Heartstopper Forever has a brilliantly unexpected The Odyssey Easter egg in new Netflix movie and it's not just that they both have the same release date

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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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What do Heartstopper Forever and The Odyssey have in common? Aside from the same release date, there's a clever Greek Easter egg hidden in the new
Netflix movie.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Disclaimer Spoilers for Heartstopper Forever ahead. July 17 was a fantastic day for anyone who loves the movies. Not only did we have the release of Christopher Nolan 's epic The Odyssey , but Netflix has wrapped up one of its most beloved IPs with a full-length feature in Heartstopper Forever .

Clearly, these are two very separate events. The Odyssey is set to be a theatrical phenomenon, currently screening in IMAX 70mm around the world, and is set to take at least $200 million at the international box office across its opening weekend. Meanwhile, Heartstopper fans will be streaming Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie's (Joe Locke) final farewell from the comfort of their
own homes. The series has swapped format after its original three TV seasons, but the movie runtime is still equivalent to around 4.5 episodes. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

If you're anything like me, you'll be doing both in a double bill that not even Barbenheimer could touch the sides of. But what if I told you there's a direct nod to The Odyssey in Heartstopper Forever if you know where to look? Charlie's Odyssey poster in Heartstopper Forever is the perfect nod to the Christopher Nolan movie wonder if there'll also be a heartstopper poster in the odyssey movie xx pic.twitter.com/txBu76z3Jj June 16, 2026 When Nick and Charlie briefly break up, Charlie spends a great deal of time in bed to try and keep his problems at bay. When friends Elle (Yasmin Finney), Isaac (Tobie Donovan), and Tao (William Gao) arrive to stage an intervention, we see a poster of The Odyssey hanging above Charlie's head. You may like Heartstopper Forever ending explained: do Nick and Charlie break up in new Netflix movie? Netflix shares trailer for Heartstopper Forever, with new interactive feature for fans Heartstopper Forever review: Netflix will make fans happy with final frisky farewell

This isn't a detail we've seen in the previous three seasons, so I'd like to think that it is a direct Easter egg nod to the Nolan movie's release
despite this not being confirmed.

"Wonder if there'll also be a Heartstopper poster in The Odyssey movie," one fan joked on X/Twitter , who also spotted the background detail. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

As with everything Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman has put her name to, the detail in Heartstopper Forever is nothing short of beautiful. The Odyssey reference isn't the only Easter egg you'll spot in the movie, but not more spoilers here... make sure you read our ending explainer to catch up on what you might have missed.

Are this week's movie releases going to join forces to become a legitimate double bill? I highly doubt it. But the fact that two such separate creations can briefly come together to share a wonderful moment is a testament to the power of cinema and creating meaningful art. Today's best Netflix deals Netflix - Standard with adverts 4.99 /mth View at Netflix Netflix Standard 10.99 /mth View at Netflix Netflix Premium 17.99 /mth View at Netflix Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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