There is something universally appealing about YA (Young Adult) romances that just draws in audiences from different demographics, all resonating with the simple beats of the genre - romance and self-exploration. Viewers are drawn to YA romance because it reflects the emotional intensity of youth, validating heartbreaks, first crushes, and the thrill of making new friends. Additionally, it honors variety, identity exploration, and the common experience of maturing.

Girls Like Girls is one such example of YA romance done right that has the internet buzzing with questions about its streaming details.

Hayley Kiyoko's Girls Like Girls was released on June 19, 2026, which means that the film is still a long way from a digital release. Still, those who want to tune in for the movie can catch it in theaters. Tickets for the American audience are available on Fandango, Atom Tickets, and Harkins Theatres.

In the film, Maya da Costa and Myra Molloy portray Coley and Sonya, the two main leads. Da Costa, best known for her role in Hulu's Under the Bridge miniseries, made her feature film debut in Girls Like Girls. Molloy starred in the Netflix revival of She's All That, titled He's All That. She debuted as Kim in the 2018–19 national tour of Miss Saigon before making her Broadway debut as Eurydice in Hadestown in 2025.

Zach Braff and Levon Hawke, the son of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, who recently starred in Marty Supreme, are also cast members of Girls Like Girls. Kiyoko co-wrote the screenplay with actress Stefanie Scott, and she also contributed new music to the movie. Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, Michael Philip, Jason Moring, Richard Alan Reid, Katie McNicol, and Dee Best are among the producers.

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With streaming and cast details out of the way, it is time to know a bit about the story of Girls Like Girls.

The story of Girls Like Girls takes place over the course of a summer in rural Oregon and is based on Hayley Kiyoko's song and book of the same name. After losing her mother, seventeen-year-old Coley is made to fit in as the new girl. When she first meets Sonya, she is immediately drawn to her, but she is reluctant to share her feelings.

Not only has Sonya never dated a girl, but every person she has ever loved has abandoned her. This triggers Coley to embark on a journey of self-acceptance and first love. The movie, which is still in theaters, will soon be released digitally. Till then, theaters are where one can find yet another addition to 2026's latest romance.

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