The wait is finally over for fans of Hartley High. Netflix has officially confirmed that Heartbreak High Season 3 will premiere globally on March 25, 2026. The announcement came during the streaming giant’s “What’s Next” event for Australia and New Zealand, where the full 2026 slate of original programming was unveiled .
Alongside the release date, Netflix dropped the official trailer for the third and final season on February 17, 2026. The two-minute preview gives viewers a look at the chaos awaiting Amerie and her friends as they navigate their last year of school while dealing with a prank that goes terribly wrong .
This third season will mark the end of the road for the rebooted Australian teen drama, which has become a cultural phenomenon since its debut in 2022. The show has picked up multiple awards, including an International Emmy, and has been praised for its authentic portrayal of modern teen life .
Graduation, Secrets, and a Prank Gone Wrong: The Season 3 Plot
Heartbreak High Season 3 picks up with the students of Hartley High facing their final year. The official logline from Netflix sets the stage: “For Hartley High’s graduating class, it’s goodbye school, hello adulthood! Yet when a revenge prank goes horribly wrong, Amerie and her friends must cover up their secret or risk losing everything” .
The trailer shows the group trying to balance the pressure of graduation with the fallout from their actions. Amerie’s old flame also resurfaces, making her senior year even more complicated . Cast member Will McDonald, who plays Ca$h, teased earlier that this season would be the “craziest” of all three. In an interview with Pedestrian.TV, he promised it would be “an emotional roller coaster” .
“I think hopefully people will be really happy with the way that we say goodbye to this cast of characters,” McDonald added .
The season consists of eight episodes, with directors Jessie Oldfield, Adam Murfet, Tig Terera, and Nina Buxton handling various episodes . Creator Hannah Carroll Chapman leads the writing team, which includes Megan Palinkas, Keir Wilkins, and notably, actor Thomas Weatherall, who plays Malakai, joined the writing room for this final season .
Full Cast Returning for Final Season
Nearly the entire main cast is back for Heartbreak High Season 3. The ensemble includes:
- Ayesha Madon as Amerie Wadia
- James Majoos as Darren Rivers
- Chloรฉ Hayden as Quinni Gallardo-Jones
- Asher Yasbincek as Harper McLean
- Thomas Weatherall as Malakai Mitchell
- Will McDonald as Ca$h Parnell
- Gemma Chua-Tran as Sasha So
- Bryn Chapman Parish as Spider
- Sherry-Lee Watson as Missy
- Brodie Townsend as Ant
- Rachel House as Principal Woodsy
- Chika Ikogwe as Jojo
- Kartanya Maynard, Aki Munroe, Ioane Sa’ula, Ben Turland, and William McKenna are also set to appear .
Several cast members from previous seasons, including Sam Rechner, will also return . The full cast list confirms that fans will see all their favorite characters one last time as they say goodbye to Hartley High.
Production Timeline and Behind-the-Scenes Details
Production on Heartbreak High Season 3 began on November 4, 2024, and wrapped three months later on February 7, 2025 . The series is produced by Fremantle Australia and NewBe, with Sarah Freeman producing and Anna Curtis serving as co-producer. Carly Heaton is the executive producer .
The show’s connection to Australian television history runs deep. The Netflix reboot updates the classic Australian series that originally aired from 1994 to 1999. That show was itself a spin-off of the 1993 film The Heartbreak Kid, which came from a 1987 theatre play .
Netflix’s commitment to Australian storytelling remains strong. Amanda Duthie, recently hired as Director of Content for ANZ, said at the “What’s Next” event: “This year, we will proudly showcase more local stories and voices from every corner of Australia” . Minyoung Kim, Netflix VP of Content for APAC, added: “Whether it’s award winning series like Boy Swallows Universe or beloved IP like Heartbreak High, we’re seeing a new wave of Australian content and supporting the next generation of creative talent” .
What the Trailer Reveals
The Heartbreak High Season 3 trailer, released on February 17, 2026, clocks in at just over two minutes. Netflix chose to debut it live on TikTok, matching the show’s social media-savvy identity .
The preview shows the group facing the consequences of their actions. The prank at the center of the season’s plot appears to spiral far beyond what anyone expected. Relationships are tested, secrets threaten to come out, and the pressure of impending adulthood weighs on everyone.
Viewers can expect love triangles, shifting friendships, and the messy reality of saying goodbye to high school. The trailer’s tone matches what fans have come to expect from the seriesโgritty, honest, and unafraid to tackle real issues facing young people today .
Global Release Information
Heartbreak High Season 3 will be available to stream on Netflix starting March 25, 2026. The release is global, meaning viewers in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, and around the world can watch the same day .
For Australian audiences, this marks a significant moment for local content on the global stage. The show joins other Australian productions like Boy Swallows Universe in finding international success .
The final season arrives almost two years after Season 2 and more than three years after the show first premiered in September 2022 .
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The Legacy of Heartbreak High
Since its debut, the Heartbreak High reboot has carved out its own identity separate from the 1990s original. The show’s honest portrayal of Gen Z life, diverse representation, and willingness to address complex social issues earned it critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase worldwide .
Beyond its International Emmy win in 2023, the series has received multiple AACTA Awards and widespread praise from critics and audiences .
The show has also launched the careers of its young cast members, with several landing roles in other major productions. Asher Yasbincek, Sherry-Lee Watson, and Brodie Townsend, all part of the Heartbreak High ensemble, are set to appear in another upcoming Netflix series, Breakers, starring Antony Starr .
As the countdown to March 25 begins, fans can rewatch the first two seasons on Netflix to prepare for the final chapter. The third season promises to give the students of Hartley High the send-off they deserveโchaotic, emotional, and unforgettable.
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