Heartstopper fans, grab the tissues — the final volume of Alice Oseman’s beloved queer romance is officially on the way.
On Wednesday (24 September), Oseman took to social media to announce the release date for Volume 6, confirming that the concluding chapter in Nick and Charlie’s story will hit shelves on 2 July 2026.
In a charming Instagram video, Oseman flips through a Heartstopper 2026 calendar before marking July 2nd with a note:
“Vol. 6 release day!!”
In the caption, Oseman wrote:
“Heartstopper Volume 6 will be released on the 2nd July 2026 🍂 Almost time to say goodbye to Heartstopper… Still drawing it right now and having a great time!!! But I will be very sad when it’s over 🥲”
A Bittersweet Farewell
Oseman began writing Heartstopper in 2016 as a webcomic, following the gentle, affirming love story of Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson, two teens first introduced in their 2014 debut novel, Solitaire.
Since then, Heartstopper has grown into a global phenomenon, published in print, translated into 39 languages, and selling over 10 million copies worldwide — not to mention its hit Netflix adaptation.
Volume 6: The Final Chapter
The official synopsis for Heartstopper Volume 6 reads:
“Everyone in school knows Nick and Charlie. Everyone knows they’re going to be together forever.
But Charlie’s busy with his bid to become head boy. And while Nick is preparing to leave for college, he’s starting to wonder who he’ll be… without Charlie.”
In a heartfelt comment accompanying the announcement, Oseman reflected on the journey:
“It truly is the end of an era. I have worked on Heartstopper, in one way or another, for the best part of a decade. What started as a fun side-project has become something bigger than I could ever possibly have imagined.”
“It has been a dream come true to watch fans across the globe accept Nick, Charlie and the whole gang into their hearts. I’m blown away to see how this love story has positively impacted, and been embraced by, so many people, and I hope we can see that joy continue, even after we close this final chapter.”
“I just can’t wait for everyone to read it in July!”
