Does ‘The Love Hypothesis’ Set Up A Sequel?
When a movie is really, really good, like Prime Video's latest romance release, The Love Hypothesis (2026), it's easy to want more. More of the characters, more of the new world we've entered, and more of the romance—namely, what comes after the happy ending. With new anthology shows like Off Campus (2026) and Every Year After (2026) bringing characters back in new seasons, it's understandable why fans would be curious about a sequel. There's also the detail that a movie like Drawn Together (2026) was split into two parts.
But as of right now, there's no news on whether we'll get to see another movie for The Love Hypothesis. However, given the romance genre's popularity and the critical praise, it wouldn't be remotely shocking if we got another movie greenlit and the incomparable Ali Hazelwood brought her pen out again for Olive Smith and Adam Carlsen.
‘The Love Hypothesis’ Doesn’t Need A Sequel
The reality is that The Love Hypothesis doesn't need a sequel because it ends with the perfect conclusion to show us that Adam and Olive are doing great. The small epilogue that shows her teaching at Stanford now and embodying some of his Dr. Evil traits is a hilariously stunning treat that works to reveal why they're so fit to be together, and why they can make it to the end. It's a confirmed happy ending in the best way it can be.
But I get it. I'm greedy right alongside everyone else because Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman are so sensational together that more of Olive and Adam would be a delicious treat in the world of romance adaptations. While the angsty moments of watching a couple get together easily bring so much joy, the after matters, too. How are they spending their days? How will he propose? When do they get married? Countless fans would love to see more of the couple because they're that charming.
There’s A Chance We Can See Olive And Adam In The ‘Love, Theoretically’ Adaptation
From the moment the casting was announced, Lili Reinhart has kept the fandom fed with her intimate knowledge of the book, the lore, and the romance genre. Whether it was giving us TikTok videos of her and Bateman to keep us hyped or the two of them talking about the story's heart at Obsessed Fest, there's an awareness of the movie's importance that's so significant to the bigger story here.
Reinhart's understanding of how revered the books are, how loyal the fanbase is, and why the romance genre's happy ending matters is no small feat. It's this very understanding that ensures the movie stands out as a brilliant adaptation, even if there are some big changes involved. And one big change could actually be a good thing if we look at it through a future lens.
Book readers were upset to learn that Adam's friend, Holden Rodriguez, was omitted from the Prime Video adaptation, but maybe this means we'll see Adam reunite with another friend soon. If there's one thing in romance novels that's as crucial as romantic relationships, it's friendships.
Olive's bond with Anh (Rachel Marsh) is so special, and the very thing that starts the fake dating adventure in the first place, so knowing that Adam's essentially somewhat alone makes his arc even more sad. It makes his grumpy exterior even more nuanced, especially when he recounts his own experiences with his former academic advisor. And considering the way that the man he thought was a friend, Tom Benton (Arty Froushan), turns out to be the story's villain, Adam essentially has no one outside of Olive right now. And while Ali Hazelwood's books aren't part of a traditional series, they're standalone stories that feature brief cameos from other characters. In other words, it's her little interconnected multiverse, and it's glorious.
That said, we meet one of Adam's friends in Love, Theoretically, another book that's landed film rights at MGM Amazon, with news from Deadline dropping earlier this year. Because the movies will both likely be on the same streamer, there's a good chance that we can see Adam and Olive, even for a second. (Again, all of this is purely speculation at this point.) In the dedication for Love, Theoretically, which follows experimental physicist Jack Smith and theoretical physicist Elsie Hannaway's rivals-to-lovers romance, Hazelwood writes, "To all my readers, from the AO3 days to where we are now. The Adam and Olive cameo is for you."
In the book, Jack briefly introduces Adam and Olive to Elsie, and we get a hilariously adorable conversation on wedding dates. That said, while it's unclear if we'll even see Adam and Olive in the Love, Theoretically adaptation, the chances aren't zero. Reinhart and Bateman are aware of the story's existence and the different cameos, so it can be a fun way to bring them back for a scene. Even if the conversation looks different from what it is in the books, it could be a nice way to connect the movies and Ali Hazelwood's little world in the film space, too.
More importantly, The Love Hypothesis is so incredibly satisfying as a standalone movie that I know I'm not alone in having it on replay now that it's finally out. With the academic setting, it'll also become a fall staple, and if we do end up reuniting with these characters at some point, then that'll be extra whipped cream on top of the already sugary drink Olive orders on their first coffee date. Or a pumpkin spice latte if that's your preference. (It's mine.)
