Netflix Announces Heartstopper Film Release Date

 has unveiled the release date for the highly anticipated Heartstopper film - almost two years on from series three hitting the streaming platform.

Based on Alice Oseman's graphic novel, the premise follows teenage boys Nick and Charlie, who develop a romantic relationship.

The - with the third series launching in October 2024.

However, the story will conclude with finale film Heartstopper Forever, which was announced last year.

It will officially be landing on Netflix on July 17, while directed by Wash Westmoreland.

A synopsis for the film reads: 'Nick and Charlie are 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, their friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the bittersweet challenges of growing up and moving on. 

'Can first loves really last forever?'

Returning cast members include Kit Connor and Joe Locke, reprising their respective roles as Nick and Charlie.

Also appearing are William Gao (Tao Xu), Yasmin Finney (Elle Argent), Tobie Donovan (Isaac Henderson), Corinna Brown (Tara Jones) and Kizzy Edgell (Darcy Olsson).

Rounding out the ensemble are Jenny Walser (Tori Spring), Rhea Norwood (Imogen Heaney) and Leila Khan (Sahar Zahid).

Meanwhile, Motherland and Ludwig star Anna Maxwell Martin replaces Olivia Colman as Nick's mother Sarah.

Elsewhere, Heartstopper fans when Netflix launched series three back in October 2024.

The plotline followed the relationship between Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke) as it reached the next level.

Although the focus on Charlie's worsening eating disorder and Nick's attempts to left a lasting impact on fans, with some saying they 'spent the whole day sobbing' after watching.

One line in particular left fans distraught - when Nick's auntie gave him advice on how to approach Charlie about his eating disorder and care for him.

'Love can't cure mental illness,' she said, before adding: 'Sometimes people more support than one person can give.'

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, after watching the series, fans said: 'Just finished #Heartstopper season 3 and safe to say it hit me deep in my soul. i will be in bed for the rest of the day probably sobbing,';

'"love can't cure a mental illness" I cried so much in this scene, it was absolutely amazing. Kit Connor thank you for being the perfect Nick Nelson,';

'Oh the love can’t cure a mental illness scene was so beyond my expectations,'; 'watching heartstopper s3 and i'm feeling a lot,';

'Ending of Heartstopper S3E3 has me in absolute shambles. Can I make it through ONE episode without bawling my eyes out? PLEASE?! Joe Locke & Kit Connor have absolutely knocked this out the park with these emotional scenes,';

'@AliceOseman #Heartstopper is literally the most educational thing ever. I feel like this has really been missing in this world and it helps so many people with understanding. It's a masterpiece,';

'I'm not even half way through season 3 of Heartstopper but it is already taking me out emotionally. I knew this season would feel different but I didn't think it would be as emotinal as it is currently making me feel,';

'As someone who’s suffered with the same illness as charlie this season of heartstopper is hitting HARD i can’t stop crying watch at your own risk i swear to god i’m gonna simply die THE MUSIC THIS SEASON ASWELL IM A WRECK.'