in the fall of 2025 and officially wrapped up just before the holidays. Now fully completed and awaiting release, we expect Bad Day to crash onto Netflix before the end of 2026.
Best of the Best (FKA: For the Culture)
- Genre: College Comedy / Dance
- Director: Lena Khan (Never Have I Ever, Flora & Ulysses)
- Writers: Prashanth Venkataramanujam & Hasan Minhaj
- Cast: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Priyanka Kedia, Hasan Minhaj, Becky Alex, Janina Gavankar, Chaneil Kular, Shreya Navile, and Ankur Rathee
- Current Status: Awaiting Release
- Official Release Date: September 18, 2026
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Netflix royalty Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever) is returning to the streamer in this high-energy college comedy. Best of the Best follows childhood best friends Maya (Ramakrishnan) and Anjali (Priyanka Kedia), who join their university’s competitive Bollywood dance team. However, they quickly discover that the road to winning the national championship is far more raucous, grueling, and cutthroat than they ever imagined.
Originally set up at Amazon MGM before moving over to Netflix in early 2025, the film is co-written, produced by, and stars comedian Hasan Minhaj alongside writer/producer Prashanth Venkataramanujam. Behind the camera is director Lena Khan, who already has a great working relationship with Ramakrishnan from directing episodes of Never Have I Ever. Filmed late last summer in New Jersey, this one is completely finished and ready to go.
Better Than the Movies
- Genre: Teen Romantic Comedy / Coming-of-Age
- Director: Julia Hart (Stargirl, I’m Your Woman)
- Writers: Julia Hart & Jordan Horowitz, with a previous draft by Heather Flanders (Based on the novel by Lynn Painter)
- Cast: Beatrice Kitsos and David Iacono
- Current Status: Pre-Production
- Expected Release Window: Late 2027
Fans of Lynn Painter’s wildly popular YA novel have a lot to be excited about! Netflix is bringing the beloved BookTok sensation Better Than the Movies to the screen. The story follows high school senior Liz Buxbaum (played by Beatrice Kitsos), a hopeless romantic whose life is entirely shaped by her obsession with classic rom-coms. To get the attention of her untouchable crush, she reluctantly enlists the help of her deeply annoying (but cute) next-door neighbor, Wes Bennett (David Iacono).
The adaptation is being steered by the incredibly talented husband-and-wife filmmaking duo Julia Hart and Jordan Horowitz, who co-wrote the script, with Hart directing and Horowitz producing under the Original Headquarters banner. With the film currently in the final stages of pre-production, cameras are set to roll in Chicago very shortly, kicking off on August 27, 2026, and shooting through late October. Because filming is taking place this fall, we can likely expect this swoon-worthy teen comedy to land on Netflix in the second half of 2027.
Eloise
- Genre: Family Comedy
- Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Gilmore Girls)
- Writers: Amy Sherman-Palladino, Erin Joslyn, Hannah Marks, and Linda Woolverton (Based on the book series by Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight)
- Cast: Mae Schenk, Ryan Reynolds, Sally Hawkins, David Haig, Victor Garber, Max Casella, and Isaac Bae
- Current Status: Post-Production
- Expected Release Window: Late 2026 / Early 2027
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If there is anyone perfectly suited to capture the fast-talking, delightfully chaotic energy of the Plaza Hotel’s most infamous resident, it’s Amy Sherman-Palladino! The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel creator is stepping into the director’s chair (replacing previously attached director Augustine Frizzell) for this big-budget adaptation of Kay Thompson’s classic children’s book series about a mischievous young girl wreaking havoc across New York City.
Newcomer Mae Schenk steps into the titular role of Eloise, backed by an incredible supporting cast that includes Ryan Reynolds (who is also producing under his Maximum Effort banner alongside MRC and HandMade Films), Sally Hawkins, and Victor Garber. The script boasts some serious pedigree, with contributions from Sherman-Palladino, Hannah Marks, and legendary Disney scribe Linda Woolverton (Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King). Filming took place over a massive shoot spanning from late November 2025 through early April 2026, split between London and New York City. With the film currently deep in post-production, expect this family-friendly blockbuster to arrive on Netflix by late 2026 or early 2027.
