When we think of romantic comedies, the first movies that come to mind are classic flicks like When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You’ve Got Mail. But all of these movies have something else in common, besides their sweet stories and quote-worthy lines. What’s that you might ask? Well, it's none other than Meg Ryan!

The actress is best known for being the queen of '90s rom-coms yet it's been a few years since she's starred in a film. But that's all changing because Meg Ryan is back! In her highly-anticipated movie, What Happens Later, Ryan returns to the big screen to give audiences just what they wanted for the start of fall. Yes, you can cozy up for a romantic fall movie night because What Happens Later is set to release so soon!

Here's everything you need to know about Meg Ryan's new rom-com movie, including the trailer, release date, and more.

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What is 'What Happens Later' about?

The newly released trailer for What Happens Later will give you a peak at the charming romantic comedy starring Meg Ryan and David Duchovny, which is based on a play called Shooting Star. Ryan plays Willa who runs into her ex-boyfriend Bill (Duchovny) at the airport. But when a blizzard hits and both flights get unexpectedly delayed, the two find themselves spending more time together than they would have thought.

As the night progresses, Willa and Bill are forced to reminisce about the ups and downs of their past relationship. Will they discover that their snowy reunion was just an unbelievable chance of circumstance or was meant to be? We'll just have to watch to find out!

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When does 'What Happens Later' premiere?

What Happens Later is set to hit theaters on October 13, 2023. In the meantime, check out our favorite romantic comedies streaming on Netflix!

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