For fans of the After movie franchise, the emotional rollercoaster of Tessa and Hardin’s love story has been nothing short of addictive. After the intense heartbreak and revelations in After We Fell (2021), many were left wondering: Is there another movie after After We Fell? The answer is yes — and the story doesn’t stop there.
Immediately following After We Fell, the saga continues with After Ever Happy, released in 2022. This fourth installment picks up right where the previous film ended, diving deeper into the emotional chaos that defines Tessa and Hardin’s turbulent relationship. In After Ever Happy, Hardin’s world unravels after discovering a shattering family secret. Meanwhile, Tessa finds herself emotionally drained, questioning whether love alone is enough to save someone unwilling to be saved.
The film explores their individual struggles, as both characters attempt to heal from their own trauma. While their connection remains intense, the question of whether they’re meant to be together looms larger than ever. Their journey toward self-discovery and maturity takes center stage, offering some of the series’ most heartfelt and grounded moments.
But just when fans thought the series had reached its final chapter, the filmmakers surprised everyone with After Everything in 2023. Unlike the previous four films, After Everything isn’t based directly on Anna Todd’s original novels. Instead, it was created as an original sequel — a sort of epilogue focusing primarily on Hardin’s journey after the events of After Ever Happy.
In After Everything, we see a more introspective Hardin. Dealing with guilt and searching for redemption, he travels to Portugal to make amends with a former flame he hurt before meeting Tessa. While Tessa is still very much a part of the story emotionally, her on-screen role is minimal. This final installment is less about their romance and more about Hardin’s personal growth, closure, and a final answer to whether he can truly change — not for love, but for himself.
The reception to After Everything was mixed among fans. Some missed the passionate chemistry between Tessa and Hardin, while others appreciated the mature tone and emotional growth the film portrayed. Either way, it was a meaningful farewell to a character who began as broken and toxic but evolved into someone capable of empathy and reflection.
