The Kissing Booth 4: Rules of Forever (2026)

Starring: Joey King, Jacob Elordi, Joel Courtney
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama

Time may change everything, but some loves stay the same.

As time passes, life leads us down unpredictable paths, pushing us to grow, evolve, and leave pieces of our past behind. But sometimes, fate has other plans. This is the essence of The Kissing Booth 4: Rules of Forever, a heartfelt continuation of Elle’s journey through love, loss, and rediscovery.

Elle Evans (Joey King) is a name that many remember fondly from her high school days, especially those summer nights spent at the iconic Kissing Booth. The reckless, passionate love she once shared with Noah Flynn (Jacob Elordi) left an indelible mark on her heart. Now, years later, Elle is back in Los Angeles for a very different occasion—her best friend Lee (Joel Courtney) is getting married to Rachel (Meganne Young), a milestone that should feel like a celebration of everything Elle has accomplished in her life.

At first glance, Elle’s life seems perfect. She’s a successful game designer with a thriving career, her own apartment, and a future that looks as stable and predictable as the characters in the games she creates. She’s engaged to Ethan (played by a new, charming love interest), a steady and dependable guy who offers her the safety and comfort she believes she needs. She thought she had left her complicated past behind her, especially the stormy, intense romance with Noah, which, though unforgettable, was riddled with too much heartache and too many unanswered questions.

But as the saying goes, you can’t outrun your past forever.

When Elle returns to Los Angeles for Lee’s wedding, she’s greeted by the familiar faces of her friends and family. The wedding festivities are in full swing, but it’s the presence of Noah that catches her off guard. He’s no longer the same impulsive, rebellious teenager who once stole her heart. Now, he’s a grown man, mature and composed, though still as magnetic as ever. Time has changed them both, but some things—like the undeniable chemistry between them—never fade.

As Elle watches Noah interact with their old friends and remembers the days they spent together, all the emotions she thought she had buried come rushing back. Seeing him again feels like an electric shock to her system. They share brief, casual conversations, but the undercurrent of unspoken words and unresolved feelings hangs heavy in the air. Noah is still the one person who understands her on a level that no one else does, and it’s clear that their history is far from over.

What complicates matters is that Elle is now engaged to someone else. Ethan is a safe choice, someone who has always been there for her and offers her the security that Noah never could. But there’s a part of Elle that knows deep down that her heart hasn’t fully moved on. The emotions she thought were buried under years of distance and change resurface as she spends more time with Noah, and she begins to question everything she thought she knew about love, destiny, and the rules she had set for herself.

As the wedding weekend progresses, Elle finds herself caught in a whirlwind of emotions, torn between the life she’s built with Ethan and the connection she shares with Noah. The tension between the past and present grows, and Elle’s internal battle reaches its peak when a surprise Kissing Booth is set up during the wedding reception. The very same Kissing Booth that once sparked their unforgettable romance now serves as a symbol of the choices Elle must make. Will she break the rules she’s set for herself? Will she risk everything for a love that never truly faded, despite the years and the changes?

The Kissing Booth, a seemingly simple setup for fun and games, becomes the catalyst for Elle’s emotional unraveling. As she steps into the booth, she’s faced with a choice: to relive the passion and chaos of her past with Noah or to commit to the safe, predictable future with Ethan. The booth represents not just a place to steal a kiss but a space to confront the choices that have shaped her life, her heart, and her future.

As Elle and Noah reconnect, old wounds are reopened, and new revelations come to light. The love they shared in their youth was intense, but it was also fraught with misunderstandings, miscommunications, and insecurities. Elle realizes that she never truly allowed herself to fully process their breakup, and as she revisits their history, she begins to question if there was more to their love story than she had ever acknowledged. Could it have worked if they had been ready? Or was their love doomed from the start?

Noah, for his part, has changed as well. He’s no longer the reckless bad boy who acted on impulse. He’s learned from his mistakes, grown emotionally, and is now trying to build a life that makes sense—one that doesn’t involve running from love or responsibility. He still cares deeply for Elle, but he knows that their past isn’t just a fairytale. They both have scars that need healing before they can consider a future together.

As the weekend unfolds, Elle finds herself at a crossroads, facing the emotional complexities of her past, present, and future. She begins to question the rules she’s been living by. Are the rules she set for herself really her own, or have they been influenced by fear, expectations, and the desire for safety? Is she truly ready to let go of Noah, or is she simply holding onto the comfort of what is familiar? Can love really be as simple as making a choice, or does it require more—understanding, growth, and perhaps the willingness to break the rules for the right person?

The journey of The Kissing Booth 4: Rules of Forever is one of self-discovery, redemption, and the realization that love isn’t always easy or predictable. Sometimes, love doesn’t follow the rules—it’s messy, complicated, and requires you to face the parts of yourself that you’ve hidden away. Elle’s story is one of embracing the uncertainty of life and love, understanding that the past doesn’t define you, but it can shape who you are and who you become.

By the end of the film, Elle is forced to make a decision that will alter the course of her life. Will she choose to stay with Ethan, who represents the stability she’s worked so hard to achieve, or will she choose Noah, the one who makes her heart race and her soul feel alive? As the credits roll, viewers are left to ponder the timeless question: Can true love ever be fully let go of, or does it have the power to last forever?

The Kissing Booth 4: Rules of Forever is more than just a romantic comedy—it’s a poignant exploration of love, destiny, and the courage to follow your heart, no matter how uncertain the future may seem.