The popular Netflix series "Heartstopper" is set to conclude with a feature-length film, "Heartstopper Forever," premiering on the streaming platform on Friday, July 17, 2026.
The movie serves as a send-off for the series, which follows the relationship between Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring. Both Joe Locke and Kit Connor reprise their roles as the lead couple. The narrative will explore the challenges of their relationship as Charlie prepares to attend university, potentially leading to a long-distance situation.
Directed by Wash Westmoreland and written by Alice Oseman, who created the original webcomic and graphic novel series, "Heartstopper Forever" continues the story of Nick and Charlie's friends. Returning cast members include Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Tobie Donovan, Corrina Brown, and Kizzy Edgell. Anna Maxwell Martin joins the cast as Nick's mother, taking over the role previously played by Olivia Colman.
"Heartstopper Forever" will be exclusively available on Netflix and is not scheduled for theatrical release. Viewers will require a Netflix subscription to watch the film. The streaming service offers various subscription plans, starting at $7.99 per month for a standard plan with ads.
The film will become available for streaming on July 17, 2026, at 12 a.m. Pacific Time and 3 a.m. Eastern Time. Viewers who do not see the film immediately upon release are advised to refresh their page or log out and back into their Netflix accounts.