When After Everything was first announced as the grand finale of the After saga, fans expected closure — the kind that would neatly wrap up Tessa and Hardin’s fiery love story. But instead of finality, the film’s ending has left audiences buzzing with one burning question: is this truly the end, or the beginning of a new chapter centered on their children?
The final scenes of After Everything suggest peace between the once-turbulent lovers. Hardin Scott (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) finally finds redemption and forgiveness, while Tessa Young (Josephine Langford) continues to build her own life, independent yet deeply connected to him. But it’s the time jump — a brief glimpse into their future together as parents — that has fans convinced the franchise isn’t over.
Social media platforms exploded with speculation after the film’s release. “They can’t tease us with that ending and not give us a sequel about their kids,” one fan wrote on X, while another joked, “I’m ready for After: The Next Generation — make it happen!”
Interestingly, these fan dreams might not be far from reality. Director Castille Landon has previously teased that the After universe could continue beyond Hardin and Tessa’s story. In fact, reports have hinted at a potential After spinoff focusing on their children, exploring how they navigate love under the shadow of their parents’ passionate and complicated legacy.
If such a sequel happens, it would be a natural evolution for the franchise — passing the torch to a new generation while honoring the saga’s emotional roots. After all, After has always been about the messy, transformative power of love, and that theme easily transcends generations.
For now, After Everything stands as both an ending and a beginning — a film that closes one door while quietly opening another. Whether or not audiences will get to see “After: The Next Generation” remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: fans aren’t ready to say goodbye to this world just yet.
