‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ isn’t over. What we know about the upcoming movie
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- Prime Video announced a follow-up movie after season 3 finale of the series.
- Author Jenny Han returns as writer and director for the upcoming feature film.
- Series filmed in North Carolina boosted tourism at UNC and local locations.
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” continues to be one of the most popular drama series filmed in North Carolina.
Just hours after the highly anticipated season 3 finale, Prime Video announced that the global hit series based on the bestselling trilogy will conclude with a feature film.
“The Summer I Turned Pretty has struck a chord with audiences everywhere, creating moments of joy, nostalgia, and connection that have made it a global sensation,” Courtenay Valenti, head of film, streaming and theatrical at Amazon MGM Studios, and Vernon Sanders, Global Head of Television, at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios said in a press release. “We’re proud of the series’ extraordinary success and couldn’t be more excited to partner again with Jenny Han to bring fans an unforgettable next chapter.”
When will TSITP movie be released?
Not much about the film has been released, including plot details or a premiere date. Like the series, author and UNC alumna Jenny Han will once again have a major hand in the movie, which she will both write and direct.
“There is another big milestone left in Belly’s journey, and I thought only a movie could give it its proper due. I’m so grateful to Prime Video for continuing to support my vision for this story and for making it possible to share this final chapter with the fans,” Han said about the new project, which was announced at the series’ finale red carpet celebration in Paris.
During a live Zoom interview on the TODAY Show Thursday, Sept. 18 morning, Han and the leading cast members reflected on the series finale and the film announcement.
Han didn’t reveal much about the plot, specifically if there will be another wedding like in her books, but said “there is another big milestone for Belly, so we’ll continue with that journey.”
TSITP movie release date
That’s still unclear.
She said it’s still a little too soon to say when fans can expect the movie, but said she has finished a draft. She did confirm, though, that it will not be released in 2026.
“The most moving part for me is seeing how people around the world are connecting with the story,” Han said during the live interview. “That is wild to me. Coming up with a story in my head and then seeing people really connect with the characters and the emotions. I think that’s probably been the greatest honor of the whole experience.”
North Carolina filming locations
The show’s three seasons have been filmed in the Wilmington area, with the final season filming partly in Chapel Hill and on the UNC campus. Thanks to the popularity of the show, the university organized a behind-the-scenes look tour on campus during the final run of the series.
In the meantime, you can stream all three seasons of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” series on Prime Video.
This story was originally published September 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM with the headline "‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ isn’t over. What we know about the upcoming movie."