Prime Video Greenlights “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Movie

Prime Video announced on September 17 that The Summer I Turned Pretty will continue as a feature film, with Jenny Han writing and directing and stars Lola Tung and Christopher Briney set to reprise their roles. The surprise came during a finale premiere celebration in Paris, France.

Nut Graf Building on the fervent fan response to the series finale, Prime Video and author-showrunner Jenny Han are extending Belly’s story into a movie format, promising a definitive conclusion that only a feature film can deliver.

Announcement Details

  • During a red-carpet event in Paris, the official TSITP account revealed a marquee reading “The Movie” beneath the show’s title
  • Variety and People confirmed the film is officially greenlit and will continue the narrative immediately after Season 3’s conclusion

Creative Team and Cast

  • Jenny Han will write and direct the film, stating, “There is another big milestone left in Belly’s journey, and only a movie could give it its proper due”
  • Lola Tung (Belly Conklin) and Christopher Briney (Conrad Fisher) will return to their breakthrough roles

Studio Statements

  • Courtenay Valenti and Vernon Sanders of Amazon MGM praised the series’ global resonance and pledged full support for delivering “an unforgettable next chapter”

Context and Next Steps

Following the emotionally charged series finale, which concluded the love triangle and left fans clamoring for more, this movie will serve as the ultimate chapter. Plot specifics remain under wraps, but production is expected to begin in early 2026, with further updates from Prime Video forthcoming.