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Romance · Comedy · 1h 43m · 2026
How to Lose a Popularity Contest
A rebellious student and a perfectionist overachiever form an unlikely alliance in their race for student body president, discovering unexpected feelings along the way.
Directed by Stephen S. Campanelli
Starring Sara Waisglass, Chase Hudson, Lillian Doucet-Roche, Graham Verchere, Ecstasia Sanders
RomanceComedy
First releaseAug 1, 2026
Score5.0 / 10
Length1h 43m
LanguageEN
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Release rollout
A digital release followed on January 16, 2026. The release date has changed once — most recently from January 16, 2026 to August 1, 2026.
Release dates by country
BrazilAug 1, 2026
Release date history
Sep 5, 2026Ukraine release moved from Jan 16, 2026 to Aug 1, 2026
Sep 5, 2026United Kingdom release moved from Jan 16, 2026 to Apr 4, 2026
Sep 5, 2026Sweden release moved from Jan 16, 2026 to Aug 1, 2026
Sep 5, 2026Spain release moved from Jan 16, 2026 to Aug 1, 2026
Sep 5, 2026South Korea release moved from Jan 16, 2026 to Aug 1, 2026
Sep 5, 2026Slovenia release moved from Jan 16, 2026 to Aug 1, 2026
Sep 5, 2026Slovakia release moved from Jan 16, 2026 to Aug 1, 2026
Sep 5, 2026Romania release moved from Jan 16, 2026 to Aug 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
When does How to Lose a Popularity Contest come out?
How to Lose a Popularity Contest was released on August 1, 2026.
When will How to Lose a Popularity Contest be available on streaming or digital?
How to Lose a Popularity Contest became available on digital platforms on January 16, 2026.
Who directed How to Lose a Popularity Contest?
How to Lose a Popularity Contest was directed by Stephen S. Campanelli.
How long is How to Lose a Popularity Contest?
How to Lose a Popularity Contest has a runtime of 1h 43m.
