Comparing Heartstopper Forever vs Obsession. Heartstopper Forever leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Heartstopper Forever | Obsession |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | See-Saw Films / Netflix | Capstone Studios / Tea Shop Productions / Under the Shell / Blumhouse Productions |
| Franchise | Heartstopper | Obsession |
| Release Date | 2026-07-17 | 2026-05-15 |
| Runtime | 114 min | 109 min |
| Certification | — | R |
| Genres | Romance, Coming-of-Age, Drama | Horror, Supernatural, Thriller, Romance |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Corinna Brown | Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, Andy Richter |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 9.0/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 1,317 | 69 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | — | $750,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | — | $427,000,000 |
| Awards | 0 | 0 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Netflix | Peacock, Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Confirmed 114-minute runtime; Final chapter of a highly searched Netflix romance; Kit Connor and Joe Locke return as Nic... | Distinctive supernatural wish concept; Breakout performance from Inde Navarrette; Strong psychological and relationship... |
| Cons | The 114-minute film is shorter than a full television season; The story depends heavily on familiarity with the previous... | Graphic violence may be too intense for some viewers; The characters make deliberately frustrating moral choices; The re... |