With five films already released, the After franchise has grown into one of the most widely discussed young-adult romance series of its era. After the emotional journey of After (2019), After We Collided (2020), After We Fell (2021), After Ever Happy (2022), and the prequel-style finale After Everything (2023), fans around the world are asking the same question: Is there another movie coming? And what exactly is next for the After universe?
1. A New Sequel Is in Development — But Not About Hardin & Tessa
Voltage Pictures has confirmed that a new film set in the After universe is currently in development. However, this upcoming project will not continue the story of Hardin Scott and Tessa Young.
Instead, the film will introduce a new generation of characters, expanding the world of After with a storyline connected to the original series but not centered on Hessa. The project is now in the script-development phase, with casting expected to focus on younger, fresh faces.
2. The Hardin Scott Prequel — Officially Confirmed
One of the most anticipated upcoming installments is the prequel about Hardin Scott’s teenage years, inspired by Anna Todd’s novel Before.
This film is set to explore:
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Hardin’s emotional past
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His earliest relationships
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The trauma and experiences that shaped him long before he met Tessa
While the project has been publicly announced, it does not yet have an official release date, though development is actively moving forward.
3. The Hessa Children Spin-off — Still in Discussion
Anna Todd has previously revealed that discussions are underway regarding a potential spin-off set 20 years later, focusing on:
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Hardin and Tessa’s life as adults
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Their now-grown children
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A brand-new romance centered on the next generation
This concept has strong fan interest, but it remains in the discussion stage only and has not entered production.
4. Will Hardin and Tessa Ever Return?
While After Everything serves as the official end of the Hessa saga, both the writers and the production team have hinted that fans may not have seen the last of the iconic couple.
In interviews, Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Josephine Langford have said they would be open to returning in cameo roles if the story is right, though a direct continuation of their main storyline is not currently planned.
5. What Fans Can Look Forward To
Based on official announcements and development updates, the future of the franchise may include:
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A darker, more dramatic Hardin-centered prequel
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A new sequel about the next generation
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Possible surprise cameos from the original cast
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A shift toward more mature, character-driven storytelling
⭐ Is There an After 6?
▶️ No — not in the sense of a direct sequel continuing Hardin and Tessa’s story.
▶️ Yes — if you count the prequels and expanded-universe films currently in development.
The After universe is not ending; it’s evolving — and fans can expect more stories, more drama, and more emotional twists in the years ahead.
