Rom-Coms Make Money. Why Is Hollywood So Afraid to Put Them in Theaters?
Rolling Stone | 17.04.2026 03:41
The essence of a great romantic comedy is a formula so well known that most people could describe it before they finish reading this sentence. Start with two bona fide movie stars — in chemistry if not in name — build an hour of ratcheting will-they-won’t-they tension, throw in some zany side quests, and you’ve got yourself an A-plus crowd-pleaser. They’re light. They’re fun. They’re beloved. And they’re also rarely released in theaters anymore.
