Romance Genre Thrives in Books and Screens

Romance is a big part of books and movies.

It makes up 23% of book sales and has always been popular.

However, romance movies in theaters have dropped by 75% in the last 20 years.

A panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 talked about why romance is important and how to make better romance movies and TV shows.

They discussed how to capture the chemistry between characters, the importance of detailed aesthetics, and the challenges of casting.

The panel included authors like Veronica Roth and Christina Lauren, as well as producers like Max Siemers and Laura Lewis.

They shared their experiences and ideas for bringing romance stories to life on screen.