“Heartstopper” is concluding with a feature film slated to be its final chapter, based on Alice Oseman’s upcoming volume six. Netflix announced this on X, stating that the film will see Kit Connor and Joe Locke return as Nick and Charlie, and both will serve as executive producers. Oseman has written the script, with Wash Westmoreland directing; filming begins this summer. The movie will explore Nick and Charlie’s relationship challenges as they face long-distance hurdles while transitioning to university life. “Heartstopper” has garnered acclaim for its authentic portrayal of LGBTQ+ experiences throughout its three-season run.
“Heartstopper” is reaching its conclusion, with the final chapter being adapted into a feature film.
The popular Netflix series, which aired for three seasons, made the exciting announcement on Tuesday morning. “‘Heartstopper’ will return, bigger than ever,” the streamer shared on X. “A ‘Heartstopper’ movie, our concluding chapter based on Alice Oseman’s forthcoming volume six, is on the way!!!”
Additional details were shared in an article on Netflix’s Tudum, confirming that Kit Connor and Joe Locke will reprise their roles as Nick and Charlie, also serving as executive producers. “Heartstopper” creator Oseman has written the script, with “Still Alice” director Wash Westmoreland at the helm, and filming is scheduled to commence this summer.
“I am absolutely thrilled that we will get to share the conclusion of the ‘Heartstopper’ story,” Oseman expressed in a statement. “I’m immensely grateful to everyone who has worked diligently to make this happen and to the amazing fans of Heartstopper for your patience and enthusiasm. I look forward to bringing this story to a magical resolution.”
As reported by Tudum, the “Heartstopper” movie will continue from where Season 3 concluded in October, with Nick and Charlie deeply in love. “However, with Nick set to leave for university and Charlie discovering newfound independence at school, the challenges of a long-distance relationship start to loom over them,” the synopsis states. “Doubts begin to surface, presenting their relationship with its greatest challenge yet.”
Throughout its three seasons, “Heartstopper” has garnered both critical and commercial praise, especially for its representation of LGBTQ+ characters and themes. Regarding the show’s depiction of sexuality in Season 3, Variety critic Aramide Tinubu wrote: “In showcasing the complete spectrum of sexual exploration (not merely acts of penetration) but also the conversations, enjoyment, affection, kissing, awkwardness, and cuddling, ‘Heartstopper’ dismantles the reactionary taboos surrounding teen sex and instead portrays it as it ought to be: a delightful and exhilarating human experience.”