Grown Ups 3
- Genre: Ensemble Comedy / Sequel
- Director: Kyle Newacheck (Murder Mystery, Workaholics)
- Writers: Tim Herlihy & Adam Sandler
- Cast: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Maria Bello, Salma Hayek, and Maya Rudolph
- Current Status: In Production
- Expected Release Window: Summer / Fall 2027
Picture Credit: Netflix
The ultimate comedy squad is getting back together! Happy Madison Productions is officially reviving the Grown Ups franchise for a third installment, this time bringing the gang exclusively to Netflix. The highly anticipated threequel will reunite Adam Sandler (Lenny), Kevin James (Eric), Chris Rock (Kurt), David Spade (Marcus), and yes, even Rob Schneider (Rob), who missed out on the second film! The powerhouse trio of Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, and Maya Rudolph are also returning.
With their kids finally all grown up and out of the house, the empty-nester crew is completely free to go on the “ultimate adventure.” While exact plot specifics are being kept quiet, we know that production is currently underway across New Jersey and Italy, heavily suggesting the gang is going on a massive European vacation. Directed by Happy Madison regular Kyle Newacheck (Murder Mystery), filming just kicked off earlier this month on August 3, 2026, and is scheduled to wrap up in mid-October. Given the timeline, this has all the makings of a massive Summer 2027 blockbuster for the streamer.
Good Sex
- Genre: Romantic Comedy / Dramedy
- Director: Lena Dunham (Catherine Called Birdy, Girls)
- Writer: Lena Dunham
- Cast: Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, Role Model, Rashida Jones, Meg Ryan, Tramell Tillman, and Serene Jackson
- Current Status: Awaiting Release
- Expected Release Window: Late 2026
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Netflix broke the bank for this highly anticipated R-rated romantic comedy, shelling out a massive $55 million for the rights at the European Film Market back in March 2025. Written and directed by Lena Dunham, Good Sex follows Ally (Natalie Portman, who also produces under her MountainA banner), a successful couples’ therapist who, after ending a decade-long relationship, is dragged kicking and screaming back into the chaotic New York dating scene just as she turns 40.
Ally soon finds herself in a full-blown identity crisis when she gets torn between two wildly different men: a steamy fling with a 20-something Brooklyn hipster (likely played by pop star Role Model) and a promising, conventional relationship with Alan, a successful 50-something Manhattanite (presumably Mark Ruffalo). With a phenomenal supporting cast that includes Rashida Jones, Tramell Tillman, and actual rom-com royalty Meg Ryan, this is easily one of the most exciting adult-skewing comedies on Netflix’s upcoming roster. Filming took place across New York and New Jersey in the summer of 2025, so with the movie completely finished and awaiting release, expect to see this one hit the platform very soon!
Guarding Stars
- Genre: Romantic Comedy / Holiday
- Director: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum (Purple Hearts)
- Writers: Erin Cardillo & Richard Keith (Based on the novel The Bodyguard by Katherine Center)
- Cast: Leighton Meester, Jared Padalecki, Andie MacDowell, Walker Hayes, Noah LaLonde, Toby Sandeman, and CM Punk
- Current Status: Post-Production
- Expected Release: Holiday 2026
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a metric tonne of new holiday rom-coms. The lineup is getting an exciting, action-packed addition with Guarding Stars. Based on Katherine Center’s bestselling novel The Bodyguard, the film follows Hannah Brooks (Leighton Meester), a no-nonsense bodyguard who is assigned to protect Jack Stapleton (Jared Padalecki), a charming action star, over the holidays. Naturally, sparks fly, secrets unravel, and the festive season gets wonderfully complicated.
Produced by Little Engine and Living in the Asterisk (with Jared and Genevieve Padalecki serving as producers), the movie features an incredibly fun and eclectic supporting cast, including rom-com royalty Andie MacDowell, country singer Walker Hayes, and wrestling superstar CM Punk. Filming took place in Calgary, Alberta, wrapping up in March 2026 after a brief winter hiatus. Given the holiday setting and its current post-production status, you can safely expect this one to hit your screens just in time for Christmas 2026.
