After Movies in Order: Complete Viewing Guide (2025)

There’s something about a love story that keeps you clicking “next episode” even when you know the ending isn’t tidy. The After film series, adapted from Anna Todd’s Wattpad sensation, has drawn millions into the stormy relationship between Tessa Young and Hardin Scott across five movies released between 2019 and 2023. Whether you’re catching up before a binge session or trying to settle a debate about the final film, this guide lays out the correct order, the persistent rumor about a sixth movie, and exactly where the story — and the franchise — actually ends.

Number of released films: 5 ·
First film release year: 2019 ·
Latest film release year: 2023 ·
Final film title: After Everything (2023) ·
Cumulative box office (estimated): Over $300 million

Five films, one straightforward chronology: the After series follows release order without any timeline jumps or flashback twists that would shuffle the watchlist.

The implication: the entire story is contained in five movies — no cliffhangers, no dangling threads — which makes the “sixth movie” question all the more notable.

What Are the 5 Movies of After?

The After film series comprises five feature films released between 2019 and 2023, each adapting one of Anna Todd’s novels. The series stars Josephine Langford as Tessa Young and Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Hardin Scott (Rotten Tomatoes).

After (2019)

• Release date: April 12, 2019 (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Director: Jenny Gage
• Plot: Tessa Young, a dedicated college freshman, meets mysterious Hardin Scott and their tumultuous relationship begins.

After We Collided (2020)

• Release date: October 23, 2020 (IMDb: After We Collided)
• Director: Roger Kumble
• Plot: Tessa and Hardin navigate trust issues and betrayal as their pasts resurface.

After We Fell (2021)

• Release date: September 30, 2021 (IMDb: After We Fell)
• Director: Castille Landon
• Plot: Secrets from Hardin’s family history complicate their relationship.

After Ever Happy (2022)

• Release date: August 10, 2022 (theatrical in U.S. on September 7, 2022) (IMDb: After Ever Happy)
• Director: Castille Landon
• Plot: Tessa and Hardin face career choices and family drama that test their commitment.

After Everything (2023)

• Release date: September 13, 2023 (IMDb: After Everything)
• Director: Castille Landon
• Plot: The final chapter of Tessa and Hardin’s story, drawing the five-film arc to a close.

The implication: the five movies form a complete arc with no gaps.

What Is the Correct Order to Watch the After Movies?

The correct viewing order follows the release sequence exactly. The story is linear: each movie picks up where the previous one ended (Collider (entertainment news)).

1. Step 1: After (2019) — start at the college meeting.
2. Step 2: After We Collided (2020) — deepening drama and fallout.
3. Step 3: After We Fell (2021) — family secrets emerge.
4. Step 4: After Ever Happy (2022) — career vs. love.
5. Step 5: After Everything (2023) — series finale.

The catch: unlike some franchises with prequels or flashback episodes, the After films don’t require any reordering. A new viewer can simply start with 2019’s After and proceed numerically.

Is After 5 the Last Movie? (The Future of the Series)

After Everything (2023) was marketed as the conclusion of the main series, and both producers and cast have confirmed that no sixth movie is in development (Entertainment Weekly (industry magazine)). Hero Fiennes Tiffin said in a 2023 interview, “It feels like the end of an era, and we wanted to give the fans the closure they deserve” (Entertainment Weekly). Anna Todd herself stated in 2024 that “there are no plans for another movie. The story ends where it ends” (Anna Todd, author, on social media).

Confirmed: After Everything is the final film

The fifth film provides a definitive ending to Hardin and Tessa’s arc. No post‑credits scene sets up a sequel.

Why a sixth movie is not happening

Studio representatives have not announced any sequel. The cast has moved on to other projects. The novel series also ends with five books, leaving no source material for a sixth film.

Possible spin-offs or prequels

A potential prequel titled Before was mentioned by Anna Todd in earlier interviews but has never been greenlit. As of 2025, no official production announcements exist.

The pattern: all official sources confirm the series is concluded, leaving no room for a direct sequel.

Where Can You Watch the After Movies?

All five After movies are available on Netflix in many regions, though availability is region‑dependent and may change over time (Netflix (streaming platform)). Additionally, the first film is also on Amazon Prime Video, and all titles can be purchased or rented on digital storefronts like Apple TV and Google Play.

• Netflix: Check your local library — most regions have all five films.
• Amazon Prime Video: After Everything is available as a Prime Video title (Prime Video catalog).
• Other platforms: Rent or buy on Apple TV, Vudu, or Google Play.

The trade-off: streaming convenience comes with licensing uncertainty. If you want to own the series, consider digital purchase — that way you avoid regional shifting.

Who Did Tessa Lose Her Virginity To? (Key Plot Points)

In the first film, After (2019), Tessa Young loses her virginity to Hardin Scott after a period of tension and manipulation. This scene is pivotal to the plot and marks the start of their complex, often toxic relationship (Rotten Tomatoes). The moment is portrayed as both a betrayal (Hardin initially made a bet to win her over) and the foundation of the emotional turmoil that drives the next four films.

For fans of the After series, the choice is straightforward: watch the five films in release order and accept that the saga is complete. The persistent rumor of a sixth movie has no foundation in studio plans or source material. For anyone hoping for more content, the only realistic path is a prequel that has not yet been greenlit — and may never be.