How to Lose a Popularity Contest
5.4
A rebellious student and a perfectionist overachiever form an unlikely alliance in their race for student body president, discovering unexpected feelings along the way.
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Cast
23 people
Sara Waisglass
Ellie Pearse
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Chase Hudson
Nate Reed
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Aja Fox
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Lauren Nicholls
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1922
Stephen S. Campanelli Director · Kaitlin Reilly Writer Dorian Keyes Writer
United States release January 16, 2026 · Produced in Canada, United States · Production Thunderbird Entertainment
Production
Great Pacific Media
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Thunderbird Entertainment
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Canada · United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Canada · January 16, 2026
Digital
United States · January 16, 2026
Digital · Tubi
Australia
February 17, 2026 · Digital
Brazil
August 1, 2026 · Theatrical · Prime Video
France
July 22, 2026 · Digital · Prime Video
Germany
May 21, 2026 · Digital
Italy
May 18, 2026 · Digital · Prime Video
New Zealand
June 1, 2026 · Digital
Poland
February 14, 2026 · Digital
United Kingdom
April 4, 2026 · Digital
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