The emotional rollercoaster that is After Ever Happy, the fourth film in the hit After franchise, left fans breathless and full of questions—especially one burning inquiry: Will there be a Part 2? The answer, while not entirely straightforward, promises both closure and a new beginning for the passionate yet complicated love story of Hardin and Tessa.
Let’s unravel what’s been confirmed, what’s rumored, and what it all means for Hessa’s future on screen. After Ever Happy didn’t conclude with a traditional “happily ever after.” Instead, it offered a more mature, realistic resolution that focused on personal growth. Tessa and Hardin, scarred by years of emotional turbulence, finally confront the consequences of their actions and take steps to heal—individually.
In After Everything, we find Hardin a few years down the line, still haunted by his past, still grappling with his identity outside of his relationship with Tessa. The film offers a deeper exploration of Hardin’s emotional arc and his attempt to find redemption and peace. While Tessa is still very much a presence in his life, this installment shifts the narrative weight more heavily onto Hardin, giving viewers insight into his healing journey post-Hessa.
After Everything was promoted as the final chapter of Hardin and Tessa’s story. Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin, who have brought the couple to life for half a decade, have both expressed gratitude and a sense of completion after wrapping this final installment. So, in terms of seeing these two actors portray Hessa again? It’s likely the end. However, the After universe might not be done just yet. Author Anna Todd has hinted at other projects set in the After world, including a prequel focusing on a younger Hardin (based on her novel Before), as well as a spin-off involving the next generation—potentially following Hardin and Tessa’s children.
The demand for a Part 2 or extended continuation of After Ever Happy isn’t just about fan service. It’s a testament to the emotional resonance that Tessa and Hardin’s relationship has cultivated. Audiences have grown with them, cried with them, and, at times, screamed at the screen in frustration. Their messy, passionate, often toxic love story struck a chord with young adults navigating similar complexities in their own relationships. And while After Everything offers more depth and a mature resolution, many viewers still crave more clarity—more time with Hessa as a couple, more exploration of their potential family life, and maybe, just maybe, the definitive happily-ever-after.
Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Josephine Langford have largely remained tight-lipped about future installments. However, in interviews, both have expressed satisfaction with where the story ends, even if it leaves some things to the imagination. Director Castille Landon, who helmed the last several films in the franchise, has been more vocal, stating that the goal was to tell a story that felt real—not just romantic. According to Landon, After Everything is intentionally open-ended in some ways, because real life doesn’t tie itself up in perfect bows. Still, she hasn’t ruled out returning to the After world with new characters. “There’s so much emotional richness to explore,” she noted. “Whether with these characters or others connected to them.”
If you’re part of the army of fans hoping for another film—whether it’s Hessa’s married life, a story about their kids, or even a full-on reboot—there’s good news: your voice matters. Fan enthusiasm has driven the After series since the beginning, turning Wattpad fiction into a global film franchise. Streaming numbers, DVD sales, and social media campaigns all play a role in determining whether production companies take a chance on new content. So, keep tweeting, streaming, and talking about After. If there’s one thing Hollywood listens to, it’s fan demand.
So, will there be an After Ever Happy Part 2? Technically, yes—it’s called After Everything, and it gives fans an emotional, reflective closing chapter to the Hessa story. But if you’re hoping for an ongoing saga, this may be where the curtain falls on Tessa and Hardin as we know them. Still, in the world of cinema—and especially in the world of Wattpad-adapted content—anything is possible. Whether it’s a prequel, a spin-off, or a surprise revival, the After universe may yet return.
