Charlie Heaton has a busy schedule as he transitions into a post-Stranger Things career. Following the conclusion of the hit series in late 2025, he is shifting into prestige television and indie cinema.

Industry

Charlie Heaton officially joins the fourth season of the high-stakes HBO financial drama Industry as Jim Dycker, an intrepid but morally skewed financial journalist. Premiering on HBO and Max on January 11th, this season follows the Pierpoint graduates as they navigate a globetrotting cat-and-mouse game.

The drama escalates with the arrival of a splashy new fintech startup called Tender. Heaton’s character is set to shake up the established power dynamics, providing a fresh lens into the ethical complexities of the London financial scene while starring alongside HBO alumni like Kit Harington and series regular Myha’la.

Charlie Heaton navigates London’s ruthless finance world, setting the stage for his next introspective indie role.

Billy Knight

In this indie drama described as a love letter to cinema, Charlie Heaton stars as Alex, an aspiring filmmaker grappling with his father's legacy. He performs alongside acting legend Al Pacino, who plays the titular Billy Knight.

While the film began a limited festival run in late 2025, winning Best Feature at the UK Film Festival, it is slated for a wider distribution reach in early 2026. Critics have already praised Heaton’s intellectual performance, marking this as his most significant leading film role to date.

After grappling with cinematic legacies, Heaton shifts to supernatural tension, protecting a seaside town from unseen threats.

Untitled Newfoundland Project

Charlie Heaton continues his relationship with Netflix in this supernatural limited series created by Jesse McKeown (The Umbrella Academy). Set in a remote seaside town, the story follows a fisherman (played by Josh Hartnett) fighting to protect his community from a mysterious sea creature.

While Heaton's specific role is still under wraps, the six-episode thriller wrapped filming in October 2025. Given the heavy post-production required for its supernatural elements, the project is tentatively expected to anchor Netflix’s late 2026 lineup.

After facing supernatural dangers, Heaton returns to indie cinema, exploring darker, character-driven stories beyond thriller conventions.

Twice Over

Another project on Charlie Heaton's horizon is the film Twice Over. While plot details remain highly guarded, the project is currently in the production pipeline and listed in his 2026 filmography.

It is expected to further showcase Heaton's range in the indie circuit as he explores darker, more character-driven narratives outside of the horror genre. Fans are anticipating more details or a first-look trailer once the promotion for Industry concludes early in the year.

What are your thoughts on Charlie Heaton’s 2025–26 lineup, from finance chaos to indie and supernatural thrills? Let us know in the comments below.

Written by

Shraddha Priyadarshi

Edited by

Aliza Siddiqui