Overview
- Netflix launched the formal promotion on Tuesday by confirming a July 17, 2026 release date, releasing a first-look image of Nick and Charlie, and announcing the film’s official runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes.
- The movie picks up after season 3 and centers on Nick preparing for university while Charlie finishes school, exploring the pressures and doubts of a long-distance first love.
- Creator Alice Oseman wrote the script and has defended choosing a single, feature-length film so the finale can emphasize tone and memory without episodic cliffhangers.
- Core cast members return and the film includes veteran actors such as Olivia Colman, Anna Maxwell Martin, and Derek Jacobi, with leads Kit Connor and Joe Locke credited as executive producers.
- Netflix plans additional promotional assets ahead of the July premiere and the film’s rollout will test whether a single movie can satisfy a devoted global fanbase used to multi-episode seasons.