romantic comedy
noun
plural romantic comedies
: a light, comic movie or other work whose plot focuses on the development of a romantic relationship
This brings us to romantic comedies. … They make money, spawn franchises, and are popular in books, movies, and on television. Sexual tension is fun to watch, and we like rooting for a will-they-won't-they couple.—
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also
: this style or genre of work
an actor with a talent for romantic comedy
called also rom-com
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Yes, this might be a strange starting point for an article about a kicky new romantic comedy bound for Netflix, but stay with it.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
The romantic comedy has driven more than 43M hours viewed globally to-date across Disney+ and Hulu, per the Walt Disney Company.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The singer and actress, 56, spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about her forthcoming romantic comedy and working with the Ted Lasso star, 45, at the Netflix Upfront in New York City on Wednesday, May 13.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The actor has joined the cast of Amazon MGM Studios‘ forthcoming romantic comedy feature Hello & Paris from writer-director Elizabeth Chomko, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
The romantic comedy has driven more than 43M hours viewed globally to-date across Disney+ and Hulu, per the Walt Disney Company.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The singer and actress, 56, spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about her forthcoming romantic comedy and working with the Ted Lasso star, 45, at the Netflix Upfront in New York City on Wednesday, May 13.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The actor has joined the cast of Amazon MGM Studios‘ forthcoming romantic comedy feature Hello & Paris from writer-director Elizabeth Chomko, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
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“Romantic comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romantic%20comedy. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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