The After film series consists of American romantic dramas based on the Anna Todd-authored After novels. The plot centers around the positive and negative experiences of a romantic relationship between a young couple named Tessa and Hardin. Over the events of their courtship, the pair overcome their various differences, all while strengthening their plans to build a future together.
| After | |
|---|---|
 Official film series logo | |
| Based on | After series by Anna Todd |
| Starring | Josephine Langford Hero Fiennes Tiffin |
Release date | 2019-present |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $42 million (3 films) |
| Box office | $168.9 million (5 films) |
Though the films have been met with negative reviews from critics, they have attained a fanbase and fared well financially. Their monetary successes have led the associated production studios to green-light production on multiple installments at the same time.[1][2]
The series will continue with another sequel and a prequel, both currently in development.[3]
Films
editAfter (2019)
editTessa prides herself as an accomplished dedicated student and responsible daughter, and has always been a loyal girlfriend to her high school boyfriend. When she ventures away to college however, this is all called into question when she meets a brooding and mysterious guy named Hardin. Through an eventful series of romantic encounters, Tessa questions what she believed, her character, and what she wants in her future.[4][5]
After We Collided (2020)
editFollowing a passionate start to their relationship, Tessa and Hardin have experienced tumultuous differences, and an on-off series of courtships. Despite this the pair repeatedly return to each other, believing that their love has helped them to find a pathway to building a lasting relationship. Though Hardin can be mean, Tessa is drawn to him. Hardin struggles to work through his dark familial past, and in managing his anger issues. As his life experiences come to light, Tessa questions their future together. When she crashes her car following an argument, Hardin begins to believe he will only bring her harm.[6][7]
After We Fell (2021)
editWhen Tessa's alcoholic absent-father re-enters her life, she and Hardin try to develop a relationship with him. As Tessa plans to move away for a job opportunity, the pair's relationship once again grows strained. As they drift apart they begin to explore romantic interests in other people, all while becoming jealous of each other's potential suitors. Though they consider other options, they eventually reconcile. As they decide to get back together, revelations of Hardin's true family lead the couple on a new adventure.[8][9][10]
After Ever Happy (2022)
editThough they have had a variety of difficulties throughout their relationship, Tessa and Hardin find their love has only grown stronger. When they discover that they both have secrets regarding their respective families and upbringings, they realize that they're not so different as they had initially thought. Their time together has balanced each of their strengths and weaknesses; Tessa is no longer the simple good girl and Hardin has overcome his cruel rigid exterior. Despite this, they continue to work through their new differences, while determined to create a family together.[9][11][12]
After Everything (2023)
editHardin is heartbroken that Tessa wants to move on and not be with Hardin while Hardin wants to be with her, Tessa tells Hardin to move on. Hardin goes to Lisbon, Portugal to make Natalie forgive him for everything he did to her, when he comes face to face with Natalie, Natalie wants him gone. Hardin comes across Sebastian (Natalie's friend) and hates Hardin and says to him "if it was up to me you would rot in jail" and later on Hardin ends up in jail because he keeps fighting Sebastian. Whether Hardin and Tessa will be together after these situations remains a mystery.[13]
Future (2024)
editIn April 2021, it was announced that two additional installments were in development, a prequel and a sequel scheduled to film back-to-back in fall 2021. The films were confirmed to be written and directed by Castille Landon.[3][14] In June of the same year, the filmmaker stated that she would continue work on the film series after first completing principal photography on an original script centered around a MMA love story.[15]
Before (2025)
editIn 2021, Landon revealed information about a prequel, Before, based on the novella of the same name, which revolves around Hardin before he met Tessa. The project will detail a "larger conversation", with a more expanded plot including the character's trauma and family life. As the film will portray the character at a younger age, Fiennes Tiffin will not reprise the role.[14]
Untitled sequel
editInspired by the details of the epilogue from After Ever Happy, the plot will center around the next-generation of the Scott family. The primary characters of the film will be Emery and Auden Scott, and their cousin Addy. Hardin and Tessa will feature into the plot, though as supporting characters as the parents of Emery and Auden; while Tiffin and Langford will not reprise the respective roles. Writer/director Landon stated the film will explore "carry[ing] the sins of [the] parents...trying to break out of that." Though the story will have less source material than the previous adaptations the filmmaker stated that it will "stay truthful" to past installments.[14]
