# Better Than the Movies: Netflix’s Next YA Rom-Com Obsession Is Coming

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Published: 2026-07-30  
Updated: 2026-07-30  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Grab your prom dress and your popcorn — Netflix just greenlit one of BookTok’s favorite love stories, and cameras roll this fall.

Director Julia Hart is bringing Lynn Painter’s bestselling YA novel *Better Than the Movies* to life for Netflix, and fans of the enemies-to-lovers trope are already buzzing.

## Netflix: Key Details

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Director | Julia Hart |
| Writers | Julia Hart, Jordan Horowitz, Heather Flanders |
| Filming Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Filming Dates | Sept 3 – Oct 21, 2026 |
| Cast | Not yet announced |
| Expected Release | Summer/Fall 2027 |

Filming is scheduled to begin in Chicago, Illinois, on September 3, 2026, and is expected to wrap by October 21, 2026, though dates remain subject to change.

## A Familiar Face Behind the Camera

This marks the third Netflix film for Julia Hart, following the long-delayed My Lovely Wife and her upcoming coming-of-age drama Don’t Say Good Luck, arriving August 14, 2026. Hart clearly has a growing footprint in Netflix’s rom-com and drama slate.

![Netflix](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/netdfdfdfdfdfdfdf-1024x576.webp)

## What’s the Story About?

At its heart, this is a classic [romantic comedy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_comedy_film) setup with a teenage twist. The plot follows Liz Buxbaum, a hopeless romantic pining for her former neighbor-turned-crush Michael, who teams up with her annoying next-door neighbor Wes Bennet to get noticed — only to realize her feelings for Wes are more complicated than she expected.

## No Cast Yet — But Don’t Worry

As of now, there are no confirmed cast members, though casting news is expected soon. Given the novel’s massive YA fanbase, expect this announcement to make major waves online.

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## FAQs

### **Q1: When does filming start for Better Than the Movies?**

Filming begins in Chicago on September 3, 2026, and runs through late October.

### **Q2: When will Better Than the Movies release on Netflix?**

 No official date yet — expect a Summer or Fall 2027 release window.