Love Don’t Cost a Thing (2026) reunites Nick Cannon and Christina Milian in a laugh-out-loud, heartwarming continuation of their early 2000s rom-com hit. Directed by Troy Byer, the sequel takes Alvin and Paris from teenage crushes to married life, proving that love only gets funnier — and more complicated — with time.
Alvin (Nick Cannon), once the awkward nerd desperate for popularity, has transformed into a loving husband with a thriving career. Paris (Christina Milian), elegant and confident, balances her own ambitions with their marriage, keeping Alvin grounded whenever his antics spiral out of control. Together, they’ve weathered years of ups and downs, building a relationship that’s strong, playful, and real.
Their world is rocked, however, when Paris reveals she’s pregnant. The news thrills Alvin but also throws him into panic. Suddenly, the man who thought he had life figured out finds himself terrified by the prospect of fatherhood. Determined to prove he’s ready, Alvin launches into “dad training,” with predictably chaotic results.
From disastrously attending prenatal yoga classes to attempting to cook elaborate “pregnancy-safe” meals that go horribly wrong, Alvin’s over-the-top efforts land him in one hilarious disaster after another. His clumsy attempt to build the perfect crib nearly ends in collapse, while his misguided research on parenting leaves Paris both exasperated and amused.
Paris, meanwhile, navigates pregnancy cravings, mood swings, and the emotional rollercoaster of preparing for motherhood. With grace, wit, and a few sharp comebacks, she reminds Alvin that while effort counts, love and presence matter more than perfection. Their banter, full of both comedy and tenderness, becomes the heart of the film.
Old friends from their high school days reenter the picture, stirring up nostalgia and comedic misunderstandings. These reunions bring back the contrast between who Alvin and Paris were then and who they are now — showing how far they’ve come, while reminding them of the quirks that brought them together in the first place.
Blending laugh-out-loud physical comedy with heartfelt relationship moments, the sequel celebrates growth without losing the playful spirit of the original. It’s a story about navigating adulthood with humor, embracing change, and realizing that the biggest challenges often bring the greatest joy.
Love Don’t Cost a Thing (2026) proves that while teenage romance is exciting, real love is about the long haul. Alvin learns that fatherhood — and marriage — isn’t about showing off, but showing up. Together, he and Paris discover that the greatest adventure of all isn’t popularity or success, but building a family filled with love, chaos, and laughter.
