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‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Movie Requests Privacy After Fans Swarm Set: Everything We Know So Far

Production says fan visits are disrupting filming and creating safety concerns as cast and crew work to keep the set protected.

  • On April 27, production for The Summer I Turned Pretty movie officially began in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving as a cinematic conclusion to the Prime Video series following the Season Three finale.
  • Director Jenny Han continues the story of Belly after she chose Conrad over Jeremiah in Season Three, aiming to provide a proper conclusion to Belly's journey.
  • Sarah Kucserka is co-writing the script alongside Han. Returning stars including Tung, Briney, and Casalegno are expected to reprise their roles, with the film produced in partnership by Amazon and MGM Studios.
  • Prime Video requested that fans respect privacy on location, citing high excitement that disrupts filming and creates safety concerns for cast and crew. The production posted "Privacy Please" on social media.
  • Han confirmed the film remains in production and will not debut this year, explaining that "finishing Season Three was down to the wire, so we wouldn't have had time to film a whole movie.
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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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