Roommates on Netflix: Release Date, Cast, Plot & Everything You Need to Know About Adam Sandler’s New Comedy

Netflix April 2026 is shaping up to be a great month for comedy fans — and Roommates might just be the most relatable film on the lineup. If you've ever…

By Reetam Bodhak

March 4, 2026

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Netflix April 2026 is shaping up to be a great month for comedy fans — and Roommates might just be the most relatable film on the lineup. If you’ve ever survived a college dorm situation, this one’s practically made for you.

What Is Roommates About?

Produced by Happy Madison Productions — Adam Sandler’s iconic comedy label — Roommates is a Netflix Original film directed by Chandler Levack (Mile End Kicks). The story follows Devon, a hopeful college freshman who asks the seemingly cool and confident Celeste to be her roommate. What starts as an exciting new friendship quickly spirals into a passive-aggressive war neither of them saw coming.

It’s funny, it’s cringe, and honestly? It’s painfully real.

Roommates Facts at a Glance

Detail	Info
Title	Roommates
Release Date	April 17, 2026
Streaming Platform	Netflix
Director	Chandler Levack
Production House	Happy Madison Productions
Filming Location	Jersey City, New Jersey
Netflix Collaboration No.	16th Happy Madison × Netflix film

Star-Studded Cast You’ll Love

Leading the film is Sadie Sandler (Devon) — who was literally finishing her freshman year at NYU during pre-production, making her casting feel almost too perfect. Opposite her is Chloe East (The Fabelmans, Heretic) as the enigmatic Celeste.

The supporting lineup is stacked:

Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll) as Hannah
Storm Reid (Euphoria, The Last of Us) as Luna
Nick Kroll (Big Mouth) as Brian
Sarah Sherman (SNL) as Dr. Schilling
Plus Janeane Garofalo, Carol Kane, and Bailee Madison

Why This Film Stands Out

The writers behind SNL’s viral “Domingo” sketch — Jimmy Fowlie and Ceara Jane O’Sullivan — penned the script, so expect sharp, witty humour with genuine emotional depth. Director Levack has called the film an “honest investigation” of that chaotic, identity-shaping first year of college.

Also worth noting: the production reportedly used Charli XCX’s “girl, so confusing” as a creative touchstone for the film’s exploration of intense female friendships. That alone tells you the tone they’re going for.

If you enjoy these kinds of coming-of-age comedies, you’ll also want to check out our best Netflix movies to watch in 2026 and our roundup of upcoming OTT releases this April.

FAQs

**Q: When is Roommates releasing on Netflix?**

Roommates is officially set to premiere globally on April 17, 2026, on Netflix.

**Q: Is Roommates connected to Adam Sandler’s other Netflix films?**

Not directly story-wise, but it is the 16th collaboration between Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions and Netflix — so fans of that comedy universe will feel right at home.