Heartstopper Forever

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Heartstopper Forever

2026

1h 55m

Drama

Romance

LGBTQ+

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91%

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Nick and Charlie are 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, their friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the bittersweet challenges of growing up and moving on. Can first loves really last forever?

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Critics Consensus

Heartstopper remains an essential cozy love story with room for maturity throughout this heartfelt end, arriving in a new format but staying true to its identity, characters, and purpose of showcasing love in all forms to enjoy Forever

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Saloni Gajjar

AV Club

3d

B+

As Oseman bids a fond farewell to her sunny world, Heartstopper Forever is a satisfying conclusion to the story of two boys whose illuminating journey of self-discovery feels rare and valuable on screen, even if there’s a certain cringe factor to it.

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Aramide Tinubu

Variety

3d

A mature and elevated swan song, the movie delivers a fitting goodbye while giving fans a glimpse at the perfect epilogue.

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Chris Azzopardi

New York Times

3d

The film builds on the series’ radical promise: care without end. Care for your boyfriend. Care for your trans friend who needs you right now. Care for ourselves while caring for someone else. But the idea of what loving someone means has grown up.

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EJ Moreno

EJ Moreno

11h

An endearing and important farewell that cements Nick & Charlie among TV’s best gay couples.

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Anne-Louise Fortune

Starburst

12h

4/5

Overall, it's a spirited attempt at adaptation, although given the starting point for this story, and the overall focus of Oseman's webcomic original, we do spend most of our time following Nick and Charlie through their fast-flowing year.

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Shannon Connellan

Mashable

13h

What makes Heartstopper a defiant show is its insistence on care, of characters turning up for each other, making mistakes, and showing compassion.

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M W

@RT51554327 38m

Great performances - Fab direction and a fitting ending to an important series ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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cole H

@astraIIo 1h

thank you heartstopper for retroactively healing me. so much love to Alice, Joe, Kit, Yas, Will, Kiz, Corinna, Jenny, Toby, Leila, Rhea and all the cast & crew for bringing this to life so lovingly. one of the best and most consistent book adaptations i've ever seen.

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Zhi Y

@RT12772903 7h

Heartstopper Forever is more than just a movie to me—it became a part of my own journey. Watching it felt like seeing emotions and experiences I had struggled to put into words. It reminded me that there is nothing wrong with being who I am, and that accepting myself is not something to be ashamed of, but something to be proud of. The story is full of warmth, honesty, and hope, and it captures both the joy and the fear that can come with discovering yourself. This movie left a lasting impact on me. It gave me comfort during a time when I needed it most and helped me take another step toward accepting myself for who I truly am. For that, I'll always be grateful. Thank you to Alice Oseman who brought this beautiful story to life. Heartstopper Forever isn't just a film—it's a reminder that love, kindness, and self-acceptance can change someone's life.

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Dustin P

@DJpotenza 8h

Truly amazing! It does an amazing job wrapping everything up, but it leaves you wanting!

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Grace S

@RT49615352 9h

Great way to conclude the story

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matthias S

@Thescreenasvor 13h

As a huge *Heartstopper* fan, I was counting down the days until *Heartstopper Forever*, so it pains me to say it's not as good as the series. Don't get me wrong, it's definitely not a bad movie. The warmth, romance, humor, and emotional moments that made the show so special are all still here. My biggest issue is that the story simply feels too small for a feature film. It honestly could have been a special episode or, even better, another full season. The supporting characters barely get any meaningful screen time, leaving most of their storylines behind. I still had a great time watching it and I'll genuinely miss this franchise. I just wish the final chapter had aimed a little bigger. **3.5/5.**

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Wash Westmoreland

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Joe Locke

Charlie Spring

Kit Connor

Nick Nelson

William Gao

Tao Xu

Yasmin Finney

Elle Argent

Corinna Brown

Tara Jones

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Synopsis

Nick and Charlie are 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, their friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the bittersweet challenges of growing up and moving on. Can first loves really last forever?

Director: Wash Westmoreland
Producer: Brett Thomas
Screenwriter: Alice Oseman
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: See-Saw Films, Netflix
Genre: Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 17, 2026
Runtime: 1h 55m