Girls Like Girls (film)
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| Directed by | Hayley Kiyoko |
| Screenplay by | Hayley Kiyoko Stefanie Scott |
| Based on | "Girls Like Girls" by Hayley Kiyoko |
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| Distributed by | Focus Features |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Girls Like Girls is an upcoming American coming-of-age romance film directed by Hayley Kiyoko, adapted from her 2023 book, titled after her 2015 song.
Girls Like Girls is scheduled to be released in the United States on June 19, 2026.
Cast
- Maya da Costa as Coley
- Myra Molloy as Sonya
Production
On May 30, 2023, Kiyoko released her first novel, Girls Like Girls, an adaptation of her 2015 single "Girls Like Girls"; she also co-directed the music video with Austin S. Winchell.[1] In May 2022, she discussed a desire to turn the story of the song into a feature length film.[2] The film adaptation is written by Kiyoko and Stefanie Scott. It is produced by Focus Features.[3] The cast is led by Myra Molloy and Maya da Costa.[4]
Principal photography took place in Kelowna in British Columbia, Canada from July 3, 2024, to August 2, 2024.[5][6]
Release
Girls Like Girls is scheduled to be released in the United States on June 19, 2026.[7] In December 2024, it was announced that Focus Features acquired worldwide rights to the film.[8]
References
- ^ "Title Announcement: GIRLS LIKE GIRLS by Hayley Kiyoko". Macmillan Library. October 17, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ Lamuny, Kylie (May 10, 2022). "HAYLEY KIYOKO NEEDS YOUR HELP!". gayety. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ Singh, Sartaj (May 2, 2024). "Hayley Kiyoko's 'Girls Like Girls' in the Works at Focus Features". Cinemaholic. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 24, 2025). "Hayley Kiyoko's 'Girls Like Girls' Sets Maya da Costa & Myra Molloy At Focus Features". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ Ruttle, Joseph (July 3, 2024). "What's filming in Metro Vancouver and B.C. this summer and fall". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ "DGC BC Production List". Directors Guild of Canada. August 2, 2024. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 17, 2025). "Hayley Kiyoko's 'Girls Like Girls' Starring Maya da Costa & Myra Molloy Sets Summer Release – Update". Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (December 4, 2024). "'Girls Like Girls' Movie From Pop Star Hayley Kiyoko Lands At Focus Features". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 10, 2024.