THE KISSING BOOTH 4: RULES OF FOREVER (2026) – Review

The Kissing Booth 4: Rules of Forever knows exactly what it is — and, more importantly, what it is not trying to become.

This final chapter brings Ella, Noah, and Lee back together one last time, but instead of repeating the long-distance drama and love-triangle chaos of the previous films, the story shifts toward adulthood and the uncomfortable space between growing up and growing apart. The familiar “rules” that once felt playful now carry real emotional weight, forcing the characters to confront how much of their identity was built around promises made as teenagers.

The film’s greatest strength is its emotional restraint. Joey King delivers a noticeably more grounded performance, allowing Ella’s uncertainty about her future — career, relationships, and independence — to feel honest rather than melodramatic. Noah’s arc is less about romantic redemption and more about learning how to stop running from responsibility. Meanwhile, Lee finally steps out of the shadow of both friendship and tradition, becoming the quiet emotional anchor of the film.

Tonally, Rules of Forever still keeps the light, glossy Netflix rom-com energy — beach parties, warm sunsets, and playful banter — but it balances that sweetness with surprisingly mature conversations about compromise, ambition, and emotional boundaries.

The biggest weakness is predictability. The film never truly risks breaking the romantic formula that defines the franchise, and some conflicts resolve a little too neatly for a story about permanent choices.

Still, as a farewell, The Kissing Booth 4 works because it understands its au

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