In a Holidaze
- Genre: Romantic Comedy / Holiday / Sci-Fi
- Director: Tiffany Paulsen (Holidate)
- Writer: Tiffany Paulsen (Based on the bestselling novel by Christina Lauren)
- Cast: Maddie Ziegler, Rob Lowe, Graham Phillips, Elias Kacavas, Andrea Anders, Gil Bellows, Patton Oswalt, Jackie Sandler, Luke Roessler, and Meredith Salenger
- Current Status: Post-Production
- Expected Release Window: Holiday 2026
Think Groundhog Day meets a cozy Christmas rom-com! Based on the hit novel by writing duo Christina Lauren (Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings), In a Holidaze follows Maelyn Jones (played by Maddie Ziegler). Maelyn is living with her parents, stuck in a dead-end job, and has just made a romantic error of epic proportions. During a Christmas trip to her family’s favorite snowy Utah cabin, she begs the universe to help her find happiness—and suddenly finds herself trapped in a holiday time-loop she can’t escape.
This project marks an exciting milestone, as it’s the first film produced under a new first-look deal between Netflix and Alloy Entertainment. Rob Lowe is not only starring in the film but is also on board as an Executive Producer. Filming took place earlier this year in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, wrapping up in March 2026. Given the snowy setting and time-loop premise, this is primed to be a massive hit for Netflix’s Holiday 2026 schedule.
Just Picture It
- Genre: Romantic Comedy / College Comedy
- Director: Lee Toland Krieger (The Age of Adaline, Shadow and Bone)
- Writer: Jesse Lasky
- Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Gabriel LaBelle, and Anthony Keyvan
- Current Status: Awaiting Release
- Expected Release Window: 2027 (Confirmed)
Millie Bobby Brown is continuing her immensely successful partnership with Netflix in this highly anticipated romantic comedy! Just Picture It follows two carefree college students who get the shock of a lifetime when their phones mysteriously glitch. Suddenly, their camera rolls are flooded with photos from ten years in the future, depicting them as a happily married couple with children. The only problem? In the present day, they haven’t even met yet.
Brown leads the cast alongside rising star Gabriel LaBelle (The Fabelmans, SNL 1975) and Anthony Keyvan (XO, Kitty). In addition to starring, Brown is also producing the film under her PCMA Productions banner alongside Robert Brown and Jake Bongiovi, teaming up with Roth Kirschenbaum Films (The Gray Man). Directed by Lee Toland Krieger—who has a great history with Netflix from his work on Shadow and Bone and You—the movie was shot in and around Atlanta, Georgia, in the fall of 2025. The film is completely finished and in the can, with Netflix officially confirming it for their 2027 slate.
One Attempt Remaining
- Genre: Romantic Comedy / Adventure
- Director: Kay Cannon (Blockers, Cinderella)
- Writers: Joe Boothe, Alexa Alemanni, and Kay Cannon
- Cast: Jennifer Garner, John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Aimee Carrero, Yara Shahidi, Nyambi Nyambi, Larry Wilmore, Gilles Marini, Abdul Seidu, Alan Barinholtz, and Carol Mansell
- Current Status: Post-Production
- Expected Release Window: Late 2026 / Early 2027
Jennifer Garner is having an incredibly busy year at Netflix! Alongside the 13 Going on 30 reboot, she is starring in and producing this high-concept, tropical rom-com. One Attempt Remaining follows a bitterly divorced ex-couple (Garner and John Cena) who suddenly discover that the cryptocurrency they won during a wild night on a cruise years ago is now worth millions. The catch? They’ve forgotten the password. With only three days left before the account permanently expires, the exes must retrace their steps from that fateful night—not just to secure their massive fortune, but also to rediscover why they fell in love in the first place.
This project is backed by Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps Entertainment and Linden Entertainment, with Pitch Perfect scribe and Blockers director Kay Cannon pulling triple duty as writer, director, and executive producer. The supporting cast is stacked with comedy heavyweights, including Kate McKinnon and Larry Wilmore, as well as Yara Shahidi. Filming took place in Los Angeles and the Dominican Republic from late February to early May 2026. Now deep in post-production, we expect this sun-soaked crypto-caper to drop sometime in late 2026 or early 2027.
Positano
- Genre: Romantic Comedy / Heist Comedy
- Director: Daniel Roher (Navalny)
- Writers: Brian Gatewood & Alessandro Tanaka (Sharper)
- Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Zoe Saldaña, Toni Collette, Karren Karagulian, Salvatore Esposito, Michele Savoia, and Lorenzo De Moor
- Current Status: Post-Production
- Expected Release Window: Mid 2027
If you love a glamorous, globe-trotting caper with a side of romance, Positano should be at the very top of your watchlist. The film follows a charming jewel thief who abandons the “good life” to help a mysterious woman. Together, they plot a high-stakes heist that promises a payout worth far more than just money.
