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Fancy a ‘Heartstopper’ Movie? Everything We Know About the Netflix Film & the Show’s Future
Heartstopper fans, get ready for another “proper full-on gay crisis” because we’ll be saying “hi” to Nick and Charlie once again — in a movie!
Netflix made the surprise announcement by dropping a post on their official Instagram account. The image features Kit Connor and Joe Locke, surrounded by Heartstopper‘s classic cartoon leaves, with the text, “Who Fancies a Movie Then?”
On April 22, 2025, it was announced that the fan-favorite queer love story Heartstopper will be returning to Netflix! However, instead of the fourth and final season that many fans expected, Connor and Locke will conclude the beloved romance of Nick and Charlie by starring in (and executive producing!) a Heartstopper feature film.
According to Netflix, the highly anticipated conclusion to Nick and Charlie’s love story will answer the question: “Can first loves really last forever?” Based on Alice Oseman‘s upcoming Heartstopper graphic novel, the film will continue where Season 3 left off.
The official synopsis reads: “After Season 3, the couple is inseparable. But, with Nick preparing to leave for university and Charlie finding new independence at school, the reality of a long-distance relationship begins to weigh on them. Doubts take hold, and their relationship faces its biggest challenge yet. Meanwhile, Nick and Charlie’s friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the bittersweet challenges of growing up and moving on.”
Scroll down below to read all the latest updates about the Heartstopper movie!
When is the Heartstopper movie coming out?
There is no official premiere date for the Heartstopper movie. At this point, all we can confirm is that Netflix has announced that filming will begin during the summer 2025. This means that the film is not likely to hit the streamer until 2026.
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While the film may be a ways away, Alice Oseman has assured fans that it will be worth the wait. “I am completely overjoyed that we will get to tell the end of the Heartstopper story,” Oseman shared with Netflix. “I’m so grateful to everyone who has worked hard to make this possible and to the incredible fans of Heartstopper for your patience and passion. I cannot wait to bring this story to a magical conclusion.”
Who is returning for the Heartstopper movie?
Netflix has confirmed that “Kit Connor and Joe Locke will return to lead the Heartstopper feature film as teen lovebirds Nick and Charlie.” However, aside from Locke and Connor, the rest of the cast for the Heartstopper movie has not been announced. This means that other cast members such as Yasmin Finney (Elle), William Gao (Tao), Tobie Donovan (Isaac), Jenny Walser (Tori), Corinna Brown (Tara), and Kizzy Edgell (Darcy) have not been confirmed. As of now, none of the main TV show cast members (aside from Locke and Connor) have commented on the announcement of the film.
Netflix has confirmed some of the production team behind the film. In their announcement, the streamer stated that Oseman is writing the romance film, and the executive producers will be Oseman, Patrick Walters, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Euros Lyn, Locke, and Connor. As for the director, Netflix has announced that Still Alice helmer Wash Westmoreland will direct.
What does this mean for Heartstopper Season 4?
While we are thrilled that there will be a Heartstopper film, the news is bittersweet. Unfortunately, the film will conclude the series, and there will be no Heartstopper Season 4.
This news has been incredibly divisive for fans of the show, who have made their feelings known in the comments of Netflix’s Instagram announcement. Some fans have taken a moment to mourn the fourth season that could have been. As one commenter put it, “I’m not ready for it to end just yet. 8 30-minute episodes already wasn’t long enough.” However, others were incredibly stoked, including one who commented, “I’ll need the movie to be about 17 hours long thanks.”
Locke also made his enthusiasm known, cheekily commenting, “I fancy a movie.”
No matter where they stand on the movie, everyone can agree that any new Heartstopper content is a good thing. As one commenter put it, “[Heartstopper] isn’t just a show — it’s a safe place, a heartbeat, a quiet ‘you’re not alone’ in a loud world.”
When is Alice Oseman’s next graphic novel coming out?
At this time, there is no set release date for Oseman’s sixth and final volume of Heartstopper. Along with the film announcement, Oseman posted confirmation that the adaptation will share a plot with their sixth Heartstopper graphic novel. They stated, “We are making a feature film to conclude the Heartstopper screen adaptation, based on Heartstopper Volume 6 and the ‘Nick and Charlie’ novella. We are getting to tell the end of the story!!!”
According to Deadline, “Oseman has indicated that ideally, the last book would drop ahead of the TV series’ conclusion.” Now that the TV series will end with a feature film, we assume the graphic novel is likely to drop before the onscreen conclusion.
What happened at the end of Heartstopper Season 3?
Nick and Charlie saw quite a few highs and lows during the third season of Heartstopper. For the first time as a couple, they faced a taste of long distance when Nick travelled to Mallorca with his aunt (Hayley Atwell). While Nick was away, Charlie’s eating disorder and overall struggle with his mental health came to a head.
During the season, Charlie sought treatment at an inpatient mental health clinic, where he received an OCD [Obsessive-compulsive disorder] diagnosis. Reunited at the end of the season, Nick and Charlie took their relationship to the next level by having sex for the first time.
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