If you thought the sunscreen was packed away for good, think again. Our favourite guilty-pleasure drama, The Summer I Turned Pretty movie, isn’t clocking out just yet. Instead of ending with season three’s tear-soaked finale, Prime Video is sending Belly and the gang off in full cinematic style — a proper movie goodbye.
From Beach Houses to the Big Screen
Jenny Han, the mastermind behind both the books and the show, clearly wasn’t ready to let Cousins Beach slip through her fingers. She’s penning the script herself, which means we can expect the same mix of nostalgia, teenage chaos, and awkward love triangles that had us hooked in the first place. Only this time, it’s going bigger — think one last summer but on a grand, glossy scale.
For fans, that means one more chance to argue endlessly over Team Conrad versus Team Jeremiah (let’s be honest, that debate has become its own sport). Whether you’ve cried, cringed, or shouted at the screen, you know you’ll be back for round four.
Belly: Redemption or Repeat?
Now, the million-dollar question: will Belly finally win us over, or will she leave us sighing into our popcorn yet again? She’s the character we love to hate — impulsive, messy, often frustrating, but painfully relatable in that “wow, that was me at 16” kind of way. The movie feels like her last chance to grow up gracefully, and maybe — just maybe — redeem herself in the eyes of viewers who’ve spent three seasons yelling, “Girl, make up your mind!”
Why This Goodbye Matters
This isn’t just another YA love story. The Summer I Turned Pretty carved out a place in pop culture because it nailed the bittersweet magic of growing up. It reminded us of first crushes, family holidays, and that fleeting feeling of summer freedom that never quite comes back in adulthood. That’s why fans have clung to it so fiercely — it’s not just Belly’s story, it’s ours too.
So, will the film deliver closure or chaos? Either way, it’s the perfect excuse to sink into one more round of sun, saltwater, and swoony stares. Love her or hate her, Belly’s last dance is bound to stir something up. And let’s face it — we wouldn’t have it any other way.