Need to knowThe feature-length Netflix film concludes the beloved Heartstopper series following three successful seasons08:53, 10 Jul 2026There's not much longer to wait for the final chapter in the Heartstopper franchise(Image: Netflix)Heartstopper Forever and its exact release date and time on NetflixHeartstopper fans are counting down to the beloved series' emotional finale as Netflix prepares to release the feature-length film, Heartstopper Forever. The movie will serve as the conclusion to the hit show after three successful seasons, picking up directly after Season 3's events.Stars Kit Connor (Nick Nelson) and Joe Locke (Charlie Spring) will take on executive producer roles for the first time alongside creator Alice Oseman. The film explores Nick and Charlie's relationship facing its biggest test yet as Nick prepares for university and Charlie finds new independence at school.Netflix's synopsis asks: "Can first loves really last forever?", which fans will have to tune in to find out the answer to. The film releases on Friday, July 17 at 8am.Creator Alice Oseman initially struggled with the format changing from a series to a film, admitting she "needed some time to process and come to terms with the change." However, she now believes the film is "something even more beautiful than a regular season could achieve."Oseman explained the movie format allows for elevated storytelling: "With no need for end-of-episode cliffhangers or a new twist every episode, every part of Heartstopper can be elevated to a higher quality." Fans are already getting emotional about the upcoming release, with one confessing online: "Thinking about Heartstopper Forever coming out next week and getting emotional."READ THE FULL STORY: Netflix's Heartstopper Forever release date and time as franchise finale now days away