The Summer I Turned Pretty Movie: What We Know So Far

Elaine Thompson

October 2, 2025

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October 2, 2025 7:00 AM

⚡ Quick Vibes

The Summer I Turned Pretty is getting a full-length movie to wrap up the beloved story, with Jenny Han returning to write and direct.
Cast members like Lola Tung and Christopher Briney are expected to return, and the film will focus on a big moment in Belly's life.
No release date has been confirmed yet, but production is set for late 2025 and the movie is likely to premiere on Prime Video in 2026.

Belly's Final Chapter, What We Know About The Summer I Turned Pretty Movie

When The Summer I Turned Pretty ended its third season in September 2025, fans felt the heartbreak. But the series wasn't totally over. During the finale celebration in Paris, Jenny Han and Prime Video confirmed that Belly's story will wrap up with a movie.

Why a Movie? And Why Now?

Jenny Han made it clear, this wasn’t a random decision. She said there's still a major moment left in Belly's life that just wouldn’t hit the same in a regular season format. A movie gives it the emotional weight and space it deserves.

Prime Video is going all-in with this finale. Produced under Amazon MGM Studios, this movie will serve as the true conclusion to the TSITP saga.

Who's Coming Back and Who's Behind the Scenes?

Cast

Lola Tung is expected to return as Belly
Christopher Briney as Conrad
Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah
Rain Spencer, Jackie Chung, Tom Everett Scott, and more from the original cast are likely to appear too

The full cast hasn’t been locked in yet, but Prime Video confirmed that most core characters will be back.

Creative Team

Jenny Han is writing and directing the movie, keeping the same energy and tone that made the series so loved. She’s joined by Sarah Kucserka, who co-led the series with her, so the vibes will stay consistent.

What Will the Movie Be About?

This is where things get juicy. While the third season wrapped up most of the book trilogy’s events, the movie is said to center around a milestone moment that was either skipped or only hinted at in the show.

Most fans think we’re finally getting Belly and Conrad’s wedding, or a deeper look at their adult lives. Some others think it might even include a time jump or something totally new that wasn’t in the books at all.

We also might get closure on Belly and Jeremiah’s friendship, the Fisher brothers' complicated bond, and how Belly finds her place as an adult outside the love triangle chaos.

When Is It Coming Out?

No official date has been dropped yet, but here’s what we know:

Jenny Han has said it's too soon to share a release window
Production is set to start late 2025
A release sometime in 2026 feels likely, especially since Prime Video has the momentum to turn this into a summer streaming event

What Fans Are Saying Right Now

Let’s just say the fandom is spiraling in the best way.

Gavin Casalegno joked that he tried to bribe Jenny Han for early info
Fans on TikTok and X are already making fake trailers, wedding boards, and full-on Pinterest mood boards for the movie
Some are hoping the movie will be longer than two hours and really dive into character arcs
A few are also asking for less love triangle drama and more of Belly finding her own voice

Why This Movie Matters

This movie isn’t just another finale, it’s a full-circle moment. The series started as a quiet, emotional coming-of-age romance. But over time, it turned into something bigger. It became the Gen Z show for those messy, nostalgic summer vibes. It made crying in your car with Phoebe Bridgers feel like therapy.

Wrapping it up with a movie gives the story a chance to breathe, not rush. It means the final scenes get space to land, the emotions get time to settle, and the visuals can go even harder.

And let’s be real, not many shows get a chance to finish with a full feature-length epilogue. This move also flips the script. Most franchises go from movie to series, not the other way around. That’s how you know the fandom is strong.