It might be Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke) forever, but viewers won’t see how the rest of the story plays out once theHeartstoppermovie comes out in 2026. Locke shared on his Instagram account that filming for the much-anticipated final chapter of the beloved romance series wrapped up, marking the end of the story that took the world by storm in 2021. In his post, Locke posted an image of himself and his co-star, Connor. The duo is walking down a flight of stairs in what happens to be an outdoor setting. “bye charlie x thankyou the movie will be titledHeartstopper: Forever, as shared by the streaming giant on their social media pages.
Heartstopper’s creator,Alice Oseman, spoke withTUDUMabout the movie and admitted that the change was initially concerning. “It’s something totally new and unknown, and yes, the runtime will be less than a TV season. Even I needed some time to process and come to terms with the change,” they said. However, there was a silver lining, one they discussed, saying:
“But once I began to see the entire vision, I knew it would be something even more beautiful than a regular season could achieve. We are feeling very ambitious about what is possible in a movie format. With no need for end-of-episode cliff-hangers or a new twist every episode, every part of Heartstopper can be elevated to a higher quality to create something memorable, sophisticated, and atmospheric.”
What’s Next for ‘Heartstopper’ Stars Joe Locke and Kit Connor?
The young stars have seen their careers take off in the wake of the success ofHeartstopper. From action blockbusters to Marvel, the duo has been part of major projects. In their next roles, Locke and Connor branch out into different genres and formats. Locke will next star inSamuel D. HunterandJack Serio’s playClarkston. He stars alongsideRuaridh Mollica(Sebastian) andSophie Melville. Meanwhile, Connor is attached tostar inRapture, a horror film directed byJonathan Tannahill. The film also starsManu Ríos(Elite)andWill Poulter (Warfare). He will also be seen inA Cuban Girl’s Guide to MurderandOne of Us
Heartstopper: Foreverdoes not have a release date yet, but is expected to premiere sometime in 2026. All three past seasons are available to stream on Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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