| Film | U.S. release date | Director | Screenwriter(s) | Producers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| After | April 12, 2019 | Jenny Gage | Jenny Gage, Tom Betterton, Susan McMartin & Tamara Chestna | Anna Todd, Aron Levitz, Mark Canton, Jennifer Gibgot, Meadow Williams & Courtney Solomon |
| After We Collided | October 23, 2020 | Roger Kumble | Anna Todd & Mario Celaya | Anna Todd, Brian Pitt, Aron Levitz, Mark Canton, Jennifer Gibgot, Nicolas Chartier & Courtney Solomon |
| After We Fell | September 30, 2021 | Castille Landon | Sharon Soboil | Brian Pitt, Aron Levitz, Mark Canton, Jennifer Gibgot, Nicolas Chartier, Courtney Solomon, Jonathan Deckter & Hero Fiennes Tiffin |
| After Ever Happy | September 7, 2022 | |||
| After Everything | September 13, 2023 | Castille Landon | Brian Pitt, Aron Levitz, Mark Canton, Castille Landon, Jennifer Gibgot, Nicolas Chartier, Courtney Solomon & Hero Fiennes Tiffin | |
Main cast and characters
edit| Character | Films | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| After | After We Collided | After We Fell | After Ever Happy | After Everything | ||||
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | ||||
| Main cast | ||||||||
| Tessa Young | Josephine Langford | Josephine Langford Samantha FriesY |
Josephine Langford | |||||
| Hardin Scott | Hero Fiennes Tiffin | Hero Fiennes Tiffin John Jackson HunterY |
Hero Fiennes Tiffin | Hero Fiennes Tiffin Franklyn KendrickY |
Hero Fiennes Tiffin | |||
| Carol Young | Selma Blair | Mira Sorvino | Mentioned | |||||
| Landon Gibson | Shane Paul McGhie | Chance Perdomo | ||||||
| Karen Scott | Jennifer Beals | Karimah Westbrook | Frances Turner | Mentioned | ||||
| Ken Scott | Peter Gallagher | Rob Estes | ||||||
| Supporting cast | ||||||||
| Molly Samuels | Inanna Sarkis | |||||||
| Tristan | Pia Mia | |||||||
| Steph Jones | Khadijha Red Thunder | |||||||
| Zed Evans | Samuel Larsen | |||||||
| Noah Porter | Dylan Arnold | |||||||
| Trevor Matthews | Dylan Sprouse | |||||||
| Trish Daniels | Louise Lombard | |||||||
| Christian Vance | Charlie Weber | Stephen Moyer | ||||||
| Kimberly | Candice King | Arielle Kebbel | ||||||
| Richard Young | Stefan Rollins | Atanas Srebrev | ||||||
| Robert Freeman | Carter Jenkins | |||||||
| Nora | Kiana Madeira | |||||||
| Smith Vance | Max Ragone | Anton Kottas | ||||||
| Emery Young | Aya Ivanova | |||||||
| Nathalie | Mimi Keene | |||||||
| Sebastian | Benjamin Mascolo | |||||||
| Naomi | Ella Martine | |||||||
| Maddy | Jessica Webber | |||||||
Additional crew and production details
edit| Film | Crew/Detail | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composer | Cinematographer(s) | Editor | Production companies |
Distributing companies |
Running time | ||
| After | Justin Burnett | Adam Silver, Tom Betterton |
Michelle Harrison | Voltage Pictures, Offspring Entertainment, CalMaple Media, Diamond Film Productions, Frayed Pages Entertainment, Wattpad Entertainment |
Aviron Pictures | 106 minutes | |
| After We Collided | Larry Reibman | Anita Brandt-Burgoyne | Voltage Pictures, Offspring Entertainment, CalMaple Media, Frayed Pages Entertainment, Wattpad Entertainment |
Open Road Films | 105 minutes | ||
| After We Fell | George Kallis | Rob C. Givens, Joshua Reis |
Morgan Halsey | Voltage Pictures, Vertical Entertainment, CalMaple Media, Ethea Entertainment, Wattpad Entertainment |
Voltage Pictures | 99 minutes | |
| After Ever Happy | Voltage Pictures, CalMaple Media, Wattpad Studios |
95 minutes | |||||
| After Everything | Joshua Reis | Joshua Kirchmer | Voltage Pictures, Wattpad Studios |
93 minutes | |||
Reception
editBox office performance
edit| Film | Box office gross | All-time ranking | Budget | Ref. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. and Canada | Other territories | Worldwide | U.S. and Canada | Worldwide | |||
| After | $12,138,565 | $57,359,022 | $69,497,587 | #4,820 | #1,984 | $14,000,000 | [16][17] |
| After We Collided | $2,386,483 | $45,603,931 | $47,990,414 | #7,457 | #2,142 | $14,000,000 | [18][19][20] |
| After We Fell | $2,170,750 | $19,398,396 | $21,569,146 | #7,587 | #3,539 | $14,000,000 | [21][22][23] |
| After Ever Happy | $1,072,750 | $18,165,323 | $19,238,073 | #8,717 | #4,469 | — | [24] |
| After Everything | — | $10,628,992 | $10,628,992 | [to be determined] | [to be determined] | — | [25] |
| Totals | $17,768,548 | $151,155,664 | $168,924,212 | #7,145 | #3,034 | >$42,000,000 | |
Critical response
edit| Film | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic |
|---|---|---|
| After | 18% (39 reviews)[26] | 30 (8 reviews)[27] |
| After We Collided | 12% (17 reviews)[28] | 14 (4 reviews)[29] |
| After We Fell | 8% (12 reviews)[30] | — |
| After Ever Happy | 0% (8 reviews)[31] | — |
| After Everything | [to be determined] (4 reviews)[32] | — |
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