Love Me Love Me (2026): Prime Video’s Next Big Young Adult Romance Is Built on Secrets

It only takes one look to fall in love. And nothing will ever be the same again.

That promise sits at the heart of Love Me Love Me, an upcoming Prime Video Original film set to launch worldwide in 2026. Based on one of Wattpad’s most-read romance novels, this Italian-set young adult drama blends grief, forbidden attraction, and dangerous secrets into a story designed to hook viewers fast — and emotionally.

With over 23 million reads behind the original novel, Love Me Love Me isn’t just another adaptation. It’s a built-in phenomenon.

What Is Love Me Love Me About?

After the devastating loss of her brother, June leaves everything behind and moves to Italy in search of a fresh start. She enrolls in an elite international school where privilege, power, and reputation rule — and where nothing is as perfect as it seems.

June quickly finds herself caught between two very different boys:

• James — a charismatic, dangerous outsider secretly involved in underground MMA fights

• Will — James’ best friend, an honor student who appears kind, stable, and safe

June chooses the safer path.

But safety, as it turns out, can be an illusion.

As secrets surface and tensions rise, June realizes that everyone at this school is hiding something — and that choosing who to love may also mean choosing who to trust.

More Than a Love Triangle: A Story About Grief and Identity

What separates Love Me Love Me from typical YA romance is its emotional foundation.

June isn’t just navigating attraction — she’s navigating unprocessed grief, survivor’s guilt, and the fear of becoming someone new in a place where no one knows her past.

The film explores:

• How loss reshapes desire

• Why danger can feel like connection

• The difference between who people appear to be and who they really are

• How trauma can cloud judgment

Romance is the engine — but identity is the destination.

From Wattpad Phenomenon to Global Streaming Film

The film is based on the first novel in Stefania S.’s Love Me, Love Me tetralogy, a massive success on Wattpad before becoming a published book series through Sperling & Kupfer.

That matters.

Stories born on Wattpad often succeed because they:

• Prioritize emotional immediacy

• Focus on character-driven tension

• Build intense reader loyalty

Prime Video is betting on that same energy to translate to screen — especially for a global Gen-Z and young adult audience.

Cast & Characters to Watch

Lead Cast

• Mia Jenkins as June

• Pepe Barroso Silva as James

• Luca Melucci as Will

Supporting Cast

• Andrea Guo

• Michelangelo Vizzini

• Madior Fall

• Vanessa Donghi

The casting leans into contrast — charisma versus control, danger versus stability — reinforcing the story’s central dilemma without over-explaining it.

Directed by a Teen Romance Specialist

The film is directed by Roger Kumble, best known for shaping modern youth romance and drama (Cruel Intentions).

That’s a deliberate choice.

Kumble understands:

• Heightened emotion without melodrama

• Stylized tension in elite-school settings

• Romance that feels intoxicating, not cartoonish

Combined with a script by Veronica Galli and Serena Tateo, the film aims to balance intensity with emotional credibility.

Production & Streaming Details

• Title: Love Me Love Me

• Release Year: 2026

• Streaming Platform: Prime Video

• Availability: Worldwide

• Country of Origin: Italy (English-language Italian Original)

Produced by: Lotus Production (Leone Film Group) & Amazon MGM StudiosWith support from Wattpad WEBTOON Studios

This global-first release strategy positions Love Me Love Me as a major international YA title, not a niche romance.

Why Love Me Love Me Could Be Prime Video’s Next Obsession

This film hits a very specific sweet spot:

• Fans of After, My Fault, and elite-school dramas

• Readers of Wattpad and BookTok romance

• Viewers drawn to emotionally intense, secret-driven love stories

• Audiences who enjoy morally complex love triangles

It’s not about choosing the “right” guy — it’s about choosing who you become in the process.

Who This Movie Is For (And Who It Isn’t)

You’ll likely enjoy Love Me Love Me if you:

• Love slow-burn, high-emotion romance

• Enjoy stories with secrets and moral tension

• Appreciate European settings with modern YA energy

• Are familiar with Wattpad-origin adaptations

If you prefer light rom-coms or low-stakes romance, this may feel heavier — but that weight is intentional.

Final Thoughts

Love Me Love Me isn’t trying to reinvent young adult romance — it’s refining what makes it addictive.

With a proven fanbase, a director who understands emotional tension, and a story built on grief, attraction, and hidden truths, this Prime Video Original has all the ingredients to become one of 2026’s most talked-about romantic dramas.

Sometimes love doesn’t save you.

Sometimes it changes you forever.