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On September 17, Amazon Prime Video announced that its popular series, The Summer I Turned Pretty, will wrap up with a feature film directed by Jenny Han. This announcement followed the premiere of the Season 3 finale on the streaming platform.

During a virtual interview on the Today show on September 18, showrunner Jenny Han and star Lola Tung discussed the upcoming movie. When asked if there would be a wedding in the film, Han noted that while the third book in the trilogy features a wedding, the Season 3 finale did not. She mentioned, “I can say that there is another big milestone for Belly, so we’ll continue with that journey.”

Regarding the film’s release date, Han stated, “It’s still a little too soon to say. But Sarah Kucserka, my co-showrunner, and I have finished a draft, so we’re chugging along.” She added that the movie will not be released next year, as they still need to produce it.

Lola Tung, who portrays the main character Belly, also shared her excitement about the project, saying, “We’ve known for a little bit, but it’s fun that it’s finally out there in the world.”

In a statement, Jenny Han expressed gratitude to Prime Video for their support, stating that the film would give her series “its proper due.” She thanked them for “continuing to support my vision for this story and for making it possible to share this final chapter with the fans.”

Courtenay Valenti, head of film at Amazon MGM, and Vernon Sanders, Global Head of Television at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, praised their collaboration with Han. They remarked, “The Summer I Turned Pretty has struck a chord with audiences everywhere, creating moments of joy, nostalgia, and connection that have made it a global sensation.” They expressed pride in the series’ “extraordinary success” and excitement to partner again with Han for the next chapter.

FAQs:

• Who plays Belly in The Summer I Turned Pretty? Lola Tung plays Belly in The Summer I Turned Pretty.
• Will The Summer I Turned Pretty movie come out in 2026? No, the movie will not be released next year.
• Has Jenny Han written a draft for The Summer I Turned Pretty movie? Yes, Jenny Han has completed a draft for the upcoming project.

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