Series creator Alice Oseman originally stated that she expected Heartstopper to run for four seasons to fully adapt the graphic novel series of the same name.[1] Following the third season, the future of the programme became uncertain.[2] This was reportedly because of a 30% drop in viewing figures from the preceding season and potential complications with contracts among the cast.[3] Oseman and executive producer Patrick Walters said that they were working on acquiring a renewal.[2][4]
On 22 April 2025, it was reported that Netflix opted to commission a feature-length film to serve as the series finale in lieu of a fourth season.[5] The film will be written by Oseman as an adaptation of the sixth and final volume in the graphic novel series, as well as the novella Nick and Charlie.[6][7] Series stars Kit Connor and Joe Locke will serve as executive producers of the finale.[8][9] In July 2025 the title was revealed to be Heartstopper Forever.[10][11]
Casting
Prior to the film being greenlit, both Connor and Locke expressed interest in returning for a fourth season of Heartstopper.[12][13] Once it was confirmed, it was reported that both would reprise their roles as Nick and Charlie, respectively.[14][15]
The film is being directed by Wash Westmoreland.[17]Principal photography began on 9 June 2025,[18] and Oseman said that filming was over halfway completed by 2 July.[19] The cast announced online that filming had wrapped on 27 July.[20]
Release
The film is set to be released on 17 July 2026 on Netflix.[21]
