The film will replace a fourth series and will conclude the Netflix adaptation of Alice Oseman’s graphic novels

Netflix’s adaptation of Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper will conclude with a feature film, instead of a fourth series with lead actors Joe Locke and Kit Connor also exec producing.

The final instalment in the Heartstopper story will be based on Oseman’s sixth and final (and as-yet unreleased) graphic novel, telling the story of Nick, Charlie and their friends.

The news was revealed by Netflix today, 22 April, marking the third anniversary of the launch of Series One. The series and the concluding feature are produced by See-Saw Films.

Wash Westmoreland joins as director, with lead actors Kit Connor and Joe Locke also serving as executive producers alongside Patrick Walters, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Alice Oseman, Euros Lyn and lead actors Locke and Connor.

The official synopsis 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?

Oseman said: “I am completely overjoyed that we will get to tell the end of the Heartstopper story. I’m so grateful to everyone who has worked hard to make this possible and to the incredible fans of Heartstopper for your patience and passion. I cannot wait to bring this story to a magical conclusion.”