By Marquee Editorial5 entries
The After franchise consists of five dramatic romance films following the evolving relationship between Tessa Young and Hardin Scott. The story begins as Tessa enters her first semester of college and meets the mysterious rebel, continuing through a series of escalating complications, personal struggles, relationship tests, and life-changing dilemmas across subsequent years. Because this film series follows a continuous serialized narrative charting the ongoing romance and personal growth of its main characters, watching the entries in their chronological release order is essential to fully understand their journey, the secrets they uncover, and the shifting dynamics between them.

After
Movie, 2019
Introduces dedicated student Tessa as she enters college and meets the mysterious and brooding Hardin Scott, setting up their initial relationship.

After We Collided
Movie, 2020
Follows Tessa as she struggles with her complicated relationship with Hardin and faces a major dilemma that could change their lives forever.

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After We Fell
Movie, 2021
Shows Tessa's life becoming unglued as family and friends shift, while Hardin discovers a massive secret she has been keeping from him.

After Ever Happy
Movie, 2022
Reveals a shocking truth about their families as both lovers realize they have changed significantly since they first met.

After Everything
Movie, 2023
Finds a writer's block-stricken Hardin traveling to Portugal to find himself and a woman he wronged, hoping to win back Tessa.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | After | Movie | 2019 | ★ 7.1 | Not yet |
| 2 | After We Collided | Movie | 2020 | ★ 7.1 | Not yet |
| 3 | After We Fell | Movie | 2021 | ★ 7.0 | Not yet |
| 4 | After Ever Happy | Movie | 2022 | ★ 6.8 | Not yet |
| 5 | After Everything | Movie | 2023 | ★ 6.9 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
You should start with the first film, titled After (2019), which introduces Tessa Young and Hardin Scott as they meet during Tessa's first semester of college.
Yes, release order is required because the films follow a continuous serialized storyline detailing the ongoing relationship, conflicts, and personal growth of Tessa and Hardin.
None of the entries can be skipped, as each film directly continues the serialized narrative and ongoing relationship developments between Tessa and Hardin.
Watch in this order: 1. After, 2. After We Collided, 3. After We Fell, 4. After Ever Happy, 5. After Everything.
This guide lists 5 entries, released between 2019 and 2023.
After We Collided has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.1 out of 10.