The popular Prime Video series described as ‘dangerously watchable’ has received a significant update regarding its future.
It’s always frustrating when you’re deeply engrossed in a TV series, only for it to abruptly end without closure.
Lingering plot threads, unresolved mysteries, and characters left hanging can be maddening for even the most laid-back viewers.
Luckily for fans of a well-loved Prime Video series, this disappointment has been averted with the announcement that the show will conclude with a feature film after three successful seasons.
This is something that followers of Mindhunter can only wish for…
The show in question features Lola Tung as young Belly Conklin, entangled in a romantic triangle with brothers Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin Casalegno).
Adapted from Jenny Han’s YA book trilogy, the series premiered in 2022, with a second season following the next year.
Approximately 70 million viewers tuned in for the show’s third season as episodes were released weekly from July to September.
Yes, we’re discussing The Summer I Turned Pretty, which has consistently led Prime Video’s viewing lists.
Now, Han, who is set to direct the forthcoming film, has announced that it is a step closer to fruition.
During The Wrap’s 2025 Power Women Summit in Beverly Hills, California, on Wednesday (December 3), she informed the publication that she had ‘just’ completed writing the movie script.
“I just wrote it,” she confirmed, but cautioned that “we have not filmed anything yet.”
Fans were hopeful that the final chapter would be released around Christmas, but the author dispelled those rumors.
Han explained that, ‘unfortunately,’ a Christmas release is not in the cards, reminding fans that the show’s third season concluded ‘last minute.’
“We wouldn’t have had time to film the whole movie,” she remarked.
The third season of the show achieved a 92 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the highest among its seasons.
Critics described it as ‘dangerously watchable,’ noting that it improves ‘with each episode.’
Fans likely have high hopes for this grand finale. No pressure, Han…
The creator, who also developed Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, has previously hinted at what’s in store.
In a September interview on Today, Han hinted: “There is another big milestone for Belly… So we’ll continue along with that journey.”
She further stated that the release date ‘won’t be next year,’ implying viewers will need to be a bit more patient.
The Summer I Turned Pretty is currently available for streaming on Prime Video.