Liputan6.com, Jakarta Fans of the popular series "The Summer I Turned Pretty" now have a new reason to rejoice.
Amazon Prime Video has officially announced the development of The Summer I Turned Pretty movie, a feature-length film that will conclude the story of Belly Conklin.
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The decision to make the movie was announced just hours after the final episode of the series' third season aired on September 17, 2025.
Series star Lola Tung (Belly) posed on the red carpet in front of a billboard announcing the film accompanied by co-star Christopher Briney (Conrad).
Jenny Han, author of the original novel and creator of the hit TV series, is confirmed to direct and write the screenplay.
She will collaborate with Sarah Kucserka, while Lola Tung and Christopher Briney are expected to reprise their roles as the main characters, Belly and Conrad.
The Summer I Turned Pretty' Series Journey
The television series "The Summer I Turned Pretty" has become a cultural phenomenon since its first adaptation.
This coming-of-age romantic drama is based on Jenny Han's novel trilogy of the same name and premiered on June 17, 2022, on Amazon Prime Video.
The first season consisted of seven episodes, followed by a second season with eight episodes released on July 14, 2023.
Finally, the third and final season premiered on July 16, 2025, with two episodes, and concluded on September 17, 2025, with a total of 11 episodes.
The series stars Lola Tung as Belly Conklin, a teenager caught in a love triangle with two brothers, Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno).
Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka served as showrunners for the third season.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Movie: The Epic Conclusion of Belly's Story
The third and final season of the streaming platform's global hit series released in the US and UK this week, placing its lead character Isabel (better known as Belly) at the crossroads between her ex-fiancé Jeremiah and her brother and love rival Conrad.
Following the airing of the emotional finale of the television series, Amazon Prime Video officially gave the green light to The Summer I Turned Pretty movie.
This feature-length film will not only be a continuation, but also serve as the "final chapter" and true conclusion to the live-action narrative beyond the books.
Jenny Han stated, "There is another big milestone left in Belly's journey, and I thought only a movie could give it its proper due."
This movie will be the collaboration between Jenny Han as director and screenwriter, alongside Sarah Kucserka.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Movie Release Schedule
"The Summer I Turned Pretty has struck a chord with audiences everywhere, creating moments of joy, nostalgia, and connection that have made it a global sensation," said Courtenay Valenti of Amazon MGM Studios and Vernon Sanders of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios.
"We're proud of the series' extraordinary success and couldn't be more excited to partner again with Jenny Han to bring fans an unforgettable next chapter."
While specific plot details for The Summer I Turned Pretty movie are still under wraps, Jenny Han has hinted that the film will pick up where the third season of the TV series left off.
Another piece of good news is that Lola Tung and Christopher Briney are expected to reprise their roles as Belly and Conrad.
As of now, there is no official release date set for the film.
However, production is expected to begin in late 2025.
With this production schedule, the projected release of The Summer I Turned Pretty movie on Prime Video is expected to be in 2026.