The cast of The Summer I Turned Pretty offered new details about a movie adaptation during an appearance on the Today show, signaling that a cinematic continuation is in the works even as a concrete release date remains undisclosed. The discussion followed the show's coverage of the season three finale, which aired the night before and left fans buzzing about Belly’s next chapter and where this seaside romance could land on the big screen. The Prime Video series, based on Jenny Han’s novels, has already signaled that the end of the TV run would culminate in a cinematic conclusion, a point echoed by Han and the cast in recent interviews.
On the Today show, Han declined to confirm whether Belly, played by Lola Tung, would marry Conrad, portrayed by Christopher Briney, in the film, instead saying there is “another big milestone” for Belly and that the movie’s release window remains undecided. Han has written a first draft of the screenplay, she said, but cautioned fans that it is still early in the process. Cast members also weighed in on the project’s scope: Gavin Casalegno, who plays Jeremiah Fisher, described the show’s popularity as surreal, while Briney said he had long sensed Belly and Conrad would end up together. Han also touched on her use of Taylor Swift songs in the series, noting that Swift’s music helps illuminate Belly’s inner thoughts and emotional arc.
Han has described the movie as the final chapter for the show, saying there is one more milestone left in Belly’s journey that only a film could properly honor. Press materials summarized the current trajectory: Belly ends the finale dating Conrad, Jeremiah moves on with another woman, and Belly’s brother grows closer to Taylor, all of which would inform the film’s emotional throughline. The finale also closes with the line, “Maybe we’ll meet again one summer in Cousins,” keeping the door open for future storytelling within the same universe.
Details about the movie's production remain sparse, but Han’s comments and the cast’s interviews indicate the project will strive to deliver a definitive conclusion while respecting the characters’ growth. The team has signaled that the film will not arrive in 2026, and Han noted that while a draft exists, changes are likely as the project evolves. The cast also touched on their personal connections to the story and its music—an element fans have closely associated with Belly’s inner life—suggesting the project will aim for a cinematic tone that preserves the series’ emotional core. The discussion coincided with a public appearance by Theo, Tung, and Briney at the season three premiere in Paris on Sept. 17, underscoring the global interest in the franchise as it transitions toward a possible film conclusion.