Netflix has officially announced that the hit series Heartstopper — starring Kit Connor as Nick Nelson and Joe Locke as Charlie Spring — will conclude with a feature film, thus not returning for a full fourth season.
Sign up for the PRIDE.com Newsletter to get a candid take on what’s fresh and fun in LGBTQ+ culture this week!
Netflix's official blog, Tudum, reports that this movie finale will take place right after the ending of Heartstopper season 3 in which Nick and Charlie elevated their relationship to a new level. The movie's official logline reads:
"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?" the Heartstopper's film description concludes.
Which actors are coming back for the 'Heartstopper' movie finale?
Kit Connor in a promotional image for Heartstopper.Joseph Sinclair/Netflix
Tudum reports that the two main stars of Heartstopper, Kit Connor and Joe Locke, are returning for this feature film finale.
Not only are they reprising their roles as Nick and Charlie, respectively, but the actors are also being credited as executive producers in this feature film — as noted by Netflix.
In turn, it's worth noting that Tudum has not confirmed which other actors — besides Connor and Locke — are returning for this final installment. "Keep coming back to Tudum for more official cast announcements," the blog post reads.
When is the 'Heartstopper' finale being released on Netflix?
Joe Locke in promotional image for Heartstopper.Joseph Sinclair/Netflix
Netflix did not reveal a release date for the Heartstopper movie finale, but noted in a press release that filming will begin this summer 2025.
Euros Lyn, the director of seasons 1 and 2 of Heartstopper, will serve as an executive producer for the feature film as well. However, Wash Westmoreland (Still Alice) has been tapped to direct this cinematic finale.
What did 'Heartstopper' creator Alice Oseman say about the hit TV show ending with a movie?
Alice Oseman at a screening for Netflix's Heartstopper.Netflix/Sama Kai
Alice Oseman, author of the Heartstopper series of graphic novels and showrunner of the hit Netflix show, shared this announcement in an Instagram post as well.
"We are making a feature film to conclude the Heartstopper screen adaptation, based on Heartstopper Volume 6 and the 'Nick and Charlie' novella," Oseman writes. "We are getting to tell the end of the story!!! I'm deeply relieved and so excited about this new creative venture. I've written the script and we’re hard at work already. I know you'll have a lot of questions, and I'll be able to talk about it more very soon, but for now let's CELEBRATE! Heartstopper is getting its ending!"
An official statement from Oseman has also been shared by Netflix, which reads:
"I am completely overjoyed that we will get to tell the end of the Heartstopper story. 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."
The first three seasons of Heartstopper are streaming on Netflix.
Kit Connor in a promotional image for Heartstopper.Joseph Sinclair/Netflix
Joe Locke in promotional image for Heartstopper.Joseph Sinclair/Netflix
Alice Oseman at a screening for Netflix's Heartstopper.Netflix/Sama Kai
