by Alex Billington
May 28, 2026
Source: YouTube
“It’s okay to let people know you.” Brainstorm Media has unveiled the official trailer for another fun indie romantic comedy film titled 40 Dates and 40 Nights, arriving to watch in June this summer. The title is a spin on the other fun romcom movie from 2002 called 40 Days and 40 Nights, which had Josh Hartnett & Shannyn Sossamon. This time it’s a different premise about a girl trying out 40 dates in rapid succession. Burned out on dating and ready to quit, Leah accepts her grandma’s outrageous challenge: 40 dates in 40 nights and if she completes this she’ll pay her rent for a year. From awkward dinners to unexpected sparks, she discovers the biggest obstacle to love might be herself. “Love doesn’t happen overnight… it takes time.” Starring Bailee Madison (from “Pretty Little Liars”) as Leah, Joel Courtney as a nice boy, Annie Potts as grandma, Jai Rodriguez, Jack Schumacher, Luxy Banner, Eric Nelsen, plus tons of forgettable guys. The film is a fun, modern rom-com with lots of heart and humor, offering a relatable take on today’s dating culture. This looks extra cheesy and exactly like what a direct-to-VOD movie is expected to look like.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Andy Delaney’s romcom 40 Dates and 40 Nights, from YouTube:
Burned out on dating & ready to quit, Leah (starring Bailee Madison) accepts her grandma’s outrageous challenge: 40 dates in 40 nights for a full year of rent. From awkward dinners to unexpected sparks, she discovers the biggest obstacle to love might be herself. 40 Dates and 40 Nights is directed by British indie filmmaker Andy Delaney, director of the films Love Is Blind and Crossroads previously, plus many other shorts and music videos. The screenplay is written by Sarah “Howie” Howard. Produced by Randy Wayne, Bailee Madison, Vance Howard, Sandler Weinberg, Sarah “Howie” Howard. This hasn’t premiered at any festivals or elsewhere, as far as we know. Brainstorm Media debuts Delaney’s 40 Dates and 40 Nights film in select US theaters on June 16th, 2026, then on VOD starting June 30th this summer. Want to watch?
