For fans of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’, summer isn’t quite over yet. Prime Video has confirmed that the hit coming-of-age series based on Jenny Han’s beloved novels will officially conclude with a feature-length movie.
The announcement comes hot on the heels of the series finale, which wrapped up the emotional rollercoaster of Belly’s love triangle but left just enough room for one last milestone.
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Still Has One More Chapter As The Show’s Ending Left Out A Major Part
The show has been a massive success since its debut in 2022. Season 3, released in the summer of 2025, became one of Prime Video’s biggest hits of the year. Now, Han herself is stepping behind the camera to direct the final installment, promising fans the ending that both the books and the characters deserve. The Season 3 finale of the show tied up many of the show’s biggest threads.
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Belly reunited with Conrad in Paris after a year of heartbreak and distance. Their reunion was equal parts tender and raw, as they confronted the fears, regrets, and expectations that had haunted their relationship since Susannah’s passing. Episode 11, appropriately titled “At Last,” brought the long-awaited resolution to the love triangle that has kept viewers guessing since the show began.
Belly chose Conrad over Jeremiah, ending years of back-and-forth with an honest conversation that reignited their relationship. From the rooftops of Paris to the familiar shores of Cousins Beach, the finale gave fans closure, or so it seemed. However, anyone who has read Han’s books knows there’s more. The trilogy’s epilogue reveals that Belly and Conrad eventually get married, cementing their love story with the ultimate milestone.
While the series finale stopped just short of this moment, Han hinted in Prime Video’s announcement that this will likely be the focus of the upcoming movie. “There is another big milestone left in Belly’s journey, and I thought only a movie could give it its proper due,” Han said. “I’m so grateful to Prime Video for continuing to support my vision for this story and for making it possible to share this final chapter with the fans.”
Why A Movie Makes Sense For Belly’s Ending
Concluding ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ with a film rather than another season is more than just a business decision. It’s a storytelling choice that reflects the intimacy of Belly’s journey. A wedding, after all, isn’t about cliffhangers, side plots, or dragging out storylines. It’s about closure, love, and celebration. And what better way to capture that than through a movie? Jenny Han herself has always been mindful of pacing and tone.
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Expanding a four-page epilogue into another full season could have felt forced. By making it a movie, she can take the time to explore the wedding in detail without diluting its power. Fans can expect laughter, tears, nostalgia, and plenty of callbacks to the summers that started it all. Moreover, Han’s direct involvement as both writer and director ensures that the movie will feel authentic to her vision.
This isn’t just about wrapping up a TV series; it’s about bringing her beloved characters to the screen one last time in the way she always imagined. As Han herself acknowledged in her note to fans at the end of the finale, this world has meant as much to her as it has to the audience. “Thank you for all your love and support for the show,” she wrote, leaving the door open with a small tease: “We might meet again in Cousins someday.”
