# Netflix Greenlights Viral Rom-Com Hit

URL: https://technosports.co.in/netflix-greenlights-viral-rom-com-hit/  
Published: 2026-07-30  
Updated: 2026-07-30  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Get ready! Netflix is adapting the BookTok sensation *Better Than the Movies*. Director Julia Hart kicks off filming in Chicago this September, aiming for a 2027 release.

- **The Plot:** A classic enemies-to-lovers teenage romance.
- **The Vibe:** Pure, high-stakes YA nostalgia.
- **Status:** Casting is underway for this massive project.

Stay tuned—this cinematic obsession is officially coming to your screen soon!