The movie boasts an A-list leading duo, with Matthew McConaughey and Zoe Saldaña officially confirmed to star after entering talks late last year, alongside the always-brilliant Toni Collette. Behind the scenes, the project is being produced by Working Title—the legendary production company behind some of the greatest British rom-coms of all time (Notting Hill, Love Actually). Production took full advantage of its namesake, with filming taking place across Rome, Lombardy, and Positano, Italy, before wrapping up just last month in July 2026. Given the sun-drenched Italian setting, we’re betting Netflix will save this one for a massive Summer 2027 release.
Protecting Jared
- Genre: Action-Comedy / Buddy Picture
- Director: Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland, Venom, Uncharted)
- Writers: Rob Klein & John Solomon
- Cast: Jason Momoa, Andy Samberg, Aimee Carrero, and Jai Courtney
- Current Status: Post-Production
- Expected Release Window: 2027
Get ready for the ultimate odd-couple pairing! Protecting Jared follows William Ikaika (Jason Momoa), an underachieving Hawaiian security guard who takes a job defending an obnoxious, widely despised tech billionaire named Jared Bachman (Andy Samberg). When a dangerous kidnapping plot erupts, the two polar opposites are forced to survive and fight their way through the Hawaiian wilderness together.
The project—which sparked a massive bidding war when it was first pitched—pairs action heavyweight Momoa (who also produces under his On the Roam banner) with comedy veteran Samberg (producing via Party Over Here). The script comes from longtime SNL and MacGruber writers Rob Klein and John Solomon, with action-comedy specialist Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland) directing. Filming took place on location in Oahu, Hawaii, and Los Angeles, officially wrapping up in April 2026. With the movie currently in post-production, we expect this high-octane comedy to hit Netflix in 2027.
The Fifth Wheel (AKA: The 5th Wheel)
- Genre: Ensemble Comedy / Relationship Comedy
- Director: Eva Longoria (Flamin’ Hot)
- Writers: Janine Brito & Paula Pell
- Cast: Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song, Fortune Feimster, Jack Whitehall, Casey Wilson, and Scott MacArthur
- Current Status: Post-Production
- Expected Release Window: Late 2026 / Early 2027
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Prepare for a Vegas getaway. The Fifth Wheel boasts an incredible ensemble cast of comedy heavyweights, anchored by none other than Kim Kardashian, who is also on board as a producer. The film follows a group of high school besties attempting to reconnect during a weekend trip to Las Vegas. However, when a “hot outsider” crashes the festivities, the women are forced to confront their messy lives, bad decisions, and unraveling friendships.
Eva Longoria directs and produces (under her Hyphenate Media Group banner alongside Cris Abrego), teaming up with Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum’s comedy powerhouse, Gloria Sanchez Productions. The script comes from comedy veterans Paula Pell (who also produces) and Janine Brito. Bolstered by a $14.8 million California tax credit and a budget in the $30M range, filming took place across Los Angeles and Las Vegas, officially wrapping up in March 2026.
Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again
- Genre: Romantic Comedy / Sequel
- Director: Tyler Perry
- Writer: Tyler Perry
- Cast: Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Jill Scott, Richard T. Jones, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Lamman Rucker, Sharon Leal, Da’Vinchi, Laya DeLeon Hayes, Jaden Michael, Armani Greer, Everett Osborne, Charles Lamont Smith, Derrick A. King, and Sydney Winbush
- Official Release Date: September 9, 2026
Picture Credit: Netflix
More than a decade after we last saw them, Tyler Perry is officially getting the band back together for a highly anticipated third installment in the Why Did I Get Married? franchise! Produced under his Tyler Perry Studios banner, the new film reunites the iconic original cast as they come together to celebrate the wedding of Marcus (Michael Jai White) and Angela’s (Tasha Smith) daughter.
However, after being apart for quite some time, the couples quickly learn that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Seeing that their grown-up children are now acting exactly like them, the group is forced to reflect on the examples they’ve set and confront their own ongoing relationship drama. Filmed in late 2025 across Tyler Perry’s home base in Atlanta as well as on location in Lombardy, Italy (suggesting a gorgeous destination wedding!), this legacy sequel is fully finished and ready to drop. Get the wine ready, because this one hits Netflix in just a few weeks on September 9, 2026!
