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The Kissing Booth 3

The Kissing Booth 3 is a 2021 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Vince Marcello and written by Marcello and Jay Arnold.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Kissing Booth 3 is a 2021 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Vince Marcello and written by Marcello and Jay Arnold. It is the third and final film in The Kissing Booth trilogy, based on Beth Reekles' novels, and stars Joey King, Joel Courtney, and Jacob Elordi. The film premiered on Netflix on August 11, 2021.

Premise

The film follows Elle during the summer before college as she tries to balance her relationship with Noah, her friendship with Lee, and decisions about her future. The central conflict concerns where she will attend university and what path she wants for herself.

Production and release

The Kissing Booth 3 was directed by Vince Marcello and written by Marcello and Jay Arnold. It was released by Netflix in August 2021 as the concluding chapter of the trilogy. The film was released globally through Netflix and was available to Canadian viewers on the platform.

Cast

The main cast includes Joey King as Elle Evans, Joel Courtney as Lee Flynn, and Jacob Elordi as Noah Flynn. The film also features returning supporting players including Molly Ringwald, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, and Meganne Young.

Series context

The film adapts the final part of Beth Reekles' Kissing Booth book series and closes the story arc begun in The Kissing Booth and continued in The Kissing Booth 2. It is presented as the last entry in the film trilogy.

Key facts

  • The Kissing Booth 3 is the third and final installment in The Kissing Booth film series.
  • The film is based on the young adult novels by Beth Reekles.
  • The story follows Elle Evans as she faces a college decision involving Noah and Lee.
  • Joey King, Joel Courtney, and Jacob Elordi reprise their roles from the earlier films.
  • The film premiered on Netflix on August 11, 2021.
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Canadian context

The film was released globally through Netflix and was available to Canadian viewers on the platform, making it part of mainstream streaming entertainment in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Kissing Booth 3 about?
It follows Elle in the summer before college as she faces a major decision about her future while navigating her relationships with Noah and Lee.
Is The Kissing Booth 3 the last film in the series?
Yes. It is the third and final installment in The Kissing Booth film trilogy.
Who directed The Kissing Booth 3?
Vince Marcello directed the film.
Who stars in The Kissing Booth 3?
The film stars Joey King, Joel Courtney, and Jacob Elordi.
When was The Kissing Booth 3 released?
It was released on Netflix on August 11, 2021.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kissing_Booth_3
    Supports: Identifies the film, release year, director, writers, cast, and its place as the third and final installment in the trilogy.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81026819
    Supports: Confirms the Netflix release, year, genre, cast, and premise.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_kissing_booth_3
    Supports: Confirms director, screenwriters, production company, genre, language, and synopsis.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12783454/
    Supports: Supports the release date and plot summary.