Heartstopper Forever
British television film and series finale of ''Heartstopper''
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Heartstopper Forever is an upcoming television film and the feature-length series finale of the romantic comedy television series Heartstopper. Written by Alice Oseman and directed by Wash Westmoreland, it is an adaptation of the sixth volume of Oseman's Heartstopper graphic novel series and is set to be released on Netflix. Kit Connor and Joe Locke reprise their respective series roles as Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring, and will additionally serve as executive producers. The film is due to be released on 17 July 2026.
| Heartstopper Forever | |
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| Heartstopper episode | |
Promotional poster | |
| Episode no. | Episode 25 |
| Directed by | Wash Westmoreland |
| Written by | Alice Oseman |
| Based on | |
| Original air date | 17 July 2026 |
Production
Development
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]
In April 2026, it was announced that Olivia Colman would not be returning as Sarah Nelson and had been recast with Anna Maxwell Martin taking over the role. The majority of the main cast including Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell, Tobie Donovan and Rhea Norwood were also confirmed, alongside Derek Jacobi playing an as yet undisclosed role.[16]
Filming
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]