The Summer I Turned Pretty Movie Gets Release Update From Show Creator

The Summer I Turned Pretty movie has gotten a release update. Following the series finale of Jenny Han’s hit Amazon Prime Video series, based on her bestselling trilogy, many viewers received the surprising announcement of a big movie finale. Now, Han has talked about a potential release date.

Han and the cast of The Summer I Turned Pretty made an appearance on The Today Show and revealed some details about the movie that give audiences a better sense of when to expect the highly anticipated film. It will be directed by Han and co-written by Han and Sarah Kucserka.

Han confirmed that TSITP: The Movie would not arrive as quickly as some had thought. When asked if audiences could expect it around 2026 or 2027, Han admitted, “It’s still a little too soon to say… We don’t know when it’s coming out, but not next year.” Read her comments below:

It’s still a little too soon to say… We don’t know when it’s coming out, but not next year.

We still have to make it. Sarah Kucserka, my co-showrunner, and I have finished a draft. So we’re shuffling along.

What This Means For The Summer I Turned Pretty Movie

Jeremiah, Belly, and Conrad sitting at a table in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3

Han’s comment confirms that a 2026 release is officially off the table, pushing the earliest release window to 2027. For audiences eager to see the story continue on the big screen, patience will be key. This slow build isn’t surprising considering how carefully Han has handled the series so far.

This timeline provides the creative team plenty of time to refine the script, plan production, and craft an ending worthy of the celebrated trilogy and series. Closing out The Summer I Turned Pretty will require not only closing out Belly’s story but also delivering a satisfying conclusion to a show that has captivated audiences for years.

The Summer I Turned Pretty series finale left viewers emotional, as Belly finally chose Conrad, cementing their romance after years of back-and-forth between him and Jeremiah. The ending divided viewers but also set up the possibility for a more definitive conclusion on the big screen, where Belly’s journey can come full circle.

The delay also poses questions about how the movie will handle its stars’ busy schedules. Recently, Lola Tung has been cast in Oz Perkins’ new film, and co-stars Christopher Briney and Gavin Casalegno have seen their profiles rise alongside the show’s success. Coordinating their availability for a film could add to the extended wait.

Our Take On The Summer I Turned Pretty Movie

Belly and Conrad sitting in a car and looking at each other in The Summer I Turned Pretty's season 3 finale — Belly and Conrad sitting in a car and looking at each other in The Summer I Turned Pretty’s season 3 finale

While the long wait might be frustrating, Han’s comments suggest that the cast and crew are committed to delivering the best possible version of The Summer I Turned Pretty: The Movie. The extended timeline means expectations will be high, but it also offers the chance to perfect the film.

While there is no concrete release date, the movie is officially happening. If Amazon and Han succeed with the big screen finale, The Summer I Turned Pretty: The Movie could serve as both a goodbye to Belly’s story and a defining YA series conclusion for years to come.