Fans of the hit teen drama The Summer I Turned Pretty have received a bittersweet update on the highly anticipated spin-off film. Series creator Jenny Han has completed the screenplay, but has delivered disappointing news about its release schedule.
Script Complete, But Filming Yet To Begin
Speaking at The Wrap’s 2025 Power Women Summit, author and showrunner Jenny Han shared a significant milestone for the project. "[I] just wrote it," Han revealed, confirming the movie's script is now finished. She is set to write and direct the feature, which will serve as a final chapter for the characters.
However, Han was quick to temper expectations for a swift arrival. "We have not filmed anything yet," she stated, directly addressing rampant fan speculation. This confirmation puts to rest theories that production had been secretly underway.
Christmas Release Hopes Dashed
In a move that will disappoint many loyal viewers, Han explicitly ruled out a festive 2025 premiere. "I know that everyone was hoping that it was coming out this Christmas, but unfortunately, not happening, not possible," the writer declared.
This confirmation directly counters fan theories that emerged after the third season's finale. The season ended with a slideshow of photos depicting main characters Belly Conklin (Lola Tung) and Conrad Fisher (Christopher Briney) enjoying Christmas in Paris, leading many to suspect a holiday-themed movie drop.
Online forums, including Reddit, were rife with speculation. One fan noted, "I wish they would drop something for Xmas...since they ended the season with a Xmas photo album. Which is...suspicious." Others theorised about a potential short film or teaser to bridge the gap, but Han's latest comments suggest no such content is imminent for this festive period.
The Final Chapter of Belly's Journey
The film was announced following the airing of the show's third and final season on Prime Video this past summer. Han explained her reasoning for extending the story to the big screen, saying, "There is another big milestone left in Belly’s journey, and I thought only a movie could give it its proper due."
She expressed gratitude to Prime Video for supporting her vision. The series finale saw Belly finally choose a relationship with Conrad after calling off her wedding to his brother, Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin Casalegno), setting the stage for the movie's narrative.
While the wait for the film will be longer than many hoped, the confirmation of a completed script marks a concrete step forward. The Summer I Turned Pretty is available to stream in its entirety on Prime Video now.
