A new review from Disappointment Media takes a look at 40 Dates and 40 Nights, the new romantic comedy starring Bailee Madison, Joel Courtney, and Annie Potts.

The review describes the film as an entertaining romantic comedy that embraces many of the genre's familiar conventions while benefiting from the charm and chemistry of its cast. Joel Courtney's performance is highlighted alongside Bailee Madison's, with the pair bringing warmth and likability to the story's central romance.

Directed by Andy Delaney and written by Sarah Howard, 40 Dates and 40 Nights follows Leah Jones (Bailee Madison), who agrees to an unusual challenge: forty dates in forty nights in exchange for a year's worth of rent. Along the way she meets Mason, played by Joel Courtney, and discovers that finding love may be less complicated than overcoming her own expectations. The film opened in select theaters on June 26, 2026, before its digital release on June 30.

If you're a fan of Joel Courtney's work in Super 8, The Kissing Booth, Jesus Revolution, and Soul on Fire, this latest romantic comedy showcases another side of his range with an easygoing, charismatic performance.

You can read the full review here:
40 Dates and 40 Nights: I'd Take That Bet

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Joel Courtney is giving fans a closer look at the chemistry at the center of 40 Dates and 40 Nights, the new romantic comedy now playing in theaters.

In a new Yahoo Entertainment interview, Joel discusses how the bickering between Mason and Leah is not just comic tension. It is part of what makes their connection work. He explains that the back-and-forth between the two characters gives the relationship its energy and helps build the story’s emotional payoff.

The film pairs Joel Courtney with Bailee Madison in a romance that leans into sharp dialogue, awkward moments, and the kind of push-pull that drives a good romantic comedy. Joel’s take on the characters adds another layer to the movie and helps show why the friction between them matters.

40 Dates and 40 Nights also stars Annie Potts and Jodi Lyn O'Keefe. The film opened in theaters on Friday, June 26, and the interview gives fans a better sense of how Joel approached the role and what he sees in the story.

Read the full interview at Yahoo Entertainment.

The official trailer for 40 Dates and 40 Nights has arrived, starring Bailee Madison and Joel Courtney.

Released by Brainstorm Media, the upcoming 2026 romantic comedy gives fans a first look at the chemistry, humor, and heart behind the film. Joel joins an exciting cast in a story filled with relationships, challenges, and unexpected moments along the way.

Watch the official trailer below:

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