Untitled Spy Action-Comedy (FKA: Untitled Adam Nee / Aaron Nee Project)
- Genre: Action-Comedy / Spy
- Director: McG (The Family Plan, The Babysitter, Charlie’s Angels)
- Writers: Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin & Wendy Molyneux, Adam Nee & Aaron Nee, and Jonathan Tropper (Based on a short story by Sean Lewis)
- Cast: Kevin Hart, Henry Cavill, Jason Isaacs, Justine Lupe, and Aja Naomi King
- Current Status: Pre-Production
- Expected Release Window: Late 2027
If the idea of Kevin Hart and Henry Cavill playing rival super-spies navigating the terrors of impending fatherhood doesn’t instantly sell you, nothing will! Based on a short story by Sean Lewis, this high-concept action-comedy follows two deadly, competing spies who accidentally cross paths in a Lamaze class where their wives become fast friends. With their secret double lives suddenly colliding, the two men are forced to reluctantly become confidantes and partners on the chaotic road to parenthood.
While filmmakers Adam and Aaron Nee (The Lost City) were originally attached to this project (and still share writing credits alongside Bob’s Burgers veterans the Molyneux sisters and The Adam Project scribe Jonathan Tropper), action-comedy veteran McG is now in the director’s chair. The producing team is an absolute powerhouse, combining Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat, Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort, and Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps Entertainment.
Currently in pre-production, cameras are set to start rolling very soon—kicking off on August 31, 2026, and shooting through late November across New Jersey and France. Given the heavy action elements and late 2026 wrap date, we expect this major blockbuster to land on Netflix toward the end of 2027.
Women Like Us (FKA: Women of a Certain Vintage)
- Genre: Ensemble Comedy / Dramedy
- Director: Tasha Smith (Survival of the Thickest, BMF)
- Writers: Ali Kinney, with additional writing by Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip)
- Cast: Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox
- Current Status: Pre-Production
- Expected Release Window: Mid to Late 2027
If you are looking for a hilarious and heartfelt ensemble comedy led by absolute legends, Women Like Us matches that description. The film follows a recently widowed woman who, on what would have been her 30th wedding anniversary, is dragged to the Hamptons by her sister and lifelong best friends. What is supposed to be a relaxing getaway quickly becomes a profound and funny weekend of reckoning with grief, marriage, the enduring power of sisterhood, and the realization that dreams don’t have an expiration date.
The cast is stacked, teaming up Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Vivica A. Fox. The star power extends behind the camera as well: the film is being produced by MACRO and Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, with Michelle Obama herself serving as an Executive Producer alongside Charles D. King. Directed by Tasha Smith and featuring additional writing by Girls Trip scribe Tracy Oliver, the movie is currently in pre-production. Cameras are scheduled to start rolling next month on September 22, 2026, shooting through the fall in New York and New Jersey. Given the production timeline, a Summer or Fall 2027 release seems incredibly likely.
Elsewhere…
- Netflix is already the home for Sesame Street, but a movie adaptation is on the way too.
- In January 2026, as part of Netflix’s deal with Emily Henry, will be bringing Funny Story to life.
- The Last Fix – Michael Angelo Covino is tapped to direct and produce this political comedy about a Boston political fixer discovering he’s only got six months left to live.
- Picked up in August 2025, Kevin Hart and John Cena were tapped to star in The Leading Man, an action-comedy based on the graphic novels about a self-absorbed movie star discovering that his co-star is an agent.
- Sticking with Kevin Hart, he was also tapped at one point to feature in a comedy film called The Middle School Job that’s based on a short story by Sean Lewis and in 2018 tapped to star in a project called Black Stallions with Don Cheadle and Lil Rel Howery although those are expected to have been quietly shelved.
- Similarly expected to be shelved is a Dave Bautista project called Unleashed, unveiled in 2022.
- MIA, since its initial announcement back in November 2022, is an adaptation of the novel by Kotaro Isaka titled Seesaw Monster, which had Anne Hathaway and Salma Hayek attached.
- Likewise, no updates on Yes Day 2 or We Can Be Heroes 2, nor Twelfth Night, Mrs. Claus, Luck Key, Court Date, Christmas Escape, Court Date, Overacting, AVERAGE HEIGHT, AVERAGE BUILD, Ball and Chain, The Netherfield Girls, and frankly, so many more we’d be here all day…
What are you most looking forward to from Netflix’s upcoming comedy slate? Let us know in the comments.