To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020)

To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You has the rare sequel gift of deepening its sweetness instead of just repeating it, turning a teen rom-com into a gentle, surprisingly heartfelt look at what happens after the “happily ever after” begins. Lana Condor remains the movie’s beating heart—funny, vulnerable, and easy to root for—as Lara Jean navigates first-love jitters, big feelings, and the kind of romantic uncertainty most movies skip past. The vibe is warm and cozy with a dash of swoony complication, and the chemistry keeps everything buoyant even when emotions get messy. If you want high-stakes drama or edgy comedy, this isn’t that kind of ride—but if you’re in the mood for charm, sincerity, and a romance that feels like a handwritten note, it’s an easy yes.

This sequel is clearly trying to deliver cozy, low-stakes teen romance comfort while testing Lara Jean and Peter with a classic “new contender” shake-up. The problem is it often feels like a middle chapter built to keep the franchise moving rather than a story with its own punch, with conflicts that play more like required obstacles than natural emotional turns. If you loved the first film for Lara Jean’s spark and agency, you may be disappointed by how reactive she can feel here, and how predictable the beats are even when the movie wants you to swoon. Still, the cast remains charming, the vibe is sweet, and it’ll work fine if you’re mainly here for easy chemistry, gentle humor, and a warm, watchable rom-com without demanding too much.