Just when fans thought the chaos surrounding The Summer I Turned Pretty couldn’t get any more intense, a new rumor has emerged that could change everything: the ending may already be filmed—and quietly locked in.
As of May 6, 2026, industry whispers suggest that director Jenny Han and her team have reportedly shot multiple versions of the final scenes early in production, including what insiders are calling a “primary ending” that is currently being treated as the official conclusion.
If true, this is a bold and highly strategic move.
Filming alternate endings isn’t new in Hollywood, but doing it this early—and in such secrecy—signals just how seriously the studio is taking the film’s impact. The love triangle between Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah has defined the entire franchise, and choosing who she ends up with is not just a plot decision—it’s a cultural moment for millions of fans worldwide.
But here’s where things get complicated.
ources claim that while one ending is being internally favored, other versions are being kept as backups, potentially to be used if test screenings (or fan reactions) push the studio in a different direction. In other words, the ending may be “locked”… but not permanently.
And that uncertainty is already causing tension.
Some insiders suggest that not everyone involved in the production agrees on which ending should be final. Creative disagreements—whether subtle or significant—could be shaping how the story is being framed, edited, and ultimately delivered to audiences.
Meanwhile, fans are reacting exactly how you’d expect: with intense speculation and emotional investment.
Online communities are dissecting every rumor, trying to guess which ending aligns with the original novel We’ll Always Have Summer and which one might r
epresent a bold departure. The possibility of multiple endings has even sparked theories about alternate cuts, surprise releases, or different versions being shown in different formats.
But there’s also a deeper concern beneath the excitement.
If the filmmakers are truly keeping multiple endings in play, it raises a critical question: Is the story being told with a clear vision—or is it being shaped in real time by pressure and expectations?
For a series that has always thrived on emotional authenticity, that balance is crucial.
Still, one thing is undeniable: the stakes have never been higher.
Because if the ending really has been filmed… then somewhere, right now, the final fate of Belly’s story already exists.