Move over, Meg Ryan—Sydney Sweeney is staging a rom-com revival, and Hollywood’s swooning harder than a first-date montage! The Euphoria breakout turned big-screen darling has officially cemented her status as the genre’s new queen with Anyone But You, a 2023 sleeper hit that’s still sparking chatter in 2025.
Now, with a fresh project on the horizon and fans buzzing over her latest moves, Sweeney’s proving romantic comedies aren’t just back—they’re sexier, funnier, and fiercer than ever. Here’s why she’s the leading lady rewriting the rom-com rulebook!
Anyone But You: The Spark That Started It All
It all kicked off with Anyone But You, the December 2023 flick that paired Sweeney with Glen Powell in a Shakespeare-inspired romp of fake dating, family feuds, and steamy Australian sunsets. What started as a modest $25 million gamble exploded into a $220 million global haul, fueled by TikTok thirst traps (that spider-bite scene!) and a viral press tour where Sweeney and Powell’s chemistry had fans shipping them harder than their characters, Bea and Ben.
“Sydney Sweeney saved rom-coms,” one X post declared, while another gushed, “Anyone But You is my comfort movie—she’s the new rom-com GOAT!”
The film’s legs are still kicking—by March 2025, it’s a Netflix staple, with Sweeney’s bikini-clad confidence and Powell’s abs keeping it in the Top 10.
Critics who once sniffed at rom-coms ate their words; Variety dubbed it “a fizzy throwback with modern spice,” and Sweeney’s knack for balancing vulnerability and sass won over even the snobbiest cinephiles. Suddenly, studios were greenlighting rom-coms left and right, and Sweeney’s name was the magic word.
The Next Chapter: Two Night Stand
Fast-forward to March 11, 2025, and Sweeney’s doubling down with Two Night Stand, a just-announced rom-com she’s starring in and producing via her Fifty-Fifty Films banner. Set to start shooting this summer, the plot’s under wraps, but Deadline whispers it’s “a wild weekend gone wrong” with Sweeney as a commitment-phobe who accidentally double-books her life.
Her co-star? Rumors swirl it’s Eddie Redmayne, fresh off The Day of the Jackal, promising an opposites-attract vibe that’s already got X buzzing. “Sydney Sweeney and Eddie in a rom-com? Take my money now!” one fan posted.
Sweeney’s hands-on role as producer—she snagged the script from a 2024 Black List shortlist—shows she’s not just riding the wave; she’s steering it. “I grew up on Clueless and How to Lose a Guy,” she told Vogue last month.
“Rom-coms deserve a comeback, and I want them to feel real, messy, and fun.” Messy? Check—leaked set pics from her last shoot show her rocking a coffee-stained blouse and a grin, hinting Two Night Stand might lean into her knack for chaos.
Why Sweeney’s the Rom-Com Renaissance Woman
At 27, Sweeney’s got the It-girl glow—blonde locks, blue eyes, and a smile that screams girl-next-door—mixed with a Gen Z edge that’s anything but cookie-cutter. Her Euphoria days taught her drama, The White Lotus sharpened her wit, and Anyone But You proved she could carry a love story with zero cringe.
She’s got the relatability of a Kate Hudson and the boldness of a Margot Robbie, flipping rom-com tropes (damsel? Nah, she’s the one faking it!) while keeping the butterflies alive.
Fans on X can’t get enough. “Sydney Sweeney’s bringing back that 2000s rom-com energy we’ve missed,” one wrote, while another predicted, “Two Night Stand is gonna be Anyone But You on steroids—mark my words!” Her offscreen charm seals the deal—she’s the car-fixing, dog-loving Spokane native who’s just as likely to crack a beer as she is to slay a red carpet. That authenticity? It’s rom-com gold.
The Bigger Picture
Sweeney’s revival isn’t solo—rom-coms are hot again, with The Idea of You (Anne Hathaway) and It Ends With Us (Blake Lively) riding the wave in 2024. But she’s the poster girl, and studios are betting big.
Sony, still high off Anyone But You, fast-tracked Two Night Stand, and whispers of an Anyone sequel (Bea and Ben: The Honeymoon?) won’t die—especially after Sweeney dodged the question with a coy “We’ll see!” at a March 8 premiere.
The numbers don’t lie: rom-coms are raking in cash and clicks, and Sweeney’s the spark. “She’s got the magic touch,” a Sony exec told The Hollywood Reporter.
“Audiences want love stories again, and Sydney delivers.” With Two Night Stand poised to drop in 2026, the genre’s not just revived—it’s thriving, and Sweeney’s the beating heart of it all.
What’s Next?
Will Two Night Stand top Anyone But You’s charm? Can Sweeney keep the rom-com crown as her star soars? One X fan summed it up: “Sydney Sweeney’s out here saving romance one movie at a time—queen behavior!” From fake dates to real stakes, she’s rewriting the playbook, and we’re all along for the ride. Grab your popcorn—this revival’s just getting started!
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