| Solo Mio | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Chuck Kinnane Dan Kinnane |
| Written by | Kevin James Patrick Kinnane John Kinnane |
| Produced by | Mark Fasano Jeffrey Greenstein |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Jared Fadel |
| Edited by | Pete Kinnane |
| Music by | Joy Ngiaw |
Production companies |
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| Distributed by | Angel Studios |
Release dates |
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Running time | 96 minutes[2] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $4 million |
| Box office | $7.2 million[3] |
Solo Mio is a 2026 American romantic comedy drama film directed by Chuck Kinnane and Dan Kinnane, written by Kevin James, Patrick Kinnane and John Kinnane, and starring James alongside Alyson Hannigan, Kim Coates, and Jonathan Roumie.
It was released by Angel Studios on February 6, 2026.
Plot
[edit] | This section's plot summary needs to be improved. (February 2026) |
Matt, a man whose dreams of a picturesque Italian wedding are shattered when his fiancée leaves him at the altar, embarks on his planned honeymoon across Italy alone, immersing himself in the country’s vibrant culture, food, and beauty.
Cast
[edit]- Kevin James as Matt Taylor
- Alyson Hannigan as Meghan
- Nicole Grimaudo as Gia
- Kim Coates as Julian
- Jonathan Roumie as Neil
- Julee Cerda as Donna
- Julie Ann Emery as Heather
- Alessandro Carbonara as Marcello
Production
[edit]In May 2024, it was announced that James was cast in the film.[4]
In October 2024, it was announced that filming occurred in Rome.[5]
In June 2025, it was announced that Joy Ngiaw would serve as the film's composer.[6]
Instagram and TikTok marketing stunt
[edit]On October 15, 2025, an account on social media sites TikTok and Instagram, both under the tag, "@thisismatttaylor" began uploading video content, which saw James portraying his character in the movie, providing a look into Taylor's art classes, his students and more, eventually leading up to a video of Taylor's proposal and marriage countdown, providing updates nearly every day.[7][8]
At the time of the account's appearance, many online users had not known about the film's production yet, leading to speculation on if it was Kevin James promoting a film, or if it was truly an art teacher with a strikingly similar appearance. [9] Regardless, the account blew up on both social media pages, amassing about 507,000 followers on Instagram, and 856,800 followers on TikTok as of February 2026.
Release
[edit]Solo Mio had its world premiere at the Coconut Grove Cinépolis in Miami on January 20, 2026.[10]
Solo Mio was released in the United States on February 6, 2026.[11]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 78% of 32 critics' reviews are positive. The website's consensus reads: "Leveraging Kevin James' genial star power and gorgeous scenery from Rome for a disarmingly sweet take on recovering from heartbreak, Solo Mio is a breezily enjoyable getaway."[12] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 44 out of 100, based on six critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[13] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A-" on an A+ to F scale.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kevin James premieres new romantic comedy in Coconut Grov [PG]". Local 10 News. January 20, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ "Solo Mio [PG]". Australian Classification Board. December 14, 2025. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
- ^ "Solo Mio - Box Office and Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (May 6, 2024). "Kevin James to star in rom-com 'Solo Mio'; A Higher Standard launching Cannes sales (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (October 15, 2024). "Alyson Hannigan, Nicole Grimaudo, Kim Coates & More Board Kevin James Rom-Com 'Solo Mio'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ "Joy Ngiaw to Score Charles & Daniel Kinnane's 'Solo Mio'". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/thisismatttaylor/
- ^ https://www.tiktok.com/@thisismatttaylor?lang=en
- ^ "Who is Matt Taylor? TikTok personality sparks speculation about Kevin James alter ego". USA Today. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ^ Carter, Jason; Reporter, Entertainment (2026-01-21). "Kevin James premieres new romantic comedy in Coconut Grove". wplg. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (May 29, 2025). "Angel Studios Sets Release For 'Solo Mio' With Kevin James, Alyson Hannigan, Jonathan Roumie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ "Solo Mio". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ "Solo Mio". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ "Home". CinemaScore. Retrieved February 6, 2026.