Lana Condor and Andrew Koji Dazzle in Tubi’s ‘Worth the Wait’ Preview

Today brings us a fresh romance trailer featuring Lana Condor and Andrew Koji, capturing our attention with their yearning glances. Tubi has unveiled the first glimpse of Worth the Wait, an indie romantic drama exploring the lives of four Asian-American couples, filled with charming encounters and emotional upheavals—think exes resurfacing just when you’re ordering coffee!

Under the direction of Tom Lin, known for the visually stunning Starry Starry Night, this ensemble could either provide a fresh perspective on contemporary romance or turn out to be a mere copy of Love Actually, albeit with better hairstyles. The trailer suggests, “Life is unpredictable enough. You need someone who’s truly committed to you.” Expect to see a series of romantic gazes, emotional revelations in the rain, and of course, Ross Butler looking effortlessly charming.

A Surprising Element: Not Just Fluff?

The intriguing part is that the screenplay draws from the authentic romance of writers Dan Mark & Rachel Tan. This could lend it genuine emotional depth or result in typical Hallmark-style sentiments sprinkled with cultural nuances. The star-studded cast, including Sung Kang, Elodie Yung, and Kheng Hua Tan, suggests depth, yet trailers often mislead. Remember when The Kissing Booth led us to think it explored more than just Joey King’s hairstyle?

Contextual Background: Since the release of Crazy Rich Asians in 2018, Asian-centered romantic comedies have increased, but few intertwine narratives as this film attempts. While Past Lives (2023) explored longing with award-winning finesse, Worth the Wait seems to strive for a more melodramatic approach.

What’s Unique About Tubi?

It’s worth mentioning that this is a Tubi original film. The ad-supported streaming service is not typically associated with high-quality productions—unless you consider Terror Train 2 a masterpiece. However, if Hulu can produce gems like Palm Springs, maybe Tubi is on the verge of a breakthrough.

The trailer is polished and filled with that classic “will they/won’t they” vibe, but the real challenge lies in whether Lin’s film can rise above clichés. If it succeeds, it might surprise audiences as an unexpected gem. If not, we can at least enjoy a brief moment of Andrew Koji’s captivating presence.

Worth the Wait will be available for free streaming on Tubi starting May 23, 2025. Save the date—or not. We shall find out if it truly lives up to the excitement!

Hot Take: This could either be a film that rivals Before Sunrise or just another cheesy soap opera. There’s no middle ground.