The series finale of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" aired on September 17, 2025, concluding Belly's journey and her complicated love triangle with the Fisher brothers. However, the story isn't quite over, as hinted at by author Jenny Han herself.
die-hard fans noticed a subtle clue during the end credits of the finale. As the credits rolled, a slideshow of images appeared, depicting Belly and Conrad celebrating Christmas in Paris. These scenes were entirely new, not previously shown in the series, sparking immediate speculation about a possible continuation of their story.
Adding fuel to the fire, Jenny Han, the author of the book series and showrunner of the television adaptation, included a heartfelt message in the end credits. She thanked fans for their love and support throughout the years, writing, "We put our whole hearts into this show, and we're so thankful to you for coming along with us on the ride". Then came the tease: "Maybe we'll meet again one summer in Cousins," Han wrote, leaving the door open for more stories in the "TSITP" universe.
Following the finale, Prime Video officially announced that "The Summer I Turned Pretty" will continue as a movie. Jenny Han is set to write and direct the film, marking her feature directorial debut. Lola Tung and Christopher Briney will reprise their roles as Belly and Conrad.
Han expressed her gratitude to Prime Video for supporting her vision and making it possible to share the final chapter with fans. She stated that a movie was the only way to give the remaining part of Belly's journey the attention it deserves.
The series, adapted from Han's best-selling trilogy, has become a global phenomenon. Season 3 garnered 25 million viewers worldwide within its first week and is the fifth most-watched returning season on Prime Video. The first season, which premiered in 2022, was the number one show on Prime Video during its launch weekend, and Season 2 more than doubled its predecessor's viewership within the first three days.
While details about the movie's plot remain under wraps, it will likely continue the final chapter of Belly's journey. The finale saw Belly choosing Conrad after he surprised her in Paris. After spending the day together, Conrad confessed his love for her again, and Belly, wearing the infinity necklace from season 1, told him, "Conrad, I choose you, of my own free will". The final scene showed Belly and Conrad returning to the Cousins Beach house, suggesting a promising future for the couple.
The movie could potentially explore Belly and Conrad's relationship as they navigate their future together. It might also feature a "Bonrad" wedding, which many fans are hoping for.
Jenny Han has a track record of creating successful spin-offs. After the "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" movie series, she created "XO, Kitty," a spin-off series about Lara Jean's younger sister, Kitty, which has been renewed for a second season. Vernon Sanders, head of TV at Amazon MGM Studios, has expressed interest in developing more "TSITP" content, leaving the door open for potential spin-offs in the future.
