Entertainment · Film · published 2026-10-12 · via Screen Rant

Anyone but You Becomes Global Netflix Hit Ahead of New U.S. Streaming Home

Sydney Sweeney's R-rated romantic comedy Anyone but You has become a worldwide streaming success on Netflix. The movie is based on a classic story that is roughly 420 years old, according to the article's description. It is gaining attention on Netflix before moving to a new U.S. streaming platform.

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Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell star in the R-rated romantic comedy Anyone but You, a loose update of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Made for a reported $25 million, it earned $220.3 million globally, helping revive theatrical rom-coms after the genre had struggled.

On Netflix, FlixPatrol data places it eighth among worldwide movies and shows it trending in 21 countries. In the U.S., it currently streams mainly on Hulu, with an HBO Max arrival set for October 20.

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The renewed visibility of Anyone but You on Netflix could affect how studios view romantic comedies, potentially encouraging more mid-budget theatrical releases. Viewers who prefer streaming may discover the film before its HBO Max U.S. debut, while Sweeney and Powell's profiles may grow. The shift between Hulu and HBO Max may also influence subscription choices, though its broader social impact is likely modest and entertainment-focused.

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