Maintenance Required: Release date news, cast details, streaming details and more about Prime Video's upcoming rom-com starring Madelaine Petsch

Maintenance Required is a romantic comedy to be released only on Prime Video on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Madelaine Petsch appears as Charlie, who runs an all-female mechanic shop and is compelled to re-evaluate the future of her business.

The story takes a unique turn when Charlie forms a connection on an online car forum, unaware that the person she confides in is actually her rival in real life. The film stands out by reversing traditional romantic comedy roles, where Petsch’s character is the skeptic, a trait normally reserved for male characters in similar films.

The project also features Petsch in a producing role, indicating her greater engagement. Besides Petsch, the cast features Jacob Scipio as Beau, the business competitor and love interest, along with Madison Bailey, Katy O'Brian, Inanna Sarkis, and comedians Matteo Lane and Jim Gaffigan.

The Lacey Uhlemeyer-directed movie will be released worldwide for streaming on the release date through Prime Video, as reported by Glamour sources and other entertainment news sources.

Release date and streaming information

Maintenance Required will make its worldwide debut on October 8, 2025. The movie will be shown exclusively on the Prime Video streaming platform. Worldwide release means that viewers in many different nations can watch the movie at the same time.

There was no theatrical release planned, marking a straight-to-streaming opening to align with much of contemporary distribution. The availability on Prime Video allows for on-demand viewing by subscribers after the release date, eliminating geographical and scheduling limitations for viewers.

Cast and characters

Alongside Madelaine Petsch, the primary cast of Maintenance Required includes:

Naomi J. Ogawa – Jenny
Jacob Scipio – Beau
Julee Cerda – Liz Novak
James Dryden – Mark
Judi Beecher – Karen
Peter Brooke – Tyler
Paul Low-Hang – Boyfriend (credit only)
Luke Carroll – Sammy
Carrie Dimaculangan – Aleesha

The additional cast includes notable names such as,

Katy O'Brian
Madison Bailey
Jim Gaffigan
Inanna Sarkis
Matteo Lane
Kerim Hassan
Nathan Hall
Freddie Pearson

The cast is composed of newcomers and veterans of various entertainment industries. According to Glamour, Petsch enjoyed the opportunity to undergo mechanic training for her role, which brought a touch of reality into her performance.

What is Maintenance Required about?

Charlie's journey is about facing the challenge of keeping her shop running. She finds support and friendship through a car forum on the internet, without knowing that Beau, her actual business rival, is her virtual confidant. The movie Maintenance Required delves into rivalry, love, and bonding through an enemies-to-lovers plot.

Maintenance Required defies standard conventions for romantic comedy through its portrayal of the female protagonist as the cynic instead of the traditionally male equivalent. The genre spin and the emphasis on an all-woman mechanic shop provide the movie with a new take on romantic comedies.

Production and other important facts

Maintenance Required was written and directed by Lacey Uhlemeyer. The film wrapped up production in June 2025. Madelaine Petsch was also the executive producer, indicating that she wasn't only an actress but also involved in production.

The film has some explicit language and sexual content, and it includes a parental advisory for suitability of content. The film is in English and is for a general adult audience on Prime Video.