Fans of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' finally have fresh updates about the franchise’s upcoming movie continuation. After months of speculation, filming for 'The Summer I Turned Pretty: The Movie' is officially underway in North Carolina, and new set leaks featuring Belly and Conrad have already sent the internet into a frenzy. The movie was officially announced in September 2025 as a feature-length conclusion to the popular Prime Video series based on author Jenny Han's bestselling trilogy. While plot details remain tightly under wraps, recent behind-the-scenes photos and videos have sparked countless fan theories online.
First Look at Belly and Conrad Sparks Fan Excitement
New images from the set recently offered fans their first close-up glimpse of Lola Tung as Belly and Christopher Briney as Conrad. The two actors appeared in styling similar to their season three looks, leading fans to speculate that the movie picks up shortly after the events of the series finale. One detail quickly noticed by fans was Belly's missing engagement ring, which reignited debates over her complicated love triangle with Conrad and Jeremiah.
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Social media discussions exploded as viewers attempted to decode every costume detail and filming leak for clues about the movie's storyline. Additional footage from the set also revealed returning cast members including Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman and Rain Spencer filming scenes together in Wilmington, North Carolina. Despite production officially beginning in April, Gavin Casalegno recently admitted that even the cast members know very little about the final script.
During an interview at the ELLE Actors Rising event earlier this year, the actor revealed he had not yet received the full screenplay and joked that filming updates would likely come at the last minute from Jenny Han herself.
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Production Faces Intense Fan Attention
Casalegno also teased that at least one popular fan theory about the movie is probably correct, further fueling speculation online. Fans have spent months discussing possible plot twists, wedding storylines and even surprise endings that could differ from the original books. Meanwhile, Jenny Han confirmed that the screenplay has already been completed and previously stated she would only return to the franchise if she found "the right idea" for continuing Belly's story.
The excitement surrounding the movie has become so intense that the production team recently issued a public request asking fans to stop visiting filming locations and sharing real-time updates online. The statement explained that crowding around sets and posting spoilers created safety concerns for the cast and crew. Online communities dedicated to the franchise have also introduced spoiler policies as fans continue analysing leaked clips and photographs from the production. Several Reddit discussions have gone viral, with viewers obsessing over Conrad's new hairstyle, Belly's relationship status and possible future storylines.
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Although Prime Video has not officially confirmed a release date yet, multiple reports suggest the movie is expected to premiere sometime in 2027. Filming reportedly began on 27th April in Wilmington, North Carolina, with production likely continuing through the summer. The upcoming film is expected to serve as the emotional conclusion to Belly, Conrad and Jeremiah's long-running story.
With filming now in progress and fan anticipation reaching new heights, 'The Summer I Turned Pretty: The Movie' is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about young adult releases of the coming year.
