There’s a right way to be single. A wrong way to be single. And then…There’s Alice. And Robin. Lucy. Meg. Tom. David. New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, be it a love connection, a hook-up, or something in the middle. And somewhere between the teasing texts and one-night stands, what theseunmarriedsall have in common is the need to learnHow to Be Singlein a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love. Sleeping around in the city that never sleeps was never so much fun.
Warner Bros. has released the firsthilarioustrailer for How to Be Single. Thisnew romantic comedyhas an all-starensemble castled byDakota Johnson. She first broke big in this past year’s blockbuster romanceFifty Shades of Grey. But there will be no Christian Grey to help her through the heartbreak of living in the big city this time. She is joined byRebel Wilson, who has already taken the world by storm as one of the Barden Bellas inPitch PerfectandPitch Perfect 2. Now, instead of competing in an a cappella competition, she’ll be competing for some poor lonely man’s attention.
The cast of How to Be Single is rounded out by a stellar line-up of comedy heavy hitters, includingDamon Wayans Jr.andWorkaholics’Anders Holm. They will be joined byAlison Brie,Leslie Mann, Jake Lacy andNicholas Braun. Also along for the ride is the hilariousJason Mantzoukas, who has proven to be the biggest scene stealer of this decade after making his first appearance inThe Leagueback in 2010.
Christian Ditter, best known for the indie hitsLove, Rosieand French for Beginners directs this comedy. The screenplay is by Abby Kohn & Marc Silverstein, a duo best known for their hitsThe VowandHe’s Just Not That Into You. Dana Fox, known forCouples RetreatandWhat Happens in Vegascollaborated with the writers. The screen story was originated by Kohn & Silverstein based on the book of the same name by Liz Tucillo, who penned the best sellerHe’s Just Not That Into You.
John Rickard and Fox are producing the film. Marcus Viscidi, Richard Brener, Michael Disco, Dave Neustadter, Michele Weiss, Drew Barrymore and Nancy Juvonen are executive producers.Christian Ditter' behind-the-scenes creative team is headed by his frequent collaborator, director of photography Christian Rein, as well as production designer Steve Saklad, editor Tia Nolan and costume designer Leah Katznelson. The music is by Fil Eisler.
New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures present, in association with Flower Films, a Wrigley Pictures Production,How to Be Single. The film opens nationwide on August 14, 2025, just in time forValentine’s Day. It will be released worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. Take a look at the first trailer and poster now. Can this movie kill offDeadpoolat the box office? Or will the Marvel superhero gain the upper hand?
