The Kissing Booth franchise, one of Netflix’s most recognizable teen romance properties of the late 2010s, remains officially concluded following the release of The Kissing Booth 3 in 2021. Despite renewed online speculation, Netflix has not announced plans for a fourth installment, and no continuation of the series is currently in development, according to all publicly available information.
Launched in 2018, The Kissing Booth quickly emerged as a breakout streaming success, driven by strong viewership among younger audiences and the on-screen chemistry of its leads Joey King, Jacob Elordi, and Joel Courtney. Adapted from the novel by Beth Reekles, the film centered on first love, friendship, and the emotional complications of adolescence, helping to solidify Netflix’s position in the teen romantic comedy space.
The success of the original film prompted two sequels, released in 2020 and 2021. While the earlier entries leaned heavily into high school romance and youthful escapism, the latter films shifted toward more mature themes, including long-distance relationships, career ambition, and the transition into adulthood. The Kissing Booth 3 was positioned by Netflix as the final chapter, bringing the storylines of its central characters to a definitive close.
In the years following the trilogy’s conclusion, unverified reports and fan-generated materials referencing The Kissing Booth 4 have circulated widely on social media platforms. However, no official statements from Netflix, the production team, or the principal cast have supported claims of a fourth film. Industry coverage continues to reference the franchise as a completed trilogy.
The ongoing interest in a potential continuation highlights the franchise’s lasting cultural footprint. At its peak, The Kissing Booth played a key role in Netflix’s broader strategy to dominate the young adult romance market, alongside titles such as To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. The films helped elevate Joey King into a leading presence on the platform, while also serving as a career milestone for Elordi before his transition into more adult dramatic roles.
For now, The Kissing Booth remains a closed narrative. While franchise revivals and legacy sequels have become increasingly common across the industry, any future expansion of the Kissing Booth universe would require formal confirmation from Netflix. Until such an announcement is made, the trilogy stands as a complete story — one that captured a specific moment in teen-focused streaming and helped define Netflix’s early original film era.
