Key Takeaways:
- Script Complete: The Summer I Turned Pretty creator Jenny Han has officially finished writing the script for the follow-up movie.
- Filming Has Not Started: Despite the script’s completion, Han confirmed that the cast has not yet begun filming the new project.
- No Christmas Release: Fans hoping for a holiday trip back to Cousins Beach will have to wait, as Han stated a Christmas release is “not possible.”
- Cast Is Eager for Details: Stars Lola Tung and Christopher Briney have admitted they don’t know specifics about the plot yet but are excited to find out.
Author and creator Jenny Han has shared a highly anticipated update on the movie follow-up to The Summer I Turned Pretty, clarifying the project’s timeline and putting a damper on holiday-season rumors.
Script is Ready, But Patience is Key
Speaking at The Wrap’s 2025 Power Women Summit, Han confirmed she has completed a major step in the movie’s production. “I just wrote it,” she announced, giving fans a reason to celebrate. However, she quickly followed up with a dose of reality for those eager to see the final product, stating, “We have not filmed anything yet.”
This confirmation puts the movie in the early stages of pre-production, meaning a release is still a ways off.
Why a Christmas Release Isn’t Happening
Many viewers had speculated that the movie might arrive as a holiday surprise, but Han directly addressed and debunked these theories.
“I know that everyone was hoping that it was coming out this Christmas,” she explained, “but unfortunately, not happening, not possible.”
Han, who also directs, attributed the delay to the demanding schedule of the Amazon Prime series. She reminded fans that post-production on season three wrapped up just a month before its July premiere. “The show came out in July,” she said. “So it was really up to the last minute on the show, so that we wouldn’t have had time to film the whole movie.”
What’s Next for Belly and the Fisher Boys?
While plot details remain under wraps, Han has previously teased that a “major life event” is on the horizon for Belly (Lola Tung). “There is another big milestone for Belly,” she hinted in a September interview. “So we’ll continue along with that journey.”
The main cast is just as curious as the fans. In a recent interview, Lola Tung and Christopher Briney (Conrad) shared that they haven’t been given the full story yet. “I’m sure Jenny has a great—she apparently has a first draft,” Tung told Deadline. “So hopefully, maybe soon we’ll find out.”
For now, fans can rest assured that the next chapter in Belly’s story is officially written, even if the trip back to Cousins Beach requires a little more waiting.
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