The Summer I Turned Pretty: Fans to see Belly’s final journey in a movie

The highly acclaimed Jenny Han series The Summer I Turned Pretty will officially come to a close with a feature film, confirmed by Prime Video (subscribers of OTTplay Premium will also be able to watch the show with a top-up). In a move that surprised viewers all across the globe, the news was made during the red carpet celebration of the series' finale in Paris, France.

Jenny Han on The Summer I Turned Pretty movie

"There is another big milestone left in Belly’s journey, and I thought only a movie could give it its proper due. I’m so grateful to Prime Video for continuing to support my vision for this story and for making it possible to share this final chapter with the fans," Han expressed.

With its premiere, The Summer I Turned Pretty—based on Han's best-selling trilogy—became an international sensation. The series quickly soared to the top of Prime Video's ratings during its debut weekend in the summer of 2022. In 2023, the second season streamed, and in just three days, it had more viewers than the first. Season 3, which just ended, was the fifth most-watched returning season on Prime Video, with 25 million viewers worldwide in its first seven days.

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Season 3 finale

The season three finale left fans emotionally and dramatically captivated. At a critical point in the love triangle, Belly faces her feelings for Conrad and Jeremiah in the final episodes. At the end of the season, Belly has dealt with complicated family dynamics, the truths of growing up, and a major decision regarding her romantic destiny. As the next feature film prepares to reveal Belly's next chapter of life, the series finale teases additional obstacles and adventures she will encounter.

As they navigate a coming-of-age story, Belly, the protagonist, and two brothers become entangled in a summer love triangle. It examines topics including first loves, breakups, familial ties, and the strength of female friendships. The core of the show is a transgenerational drama about coming of age.

Bringing books to life

Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka, who were also executive producers, were the showrunners during Season 3. In bringing the profound emotional depth of Han's books to the big screen, the two have been instrumental.

The To All the Boys I've Loved Before and The Summer I Turned Pretty series, both written by Jenny Han, have been published and are New York Times best-selling novels. Her writings have found publication in more than 30 languages. Her credits include both writing and executive producing the Prime Video original series The Summer I Turned Pretty and the spinoff series XO, Kitty from the To All the Boys canon on Netflix. She executive produced all three instalments of the To All the Boys trilogy on Netflix.

Bringing one of the most beloved storylines in modern television to a cinematic finish, Jenny Han and Prime Video have promised fans a fitting conclusion to Belly's journey with this feature film.

FAQs:

Q: Is The Summer I Turned Pretty ending with a movie?

A: Yes. Prime Video announced that the global hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty (subscribers of OTTplay Premium will also be able to watch the show with a top-up) will conclude its story with a feature film written and directed by Jenny Han.

Q: Who is directing The Summer I Turned Pretty movie?

A: Jenny Han, the author of the book trilogy, will write and direct the feature film. She also co-showruns the series.

Q: When did The Summer I Turned Pretty premiere?

A: The first season premiered on Prime Video in the summer of 2022. Season Two followed in 2023, and Season Three concluded in 2025.