Netflix’sHeartstoppermovie has a major filming update, as Joe Locke and Kit Connor share behind-the-scenes photos. Debuting in 2022 as a TV series based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novel,Heartstopperrose to critical acclaim, primarily following the love story of Charlie Spring (Locke) and Nick Nelson (Connor). However,Heartstopper’splannedseason 4has been replaced with a movie.
Now,Connorhas revealed via his Instagram story thattheHeartstoppermovie has officially wrapped. Sharing a selfie of himself and Locke on set in Charlie’s bedroom, highlighted by the neon “MUSIC” sign, Connor captioned the picture “wrapped” followed by a heart emoji. He then added, “thank you for everything.” Check out the official image below:
Lockealso joined Conner in posting an official farewell to his character, showing a candid photo of the pair on some steps behind a row of beach huts, with the caption, “bye charlie x thank you .” Locke also added the post to his Instagram story, stating “wrapped forever” and reaffirming the status of theHeartstoppermovie.
Netflixalso confirmedHeartstopperhas completed filming, and thatthe movie, officially titledHeartstopper Forever, will be released in 2026. Their post is included below:
What This Means For The Heartstopper Movie
It’s An Emotional Goodbye For Connor And Locke
It has been nearly one year sinceHeartstopperseason 3 ended, having been released in October 2024. Therefore, fans are eager to see the conclusion of Charlie and Nick’s story, and the supporting characters.Season 3 left off with Charlie making headway in his recovery and reconciling with his mother, while Nick, Elle, Tara, and Imogen consider university options.
The movie will followHeartstopper’s sixth and finalgraphic novel, and Oseman has confirmed it will find both Nick and Charlie facing the uncertainties of the future. Though some adaptations have continued on beyond their source material, it is clear thatHeartstopper Foreverwill be the end of the road for Nick and Charlie.
The series has been a breakout success for rising stars Locke and Connor, and from their posts, it is clear thatthis conclusion means a lot to them. They will likely continue to share special peeks at the movie as its release gets closer.
Our Take On The Heartstopper Movie News
Early 2026 Should Be Very Exciting For Heartstopper Fans
WithHeartstopper Foreverwrapping filming, this meanswe could see this exciting conclusion quite soon. Previous seasons of the show have been released on Netflix annually, although the movie will take a different length of time due to its format. However, with a 2026 release now confirmed, it seems likely that theHeartstoppermovie could be released within the first half of the year.
The film will be directed by British director Wash Westmoreland, known for 2014’sStill Alice, and will continue in the same vein as the series, with Oseman as writer. With the titleHeartstopper Forever, it sounds like this will be an emotional and satisfying ending to the fan-favorite story, and more behind-the-scenes peeks should emerge soon.
