Devoted fans of the beloved romantic drama series 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' hoping for a cinematic trip to Cousins Beach this year will be disappointed. The series creator and bestselling author, Jenny Han, has delivered a clear update: the much-anticipated film adaptation is still in its early stages and will definitely not be hitting screens in 2025.
No Christmas Surprise: Filming Hasn't Even Begun
During a recent appearance at The Wrap's 2025 Power Women Summit, Jenny Han provided a crucial progress report on the film project. She revealed that while the scriptwriting phase is complete, the production team has not yet moved to filming. "I just wrote it. We have not filmed anything yet," Han stated unequivocally.
Addressing widespread fan speculation about a potential holiday season release, the 45-year-old author was forthright. "I know that everyone was hoping that it was coming out this Christmas... but unfortunately, not happening, not possible," she said. Han drew a parallel to the intense post-production schedule of the series' third season, which wrapped just a month before its Prime Video debut, explaining that similar timelines made filming a whole movie simultaneously impossible.
Jenny Han Takes the Director's Chair
In an exciting development for fans, Jenny Han is not only the writer but will also step into the director's role for the film, as reported by E! News. This ensures the cinematic chapter will stay true to the vision of the original book trilogy's author.
While plot details remain a closely guarded secret, Han has offered a tantalizing hint about the story's direction. During a September 18 interview on 'Today', she teased that the film will follow the core trio—Belly (Lola Tung), Conrad (Christopher Briney), and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno)—through a significant life milestone. "There is another big milestone for Belly. So we will continue along with that journey," she revealed, without elaborating further.
Cast in the Dark About the Plot
Interestingly, even the lead actors are awaiting details about the movie's narrative. In earlier comments, Lola Tung mentioned she was unaware of the plot but trusted Han's vision, saying, "I’m sure Jenny has a great — she apparently has a first draft. So hopefully, maybe soon we’ll find out." Her co-star Christopher Briney humorously added that he was glad not to be involved in the writing process.
Given this timeline—with a finished script but no filming—industry observers and fans now anticipate that 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' movie will likely aim for a release in late 2026 or 2027. The extended wait promises a film that is carefully crafted, though it certainly tests the patience of the show's dedicated fanbase.
