Jenny Han Confirms The Summer I Turned Pretty Movie and Promises Fans a “Special Gift” to Wrap Up Belly and Conrad’s Love Story
After three seasons of teenage heartbreak, summer house nostalgia, and the love triangle that kept audiences hooked, The Summer I Turned Pretty is officially coming back one more time—this time on the big screen. Jenny Han, the bestselling author of the novels and the creative mind behind the Amazon Prime Video series, has confirmed that she is writing and directing a feature-length movie that will close the chapter on Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah’s story. For fans who have been waiting anxiously to see how this whirlwind romance will truly end, Han has teased something she calls a “gift,” a promise that the film will not just be an extension of the show but a final love letter to its devoted audience.
The Summer I Turned Pretty has always been more than just a romance. It became a cultural moment, bringing to life the warmth of summer vacations, the complexity of first loves, and the heartache of growing up. When it premiered in 2022, it instantly struck a chord with teenagers and adults alike, and its streaming success quickly solidified it as one of Prime Video’s biggest hits. Season after season, audiences watched Belly, played beautifully by Lola Tung, navigate her relationships with the Fisher brothers, Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), while carrying the emotional weight of family struggles and self-discovery. Each season ended with both heartbreak and hope, leaving fans desperate for more.
Now, instead of a fourth season, Jenny Han is tying everything together with a film. In her interview with PEOPLE, she described it as a way to truly give closure—not just to the characters but also to the fans who have invested their emotions into the story. “It’s a gift,” she said, hinting that the film will include moments that honor the journey viewers have taken from the very beginning. While she remained careful not to reveal too much, her words carry the weight of a promise that the film won’t just repeat what fans have already seen, but will add new layers that make the ending even more powerful.
For Belly and Conrad fans, this news feels like a long-awaited sigh of relief. Their complicated romance has been at the heart of the series from the beginning, even as Jeremiah’s presence made the love triangle more intense. With Christopher Briney’s Conrad often representing the quiet, brooding side of young love, and Lola Tung’s Belly embodying the emotional core of the series, the final movie is expected to highlight the fragility and beauty of their connection in a way that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Jenny Han has always managed to balance authenticity with romance, giving her characters flaws and struggles that feel real, which is part of why the story resonates so strongly.
The movie announcement also comes at a time when book-to-screen adaptations are enjoying a renaissance. Jenny Han herself has become a powerhouse in this space, first with To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before on Netflix, and now with The Summer I Turned Pretty. Her ability to keep her storytelling both relatable and deeply emotional is what has earned her a devoted following, and the movie promises to be another example of that. Fans are already speculating about whether Han might include new material not found in the books, or if the “gift” she mentioned could mean an alternate ending, extended storylines, or even surprises from the actors themselves.
For many, this movie is not just about finishing a love story. It’s about saying goodbye to characters who have become like friends, revisiting a world that felt like home, and celebrating a series that reminded viewers of their own summers filled with bittersweet firsts. It’s about the comfort of knowing that, even as life moves forward, some stories are meant to be savored one last time before letting go.
Jenny Han’s reassurance that the film will serve as a gift is exactly what fans needed to hear. After investing years into Belly’s journey, audiences can now look forward to one final emotional ride that will deliver laughter, tears, and, most importantly, closure. The Summer I Turned Pretty has always been about the fleeting beauty of growing up, and now, with a movie to seal the story, it seems destined to leave fans with one last unforgettable memory.
