Alice Oseman confirmed that Heartstopper Forever, the upcoming film based on her beloved graphic novels, will diverge from the events of Heartstopper Volume Six. Speaking at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Oseman revealed that the adaptation draws from both Volume Six and the novella Nick and Charlie, but takes a “slightly different path” for the ending.
While Volume Six and the novella both explore Nick and Charlie’s relationship as they transition into adulthood and navigate Nick leaving for university, Oseman said the film needed a unique approach.
“I’ve talked a little bit about how it has been very difficult to implement the events of the novella in Volume Six. In the film, I have found a different way to approach this problem.”
They teased that fans can expect “quite a few surprises” even after reading the final book.
“There is a point in the movie where we slightly diverge from Volume Six and it takes a slightly different path to get to the ending. So even once you read Volume Six, there will still be quite a few surprises in the movie waiting for you.”
According to Netflix, the film will wrap up Nick and Charlie’s journey. After Season 3, the couple is 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, Nick and Charlie’s friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the bittersweet challenges of growing up and moving on.
Heartstopper Forever officially wrapped filming in July and is set for release in 2026.
