The Summer I Turned Pretty

 

The Summer I Turned Pretty — the story, the TV series, its ending, and what’s coming next with the movie adaptation. Let me know if you want a version shorter or longer, or focused on certain angles (character, themes, etc.).

What is The Summer I Turned Pretty

• The Summer I Turned Pretty is a young adult romance / coming-of-age story by Jenny Han, originally a trilogy of novels. Wikipedia

• It was adapted into a TV series by Jenny Han for Amazon Prime Video. Wikipedia+1

The TV Series: Seasons & Plot

• The show premiered in June 2022 with season 1, followed by season 2 in July 2023, and then season 3—the final season—in July 2025. Wikipedia+2People.com+2

• Across the seasons, the main character is Isabel “Belly” Conklin (played by Lola Tung). Her story revolves around summers spent at Cousins Beach with her family and the Fisher family, especially the two Fisher brothers: Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno). A recurring love triangle is central to the tension and growth. Indiatimes+3Wikipedia+3L'Officiel+3

• Season 3 has 11 episodes, more than previous seasons, allowing more time to wrap up character arcs. EW.com+2Wikipedia+2

Season 3 / Series Finale: “At Last”

• The final season was released in July 2025, with weekly episodes culminating on September 17, 2025. Wikipedia+2CT Insider+2

• In the series finale, titled “At Last”, Belly ultimately chooses Conrad, resolving the long-standing love triangle. She had briefly accepted Jeremiah’s proposal earlier but then called it off when her feelings for Conrad came back. Indiatimes+2Marie Claire+2

• After choosing Conrad, Belly moves to Paris for personal growth and clarity; Conrad surprises her there on her birthday. They reunite, and the ending shows them returning to their family’s beach house, symbolizing a return to what mattered and a hopeful future. Indiatimes

What’s Next: The Movie

• Shortly after the season 3 finale, it was officially announced that the story will continue in The Summer I Turned Pretty: The Movie. This film will serve as a feature-length conclusion to the entire saga. ABC News+3Teen Vogue+3L'Officiel+3

• Jenny Han, the author and original creator, will write and direct the movie. ELLE+2L'Officiel+2

• The movie will see the return of the leads, Lola Tung (Belly) and Christopher Briney (Conrad). Other cast members from the show are expected to reprise their roles. Wikipedia+3Bustle+3ELLE+3

• Plot details haven’t been fully revealed, but Han has said that there is “another big milestone left in Belly’s journey.” Many (both media and fans) speculate that this could include Belly and Conrad’s wedding, since the book trilogy’s last book (We’ll Always Have Summer) ends with a second Cousins Beach wedding. Cosmopolitan+2Bustle+2

Open Questions & What Fans Might Expect

Here are some things that are not yet confirmed or might be part of the movie:

• Release date: No official date has been announced. Because writing, filming, scheduling, and post-production all take time, there may be a waiting period. Marie Claire+2L'Officiel+2

• Supporting storylines: Besides Belly & Conrad, there are several secondary arcs that could use closure, such as Jeremiah’s career and relationships, friends like Taylor and Steven, Belly’s family dynamics, etc. Bustle+2L'Officiel+2

• Book vs. show differences: The series has made changes from the books (as many adaptations do), so whether the movie will follow the books’ epilogue exactly or introduce new elements remains to be seen. Cosmopolitan+1

Why the Movie Makes Sense & What It Means

• Jenny Han has said that only a movie could give the conclusion “its proper due,” meaning the emotional weight and resolution deserve more time than a regular-episode format. ELLE+1

• For fans, the movie is a chance to get the definitive closure. While the series finale ends happily with Belly and Conrad together, the milestone of that last step (wedding, etc.) hasn’t been fully portrayed. The movie offers a way to see what comes after that decision. Cosmopolitan+1