How to Lose a Popularity Contest

Six hours before the school election, Leo’s only goal was to disappear. His meticulously crafted plan for social invisibility shatters when he’s accidentally nominated for class president, forcing him into the spotlight he dreads. This 2026 romantic comedy follows a reluctant candidate and the fiercely organized campaign manager, Maya, who sees right through his act. As their strategy sessions blur into something more personal, Leo must decide if winning an election is worth the risk of losing the carefully constructed walls around his heart.