Daijiworld Media Network - Paris

Paris, Sep 18: Showrunner and author Jenny Han has confirmed that a feature film based on her popular book series The Summer I Turned Pretty is in the works, following the finale of the show’s third season.

The announcement was hinted at in a post-credits easter egg, where Han wrote: “Maybe we’ll meet again one summer in Cousins,” sparking speculation among fans. The official confirmation also appeared on the show’s X handle, alongside a photo of Lola Tung (Belly) and Christopher Briney (Conrad) posing in front of a premiere poster.

While plot details remain under wraps, Han revealed that the film will continue the story of the series. She will co-write the screenplay with Sarah Kucserka, and emphasized that a movie format was needed to give Belly’s journey its “proper due.” No release date has been announced yet.

The third season of the series, which concluded Han’s book storyline, reportedly drew 25 million global viewers within its first week on Prime Video. Episodes were released weekly on Wednesdays, culminating in a finale that delighted fans worldwide.

Han expressed gratitude to Prime Video for supporting her vision and allowing the story to reach its “final chapter” in a cinematic format, promising fans an exciting continuation of the beloved series.