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Romantic comedies are best when they convince you for about 90 minutes (or, hey, maybe sometimes a little longer), the very famous celebrities are actually the jaded singles they're portraying, and it's time for them to fall hopelessly in love. Even better is when they really know how to sell the chemistry between the lead characters. What makes the genre as fun as it is–even when we can predict the plot–is feeling like falling in love is easy, even just for a little while.
Plus, since we've been dealing with a deadly pandemic for the past two years, rom-coms are exactly the positive force we need to help up get through hard times. We may have seen the city girl travel back to her rural hometown, or two best friends pretending to be in a relationship, or any of the other romantic tropes a million times, but it's still fun to watch the whole thing unfold. In fact, it's basically a part of the genre at this point to know exactly what's going to happen, but somehow it can still bring tears to your eyes. (Also see our list of romantic comedies that are actually funny.)
So whether you're looking for your next television binge or want the perfect movie date idea, we've got 11 of the romantic comedies you should anticipate this year. Some of them are out already and ready to stream, and others you'll have to keep in mind for later this year.
Here are the most anticipated romantic comedies of 2022.
1
Marry Me
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Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson star in this rom-com with a whimsical premise. When a pop star discovers her fiance is cheating on her, she decides to marry a random guy in the crowd.
2
Love and Leashes
In this Korean romantic comedy, two co-workers enter a consensual BDSM relationship. Eat your heart out, E.L. James.
3
I Want You Back
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Charlie Day and Jenny Slate star in this film about two singles who know who the loves of their lives are... and they just have to break them up with their significant others first. The stellar supporting cast also includes Gina Rodriguez, Manny Jacinto, and Scott Eastwood.
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4
How I Met Your Father
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A spin-off/spiritual sequel to How I Met Your Mother, Hilary Duff stars as the show's hopeless romantic, desperate to find her soulmate. Much like the original, this show has a weekly format, and a laugh track. If you're looking for a comfort comedy about modern dating, this is it.
5
Bridgerton
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The second season of Shonda Rhimes' Netflix hit is set to premiere this March. Instead of Simon Bassett and Daphne Bridgerton as the main couple, this season will focus on Daphne's brother Anthony Bridgerton, who will be embroiled in a wild love triangle. Before the new season premieres on March 25, you can catch up on the first season now on Netflix.
6
Wolf Like Me
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This Peaco*ck original series stars Josh Gad and Isla Fisher. After single father Gary accidentally hits Mary with his car, the two go on a date. Soon after, he finds out she has a terrifying secret. But that doesn't mean the two of them can't try and make it work, right? Fans of Santa Clarita Diet may like this one.
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7
The Lost City
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Sandra Bullock stars alongside Brad Pitt and Channing Tatum in The Lost City, about a writer whose books start to become real life when she's kidnapped by a billionaire determined to find a treasure she's written about in her books. Her cover star, Alan, sets out to save her, and, of course, sparks start to fly. Although, that could just be all the explosions.
The Lost City will premiere in theaters on March 19, 2022.
8
Fire Island
Inspired by Pride and Prejudice, this Hulu romantic comedy stars Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, and Margaret Cho. We don't know much else, except that it'll debut this summer.
Fire Island will stream on June 3, 2022.
9
Shotgun Wedding
Later this year, Jennifer Lopez is set to star in yet another romantic movie with Shotgun Wedding. On a couple's wedding day (Lopez and Josh Duhamel), the two must work to save their families when all the guests are taken hostage.
Shotgun Wedding is set to premiere on June 29, 2022.
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10
Bros
Billy Eichner is set to star in his own romantic comedy later this year with Bros. Judd Apatow is among the producers, and Nicholas Stoller (Friends from College, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) is directing. On Instagram, Eichner posted in November 2021 to announce Bros had finished filming. It's set to premiere in theaters later this year.
Bros will be in theaters on September 30, 2022.
11
Disenchanted
15 years after the original Enchanted, Disney has a sequel set to premiere this year. Amy Adams, James Marsden, and Patrick Dempsey will reprise their roles as a fairy tale princess, her betrothed, and a curmudgeonly lawyer.
Disenchanted is set to premiere sometime in 2022.
