The trailer for Relationship Goals has officially dropped, and it’s already setting the tone for a feel-good, slightly messy, very intentional rom-com moment. The film arrives February 4, and based on this first look, it’s one you’ll want to have circled on your calendar.
Starring Kelly Rowland and Method Man, Relationship Goals leans into a familiar but comforting setup—career ambition, unresolved history, and a second-chance romance—while grounding it in faith, growth, and modern dating conversations.
Rowland plays Leah Caldwell, a brilliant TV producer on the verge of making history as the first woman to run New York’s top morning show. Just as she’s confident the job is hers, the network brings in outside competition: her ex, Jarrett Roy (Method Man). The twist? Jarrett claims he’s a changed man, newly intentional in love after embracing the teachings of Michael Todd’s bestselling book Relationship Goals, which also serves as the inspiration for the film.
As Leah and Jarrett are forced to work together—both professionally and emotionally—their unresolved chemistry resurfaces. Meanwhile, Leah’s tight-knit circle of friends, played by Robin Thede and Annie Gonzalez, dive into the same relationship journey, bringing humor, honesty, and plenty of real talk along the way. The trailer highlights that dynamic beautifully: friends who call each other out, hype each other up, and are all quietly (or not so quietly) hoping love works out.
The film is directed by Linda Mendoza, whose credits include Survival of the Thickest and Chasing Papi, and produced by DeVon Franklin. The screenplay comes from Michael Elliot, Cory Tynan, and Laura Lekkos, with earlier drafts by Elliot and Tynan. For rom-com lovers, Elliot’s résumé—Brown Sugar and Just Wright—signals that the emotional beats are in good hands.
Also rounding out the cast are Dennis Haysbert and Matt Walsh, adding even more weight and comedic timing to the ensemble.
Yes, you can probably guess where the story is headed—but that’s part of the charm. Relationship Goals isn’t trying to reinvent the rom-com; it’s aiming to make you feel good, laugh a little, and walk away hopeful. And honestly? We could use more of that.