Prime Video Greenlights Feature Film Finale for Hit YA Series in Paris

Prime Video announced a feature-length movie to conclude its breakout YA drama The Summer I Turned Pretty during a Season 3 premiere event in Paris on September 18, 2025, with showrunner Jenny Han set to write and direct.

The announcement underscores Prime Video’s strategy of extending successful franchises into cinematic events, promising fans an immersive finale to Belly Conklin’s coming-of-age saga and solidifying the streamer’s reputation for bold original content.

Film to Resolve Love Triangle and Franchise Trajectory

Fans gathered on the red carpet in Paris as leads Lola Tung and Christopher Briney posed before a giant poster unveiling The Summer I Turned Pretty: The Movie. Creator Jenny Han, who adapted and directed the series, revealed that the film will chronicle Belly’s wedding to Conrad, delivering the emotional closure viewers have anticipated since the books’ conclusion.

Strategic Franchise Expansion

Prime Video executives Courtenay Valenti and Vernon Sanders highlighted how leveraging established hits as films can amplify viewer engagement and social-media buzz. Industry observers note this practice may spur merchandise, soundtracks, and potential spin-offs, extending the show’s cultural footprint beyond streaming.

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What: Feature film to conclude The Summer I Turned Pretty and voice cast reveal for Bat-Fam
Where: Paris red carpet event; Prime Video platform
When: September 18, 2025
Who: Jenny Han, Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Prime Video executives
Why: To provide narrative closure and capitalize on franchise popularity
How: Official announcement and promotional campaign at season premiere