Comparing Exit 8 vs Heartstopper Forever. Heartstopper Forever leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Exit 8 | Heartstopper Forever |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Story Inc. / AOI Pro. | See-Saw Films / Netflix |
| Franchise | The Exit 8 | Heartstopper |
| Release Date | 2026-04-10 | 2026-07-17 |
| Runtime | 95 min | 114 min |
| Certification | PG-13 | — |
| Genres | Psychological Horror, Mystery, Thriller | Romance, Coming-of-Age, Drama |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kochi, Naru Asanuma, Kotone Hanase, Nana Komatsu | Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Corinna Brown |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 8.8/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 5 | 992 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | — | — |
| Worldwide Gross | $44,000,000 | — |
| Awards | 4 | 0 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Shudder, AMC+ | Netflix |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Confirmed 95-minute runtime; Highly acclaimed video-game adaptation; Distinctive liminal-space horror; Strong psychologi... | Confirmed 114-minute runtime; Final chapter of a highly searched Netflix romance; Kit Connor and Joe Locke return as Nic... |
| Cons | The repetitive setting may not appeal to every viewer; The film is deliberately ambiguous; Viewers expecting constant ac... | The 114-minute film is shorter than a full television season; The story depends heavily on familiarity with the previous... |