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The Summer I Turned Pretty<\/a><\/em> and Belly\u2019s (Lola Tung<\/a>) story after she made her choice aren\u2019t over yet. The franchise is expanding.<\/p>\n Prime Video announced the news on the day that the finale began streaming. The\u00a0Summer I Turned Pretty<\/em> will conclude with a feature film written and directed by Jenny Han<\/a>, on whose books the series is based. Story details are under wraps, so we don\u2019t know yet what it will be about \u2014 besides \u201cThe story continues the final chapter of Belly\u2019s journey\u201d \u2014 who will be returning (besides Tung), when it will be released, and more.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Summer I Turned Pretty<\/em> has struck a chord with audiences everywhere, creating moments of joy, nostalgia, and connection that have made it a global sensation,\u201d said Courtenay Valenti, head of film, streaming and theatrical at Amazon MGM Studios, and Vernon Sanders, Global Head of Television, at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, in a statement. \u201cWe\u2019re proud of the series\u2019 extraordinary success and couldn\u2019t be more excited to partner again with Jenny Han to bring fans an unforgettable next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n Added Han,\u00a0\u201cThere is another big milestone left in Belly\u2019s journey, and I thought only a movie could give it its proper due. I\u2019m so grateful to Prime Video for continuing to support my vision for this story and for making it possible to share this final chapter with the fans.\u201d<\/p>\n The Summer I Turned Pretty<\/em> ended with Belly choosing Conrad (Christopher Briney<\/a>) and the two returning to Cousins. We didn\u2019t see their wedding, which is in Han\u2019s novel We\u2019ll Always Have Summer<\/em>, so chances are that will be in the movie. And after the finale, a letter<\/a> appeared onscreen from Jenny Han that did tease the possibility of more.<\/p>\n \u201cThank you from the bottom of my heart for the love you\u2019ve shown The Summer I Turned Pretty<\/em> all these years. Whether you\u2019ve been with Belly since the very first book or joined us with the show, I\u2019m so grateful you\u2019ve made Belly\u2019s story part of your summers,\u201d she wrote. \u201cWe put our whole hearts into this show, and we\u2019re so thankful to you for coming along with us on the ride. Maybe we\u2019ll meet again one summer in Cousins. Until then \u2013 All of my love always, Jenny.\u201d<\/p>\n The Summer I Turned Pretty<\/em> follows Belly\u2019s journey and the love triangle with brothers Conrad and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno<\/a>). It was also a coming-of-age story and focused on the relationships between mothers and children, female friendships, and growing up.<\/p>\n Season 3 was led by showrunners Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka, with both also executive producing with Karen Rosenfelt, and Paul Lee<\/a>, Hope Hartman, and Mads Hansen of wiip. The series is co-produced in partnership by Amazon MGM Studios and wiip.<\/p>\n