Comedy Film A Very Merry Breakup Hits Digital Platforms
Elizabeth Guest's feature-length expansion of her web series Guest Appearances is now available to rent or stream in the United States.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Comedy
A Very Merry Breakup, written and directed by Elizabeth Guest, was released digitally on Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video. The feature expands Guest's web series Guest Appearances and follows Lydia, a commitment-phobic love addict played by Guest, after a Christmas-time proposal from her boyfriend Tim.
Why it matters
The release gives viewers across the country a new holiday-season romantic comedy available through major digital storefronts and streaming services. The film also carries a dedication to the memory of Robert Carradine, who died earlier in 2026.
The film is available on three digital platforms, but the extraction provides no box office, streaming viewership, or production budget figures. No commercial performance comparison against prior releases has been published.
The players
Elizabeth Guest
Elizabeth Guest is the writer, director, and star of A Very Merry Breakup, and she also created the web series Guest Appearances on which the feature is based.
Robert Carradine
Robert Carradine was an American actor best known for his roles in the Revenge of the Nerds film series, and he died earlier in 2026, to whom the film is dedicated.
The details
Lydia, played by Elizabeth Guest, flies to Los Angeles to see her parents after Tim, played by Andrew Leeds, proposes to her at Christmastime. The couple watches It's a Wonderful Life together after the proposal, and the cast includes Nicholas Guest, Pamela Guest, Ed Begley Jr., and Rachelle Carson-Begley.
Timeline
Earlier in 2026: Robert Carradine died, and the film is dedicated to his memory.
November 3, 2026: A Very Merry Breakup was released digitally on Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
Industry Dynamics
The film follows the path of creators expanding a web series into a feature-length release distributed through digital storefronts like Apple TV and Prime Video. This model reflects the broader trend of independent comedies reaching audiences through streaming and rental platforms rather than traditional theatrical runs.
Viewers in the United States can rent or stream A Very Merry Breakup now through Apple TV, Fandango at Home, or Prime Video. The release is available on digital platforms rather than in theaters, so access depends on having an account or payment method with one of those services.
The takeaway
Digital release windows give independent comedies like A Very Merry Breakup a direct path to audiences without a theatrical run, so viewers looking for holiday romantic comedies can check the three named platforms directly.
Further reading
Explore more film releases in the Comedy section for other romantic and holiday comedies.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Collider.
