Entertainment Blog #416 | Roommates [2026] :Roommates Turned into ???

For college-set coming-of-age movies, most of them focus on freedom, parties, and finding yourself, but there’s one thing almost everyone underestimates. Roommates. That one person you share a room with can either become your best friend or your biggest nightmare. "Roommates" leans fully into that chaos.

“Roommates” is a #comedy #drama #blackcomedy film directed by Chandler Levack and released on #Netflix on April 17, 2026. It stars Sadie Sandler and Chloe East in the lead roles, backed by a strong supporting cast including Sarah Sherman and Natasha Lyonne. The film focuses on the messy, unpredictable dynamics of freshman-year friendships.

The story begins with Devon, a shy and introverted student who is desperate to leave her awkward high school life behind. She enters Walton University, hoping this is her chance to finally fit in and make real friends. During orientation, she meets Celeste, a confident and socially magnetic girl who seems to have everything figured out. Without thinking too much, Devon asks her to be roommates, and Celeste agrees. At first, it feels like the perfect start. They get along, make plans, and Devon finally feels like she belongs somewhere.

But things slowly start to shift. Small moments turn into uncomfortable ones. Celeste’s behavior becomes more passive-aggressive, while Devon struggles to speak up for herself. What started as a friendship slowly turns into tension. Jealousy, secrets, and misunderstandings build up, turning their dorm room into a space filled with silent battles instead of support.

As the story unfolds, the conflict escalates in unexpected ways. Their personal lives get tangled. Relationships get messy. And what looked like a simple college friendship turns into something much more toxic. The film even frames the story through a Dean recounting their past, showing how things went completely out of control over time.

There’s a strong social angle here. College is that phase where people try to reinvent themselves. But when you’re sharing a room with someone, there’s no escape from who you really are. The film explores identity, insecurity, and how young adults deal with emotional pressure, especially when they don’t know how to communicate properly. It also shows how quickly friendship can turn into rivalry when boundaries are missing.

The film had a budget of around $30 million and was released directly on Netflix, so there’s no major box office run. Critically, it received generally positive to mixed responses. Some praised its relatable take on freshman friendships and strong performances, while others felt the characters were messy and frustrating. Audience reactions are also divided, with some enjoying the chaos and others finding it uncomfortable to watch.

So can two completely different people actually survive living together? Does friendship really need honesty to last? And when things start breaking, is it better to fix them or just walk away? It’s up to you to find out.