The Summer I Turned Pretty has been loved since its launch in 2022. The hit trilogy has given us themes of teenagers, love, heartbreaks and many more. As season 3 concluded on 17th September 2025, many believed that it was the end.
But as a big surprise, Prime Video has announced that the saga is not over yet. The wrap up of the beloved series will be done with a full length film. Jenny Han, who authored the OG trilogy is returning to both write and direct the film. This announcement has sparked huge excitement among the fans. So what will happen to the characters, story, and plot? We will be discussing all that below.
A Show That Became a Summer Staple
When it first debuted, many were already aware of the story because of the novel. However when a novel is adapted into a movie, audiences are already skeptical as to how many alters they are going to have to endure. But when it did actually happen, many were left stunned as to how accurately the series depicted their favorite characters.
By the time season 2 dropped, there was already a huge fan following for the series. The craze could be seen on tiktok where many made various edits, came up with theories and there was already a team war.
The recent wrap up of season 3 took Belly’s story to a new direction with increased emotional meaning. This season made her character lean towards heartbreak, healing, and the transition into adulthood. Even with all these, many fans were left unsatisfied; they felt the finale left too much unsaid, particularly in how it differed from Han’s original story. That is the reason why the big reveal of a movie feels like a gift. It gives a ray of hope as in one last chance to tie it all together.
Why a Movie Finale?
So why didn’t Prime Video simply extend the series or add more episodes? According to Jenny Han, the answer is simple: “There’s one more big milestone in Belly’s journey, and I think it deserves the scale and magic of a film.”
For Han, adapting her books has always been about finding the right format. Just as To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before made its impact as a film trilogy on Netflix, The Summer I Turned Pretty has flourished as a series. But with so much emotional weight riding on the conclusion, including the highly anticipated wedding from the books, Han believes a movie allows for a more cinematic, celebratory send-off.
Prime Video likely agrees. The streamer has seen the power of turning beloved YA franchises into event films, and with the fandom still buzzing, a movie finale could be the perfect way to draw in both diehard fans and casual viewers.
Who’s Returning?
So far not every member for the movie has been confirmed, however what we know is that Lola Tung will reprise her role as Isbel AKA Belly Conklin, and Christopher Briney will return as Conrad Fisher. By the observations it is highly likely that Gavin Casalegno (Jeremiah Fisher) will also appear, though this news hasn’t been officially confirmed yet.
Some of the other beloved characters, which included Belly’s brother Steven (Sean Kaufman), her mom Laurel (Jackie Chung), and Susannah’s family, could also have their final moments on screen. Many are hoping for meaningful closure for these supporting roles, since the series finale left some arcs unresolved.
What the Movie Could Cover
Many of the readers of the novel know that the third book, We’ll Always Have Summer, ends with Conrad and Belly finally getting their happy ending after years of on and off. The epilogue even flashes forward to a wedding, where the couple begins their new chapter together.
The show’s third season didn’t fully reach that point, leaving many book fans slightly unsatisfied. The movie presents the perfect opportunity to adapt those final, long-awaited scenes like the proposal, the wedding, and Belly’s ultimate choice.
Beyond the romance, there’s also room for the film to expand on side characters. How does Jeremiah move forward after everything? What’s next for Steven and Taylor? There’s even speculation that the movie could include original storylines not in the books, giving fans both familiarity and surprise.
Fan Reactions
The overall fan reaction has been positive. Many are looking forward to the finale movie, because of how season 3 ended. The hype is all over social media. The loyal long time Han’s readers are also excited about this full length movie and looking forward to the closure.
When Will the Movie Arrive?
There is no definite release date announced yet. Production details still remain under the wraps, but based on what we know by now we can take a dart in the dark as the filming could begin as early as 2026.
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The Bigger Picture
While Season 3 provided a natural end to the episodic format, a film gives Prime Video another chance to market The Summer I Turned Pretty as a global event. We can expect major promotion, red-carpet premieres, and plenty of behind-the-scenes content leading up to the release.
It also sets up possibilities for spin-offs, but we may never know unless official statements are given.
Final Thoughts
To sum it all up, with this big news fans are going wild. The favorite show of fans, The Summer I Turned Pretty, which still relies on the theme of growing up, family bonds, grief, and finding your own way is getting huge love. In the realm of action and sci-fi movies this new direction of soft themed storyline will bring a new direction to the cinema. And through all the three seasons it has given audiences laughs, tears, and countless summer memories.
Whether there will be a spin-off or a sequel of the movie, we don’t know it yet. But with all the love this franchise has received so far it is safe to say that if the directors decide to bring it on the screen, it will receive the same amount of love as the original series and the book.
Written by Kenbi Riba