Netflix has expanded its creative partnership with bestselling romance author Emily Henry. The streaming platform will develop two more film adaptations based on her novels Funny Story and Happy Place.
The announcement comes as People We Meet on Vacation, the first Emily Henry novel adapted for screen, premieres on Netflix today. The release marks a major step in Netflix’s growing focus on romantic comedy films.
Following strong interest in People We Meet on Vacation, Netflix confirmed that Emily Henry will play a key creative role in future projects. She will serve as executive producer and also write the screenplays for both upcoming films. This allows her to maintain creative control over her stories.
Henry described the expanded partnership as a major milestone in her career. She said Netflix’s support and enthusiasm made the platform a natural home for her work. By writing the scripts herself, she aims to protect the emotional depth of her characters.
Funny Story will be produced by Alexander Black and Natalie Sellers for Lyrical Media. Aaron Ryder and Andrew Sweet will produce for RPC. Happy Place will be produced by Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, and Benny Medina under the Nuyorican Productions banner.
Emily Henry has built a global following through her modern romance novels. Her books are known for blending humor, emotional realism, and relatable relationships. Fans have long called for faithful screen adaptations of her work.
Netflix has steadily increased its focus on romantic films. The continued partnership with Emily Henry shows a long-term commitment to the genre. Industry observers say the move strengthens Netflix’s position as a leading platform for romance content.
People We Meet on Vacation stars Emily Bader and Tom Blyth. The film follows longtime friends whose annual trips slowly lead to romance. Early reactions suggest strong audience interest.
With Funny Story and Happy Place now in development, Netflix signals plans to build a connected romance slate. The growing partnership highlights romance as a key pillar of Netflix’s original film strategy.
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