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Fans of Heartstopper will need to brace for a bittersweet goodbye, as Netflix officially confirms that instead of a fourth season, the beloved queer coming-of-age series will conclude with a feature-length film. Currently filming in the UK, the movie will serve as the franchise’s final chapter, with a release expected sometime in 2026. Kit Connor and Joe Locke return not only as the lead characters Nick and Charlie, but also as executive producers, marking a full-circle moment for the actors who first stole hearts in 2022.
Series creator Alice Oseman once again takes the reins as writer, working closely with director Wash Westmoreland to craft a screenplay drawn from the upcoming sixth volume of her graphic novels, along with inspirations from the Nick and Charlie novella. Oseman revealed that the script has been through several drafts and that she is deeply involved in polishing the story for the big screen. Describing the film as a more mature, introspective exploration of love and personal evolution, Oseman emphasized that it will capture Nick and Charlie stepping into adulthood and dealing with the inevitable changes that come with growing up and growing apart.
The end of Season 3 hinted at this next chapter, with Nick preparing for university and Charlie finding his own sense of independence. The movie will expand on that emotional pivot point, exploring the complexities of long-distance love and self-discovery. Alongside the central couple, the film will delve into the lives of their close-knit group of friends, many of whom are navigating their own emotional upheavals and shifts in identity and connection.
With Netflix releasing a behind-the-scenes image of Oseman with the two leads on set, anticipation is mounting. Given the personal investment of both the cast and creator, the final installment promises to be a heartfelt and honest farewell. For fans who have grown alongside Nick and Charlie, the movie will likely offer a moving, resonant end to a story that has championed vulnerability, queer joy, and the courage it takes to be yourself.