The Summer I Turned Pretty fans, rejoice! We’ve just received a major update on when Belly, Conrad and Jeremiah will finally be back on our screens.
Jenny Han, creator of The Summer I Turned Pretty, recently shared an update on the long-awaited movie adaptation, revealing that while she’s made significant progress on the script, it won’t be arriving as soon as many fans had hoped.
“I just wrote it,” Han said during TheWrap’s 2025 Power Women Summit, “we haven’t filmed anything yet.”
While Han has been busy shaping the story, she made it clear that the movie won’t hit screens this Christmas, as fans initially speculated. “I know everyone was hoping it would come out this Christmas,” she explained, “but unfortunately, that’s not happening. It’s not possible.”
Han noted that post-production for Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty wrapped up only a month before the season’s July premiere, leaving her with little time to dive into the film. “The show came out in July,” she said. “It was really down to the wire with the show, and we wouldn’t have had time to shoot the whole movie.”
As for what the movie will bring to the table, fans can expect some major developments for the beloved characters of Belly (Lola Tung), Conrad (Christopher Briney), and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno). Han previously hinted that a significant milestone is coming for Belly’s journey.
“There’s another big milestone for Belly,” Han teased during a Today appearance in September. “So we’ll continue that journey.”
However, don’t expect too many spoilers from Han. Even the stars of the series don’t know all the details yet.
“I’m sure Jenny has a great—she apparently has a first draft,” Lola Tung told Deadline in a joint interview with Chris Briney back in September. “So hopefully, maybe soon we’ll find out.”
Briney, for his part, joked, “Thank God I’m not in the writer’s room, because I would write in some dumb s–t,” with Lola quipping, “He wants Conrad on the moon. In space.”
Although it’s clear that Han is still working through the project, fans can rest easy knowing she’s dedicated to getting it just right. She’s also set to direct the film, marking her directorial debut after taking on the role in season 3, a transition she described as “natural” and “easy” after years of working with the cast and crew.
“I loved every single part of it,” Han said. “It’s just another extension of storytelling. I’m really excited to do the movie, too, because it’s a privilege to be the one telling the story.”
While the movie’s release might still be a bit off, Han is already thinking ahead to the future. She’s been balancing several projects, including other books, movies, and shows, and although she’d love to return to writing, she admitted that the demands of show-running have left her little time to sit down and focus on new novels.
For now, fans will just have to hold tight and wait for more details as Han continues to work her magic behind the scenes, bringing new chapters of The Summer I Turned Pretty to life in ways they haven’t yet imagined.
