Comparing Heartstopper Forever vs The Drama. Heartstopper Forever leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Heartstopper Forever | The Drama |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | See-Saw Films / Netflix | Square Peg / A24 |
| Franchise | Heartstopper | — |
| Release Date | 2026-07-17 | 2026-04-03 |
| Runtime | 114 min | 105 min |
| Certification | — | — |
| Genres | Romance, Coming-of-Age, Drama | Romance, Black Comedy, Drama |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Corinna Brown | Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, Hailey Gates |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 9.0/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 1,286 | 20 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | — | $28,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | — | $123,000,000 |
| Awards | 0 | 0 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Netflix | HBO Max, Apple TV, Apple TV, Prime Video |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Confirmed 114-minute runtime; Final chapter of a highly searched Netflix romance; Kit Connor and Joe Locke return as Nic... | Confirmed 105-minute runtime; Strong performances from Zendaya and Robert Pattinson; Distinctive uncomfortable black-com... |
| Cons | The 114-minute film is shorter than a full television season; The story depends heavily on familiarity with the previous... | The central revelation is deliberately provocative and divisive; The film's uncomfortable tone may frustrate viewers exp... |