The Summer I Turned Prettycreator and author Jenny Han teases season 3’s release window. The popular Prime Video adaptation, based on creator Han’s novel trilogy of the same name, focuses on Isabel “Belly” Conklin (Lola Tung) and what happens once she finds herself in a love triangle with two brothers: Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno). EventhoughThe Summer I Turned Prettyseason 3was renewed in August 2023, new episodes have been delayed by the writers' and actors' strikes, which impacted filming across Hollywood. But the wait may soon be over.

In a post on Instagram, which was timed to the holidays,Hanhinted that the show’s return will feature a Christmas episode. In the caption of the post, which is included below, Han also teasesseason 3 will be released in summer 2025. The author wrote: “Can’t wait to spend Christmas in Cousins with you guys this summer.” This would maintain a tradition for the series of holding true to its title, despite the long delay, as previous seasons have similarly released in the summer months.

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What The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Would Mean For The Show

It’s A Big Step Forward For The Main Trio

The Summer I Turned Prettyseason 2 finaleis a big step for the series, withBelly and Conrad finally coming to terms and going their separate ways. Although Conrad has accepted that he may not be the one to end up with Belly, it’s a difficult thing for him to process. It was only one episode before the finale that the trio were in an awkward position and seemingly unsure of how to move forward.

The upcoming season will have 11 episodes, an increase from eight episodes.

The Summer I Turned Prettyseason 3 will adapt Han’s third and final novel in the trilogy,which is titledWe’ll Always Have Summer. The story takes place two years after the events ofIt’s Not Summer Without You, with Belly again at the center of a love triangle between Conrad and Jeremiah. Given that the Prime Video adaptation has changed content from the source material before, and it’s kept under wraps what the third installment will look like, it’s hard to predict what will come next.

Our Take On The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3

Witha cast ofThe Summer I Turned Prettythat also includes Jackie Chung, Rachel Blanchard, Colin Ferguson, Tom Everett Scott, Sean Kaufman, Rain Spencer, and Kyra Sedgwick, co-showrunners Han and Sarah Kucserka will have a lot of room to cover. But thankfully, with three more episodes, the hit romantic drama can make up for lost time. Now, it seems that the countdown can slowly begin for the season 3 return, thanks to Han’s new update.

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The Summer I Turned Pretty, released in 2022, follows a pivotal summer in the life of Belly, who turns sixteen during her family’s annual stay at the Fishers' beach house. This transformative season involves first love, heartbreak, and personal growth, marking a significant journey of self-discovery.