Relationship Goals (film)
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| Directed by | Linda Mendoza |
| Written by | Michael Elliot Cory Tynan Laura Lekkos |
| Based on | Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex by Pastor Michael Todd |
| Produced by | DeVon Franklin |
| Starring | Kelly Rowland Cliff “Method Man” Smith Robin Thede Annie Gonzalez Dennis Haysbert Matt Walsh |
| Music by | Dara Taylor |
Production companies | Amazon MGM Studios Franklin Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios (via Prime Video) |
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Running time | 93 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Relationship Goals is a 2026 American romantic comedy film directed by Linda Mendoza. The film follows a television producer, Leah Caldwell, who is about to become the first woman to run New York's top morning show, when her ex Jarrett Roy steps in to compete for the same position.
The film was released in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios as an Amazon Prime Video original film on February 4, 2026.
Plot
Leah Caldwell is a television producer at a New York City morning show who is competing to become the program’s executive leader. Her professional trajectory changes when her former partner, Jarrett Roy, joins the network and becomes her direct rival for the position.
Jarrett claims to have changed since their breakup, attributing his personal development to the principles outlined in the self-help book Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex by Michael Todd. Leah remains focused on her career and is initially reluctant to revisit their past relationship.
As their professional rivalry continues, unresolved personal and professional conflicts resurface. Leah ultimately reevaluates her priorities as she considers whether professional advancement and a renewed personal relationship can coexist.
Cast
- Kelly Rowland as Leah Caldwell, a television producer who wants to become the first woman to run New York’s top morning show
- Cliff “Method Man” Smith as Jarrett Roy, Leah's ex
- Robin Thede as Brenda Phelps
- Annie Gonzalez as Treese Moore
- Dennis Haysbert as Papa Jim
- Matt Walsh as Dan Milken
- Melanie Leishman as Maya
- DeVaughn Nixon as Ayden
- Ryan Jamaal Swain as Ronald
Production
On February 13, 2025, Kelly Rowland and Cliff “Method Man” Smith, along with Robin Thede and Annie Gonzalez, were cast in the romantic comedy film based on Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex by Pastor Michael Todd.[2] It was directed by Linda Mendoza, and written by Laura Lekkos, with drafts written by Michael Elliot and Cory Tynan, produced by DeVon Franklin, and executive produced by Rowland and Bart Lipton.[3] Principal photography began in Ontario on March 17, and wrapped on April 28.[4] Dara Taylor composed the score for the film,[5] where Rowland and Method Man also perfomed the original song "Complicated".[6]
Release
Relationship Goals was released in Europe and in the United States as an Amazon Prime Video original on February 4, 2026.[7]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 19% of 16 critics' reviews are positive.[8]
In a three out of five review, Andrew Lawrence of The Guardian wrote that the film is "a tractor beam made stronger by director Linda Mendoza’s extraordinarily fast pace" which "meant to be a faith-based film for women who may be spending Valentine’s Day alone" even if "Relationship Goals is no less parochial a take on marriage, presented yet again as a woman’s only path to true and lasting peace in life".[9] William Bibbiani of TheWrap gave the film a negative review, calling it "insulting, unconvincing, unfunny, [and] unromantic".[10]
References
- ^ "Relationship Goals (12)". British Board of Film Classification. February 2, 2026. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ^ France, Lisa Respers (February 4, 2026). "Kelly Rowland and Cliff 'Method Man' Smith hope their new movie opens the door for more Black rom-coms". CNN. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 13, 2025). "Kelly Rowland & Method Man To Lead Amazon MGM Studios' 'Relationship Goals'; Robin Thede & Annie Gonzalez Also Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ "ONTARIO CREATES MEDIA LIST January 24, 2025" (PDF). Ontario Creates. January 24, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ "Dara Taylor Scoring Linda Mendoza's 'Relationship Goals'". Film Music Reporter. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ Dixon, Delaina (January 8, 2026). "Kelly Rowland and Method Man Star in 'Relationship Goals'". Ebony. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ^ Mangum, Trey (October 23, 2025). "'Relationship Goals' First Image: Method Man And Kelly Rowland In Film Based On Mike Todd's Book". Blavity. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ "Relationship Goals". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ Lawrence, Andrew (February 4, 2026). "Relationship Goals review – Kelly Rowland and Method Man flirt through breezy romcom". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ^ "'Relationship Goals' Review: Amazon's Glamorized Book Commercial Almost Looks Like a Real Rom-Com". TheWrap. Retrieved February 16, 2026.