The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood Is Officially Getting a Prime Video Film Adaptation

Romance readers have another exciting book-to-screen adaptation to look forward to, as The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood is officially heading to Prime Video.

Amazon MGM Studios and MRC are bringing Ali Hazelwood's bestselling romance novel to the screen as a feature film, with Claire Scanlon directing and Sarah Rothschild adapting the screenplay. The highly anticipated adaptation has already created huge excitement among fans, especially after the announcement that Lili Reinhart will star as Olive Smith and Tom Bateman will play Dr Adam Carlsen.

What Is The Love Hypothesis About?

Published in 2021, The Love Hypothesis follows Olive Smith, a biology PhD student who finds herself caught in an unexpected fake dating arrangement with Dr Adam Carlsen, a brilliant but famously intimidating young professor.

What begins as a scientific experiment quickly becomes much more complicated as Olive and Adam navigate their feelings, academic pressures and the challenges of opening themselves up to someone else.

Filled with witty banter, workplace romance, slow-burn chemistry and the beloved fake dating trope, The Love Hypothesis quickly became one of the biggest romance novels of the decade. Its popularity on BookTok helped introduce Ali Hazelwood's STEM romances to millions of readers worldwide, making it one of the most anticipated romance adaptations in development.

What We Know About the Prime Video Film

Prime Video is adapting The Love Hypothesis as a feature film, with the movie set to premiere on the streaming platform on 23 September 2026.

At the time of writing, the following details have been confirmed:

• The film will stream exclusively on Prime Video.
• Claire Scanlon is directing.
• Sarah Rothschild wrote the screenplay.
• Ali Hazelwood is involved with the adaptation.
• Lili Reinhart will star as Olive Smith.
• Tom Bateman will star as Dr Adam Carlsen.
• The film will follow Olive and Adam's fake relationship as they discover there may be more between them than they expected.

Why Fans Are Excited

Since its release, The Love Hypothesis has become a defining romance novel of the BookTok era, with readers falling in love with Olive and Adam's unforgettable dynamic.

Fans are especially excited to see the iconic fake dating storyline, university setting and slow-burn romance brought to life on screen. With a talented cast and a beloved source material, many readers are hoping the adaptation captures the humour, heart and chemistry that made the book such a success.

Read the Book Before the Film

If The Love Hypothesis has been sitting on your TBR, now is the perfect time to discover Olive and Adam's story before it arrives on Prime Video.

Whether you're reading it for the first time or planning a reread before the film release, there's never been a better opportunity to experience one of Ali Hazelwood's most popular romances.

We'll continue to share the latest updates on The Love Hypothesis adaptation, including trailers, behind-the-scenes news and release updates as more information becomes available.