What Happens Later OTT release: Watch Meg Ryan returning in a rom-com on Netflix

The queen of romantic comedies is back, and she has brought emotional turbulence with her¡ªliterally. What Happens Later, Meg Ryan¡¯s highly anticipated comeback film, has officially landed on Netflix, and if you are into exes, existential crises, and airport chaos wrapped in a snowstorm, your weekend watchlist just got sorted.

What Happens Later OTT release

After an eight-year break from acting, Meg Ryan steps back into the spotlight not just as the lead but also as the director of this no-filter rom-com. This is her second time directing a feature film, her first being Ithaca in 2015. Clearly, she is not just acting in the movie¡ªshe is steering the emotional flight.

Story of What Happens Later

Co-starring alongside Ryan is David Duchovny (yes, The X-Files guy), and the two play former lovers Willa and Bill. The set-up? They get snowed in at a regional airport overnight. The vibe? A heavy dose of romantic tension, unresolved feelings, and awkward jokes between two people who have not seen each other in years. Honestly, it is giving delusional hope but in a kind of adorable, stuck-in-an-airport way.

Willa is all about that magical, head-in-the-clouds energy, while Bill is a doomsday-in-waiting kind of guy. The duo spends the night unpacking their old relationship, making snarky remarks, and maybe¡ªjust maybe¡ªwondering if fate has decided to delay their emotional baggage too.

What Happens Later theatre release

Originally released in theatres on 3 November 2023 by Bleecker Street, the film now finds a second life on Netflix, where it is streaming uncut and uncensored. That means all the adult language and spicy awkwardness is intact, so maybe keep the volume down if your nan is nearby.

Meg Ryan fans are already calling this her comeback era, and honestly, it feels like the Y2K rom-com soul has been resurrected from the ashes of Gen Z¡¯s chaotic dating culture. Is it groundbreaking? No. Is it charming, nostalgic, and weirdly comforting? Absolutely.

So skip the small talk, grab your snacks, and dive into this airport-flavoured romance now streaming on Netflix. Because if love is delayed but not cancelled, you definitely want to watch what happens¡­ later.