With cameras already rolling on the much-anticipated feature film continuation of The Summer I Turned Pretty, Prime Video has stepped forward with a direct message for the show’s passionate fanbase: please respect the set.
In a coordinated statement published across the official Instagram accounts of Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video, and the series itself, the studio asked fans to stop circulating filming locations and showing up near the active production site. The post read, in part, that sharing location details and arriving on set disrupts the filmmaking process and raises genuine safety concerns for everyone involved — both cast members and crew. The statement made clear that the team is working to create a “protected bubble” to ensure the best possible final product.
The warning comes as behind-the-scenes footage and candid photos — featuring returning stars Christopher Briney and Lola Tung — have already surfaced across social media platforms, fueling enormous excitement for what is expected to be the story’s emotional conclusion.
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“Keep the Magic of Cousins Safe,” Prime Video Asks Fans
Alongside the written statement, the official accounts shared a video featuring the words “Privacy Please” etched into beach sand — a nod to the beloved fictional summer destination of Cousins Beach that serves as the heart of the story.
“Please help us protect the magic of Cousins until it’s ready to be shared,” the studio urged fans, appealing directly to the community’s emotional connection with the world author Jenny Han originally built.
This is not the first time the streaming giant has had to address fan behavior around the franchise. Ahead of the Season 3 premiere in July 2025, Prime Video published a set of community guidelines specifically warning against bullying, hate speech, and harassment targeting the cast and crew. The platform made clear it would enforce a zero-tolerance policy — banning users who engaged in targeting, doxxing, or hostility within the community spaces.
The Full Cast Returns for the Big-Screen Finale
The film brings back the full core ensemble, including Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, and Rain Spencer. On the creative side, Jenny Han herself is both penning the screenplay — alongside co-writer Sarah Kucserka — and stepping into the director’s chair for the first time on the project.
While the official plot details remain tightly under wraps, the film is widely expected to deliver a meaningful conclusion to Belly’s (Tung) journey following her reunion with Conrad (Briney) in the Season 3 finale — a moment that left fans hungry for more.
Han: “Only a Movie Could Give It Its Proper Due”
According to the THR reports, Speaking about the decision to bring the story to the big screen, Han expressed deep gratitude for Prime Video’s continued support of her creative vision.
“There is another big milestone left in Belly’s journey, and I thought only a movie could give it its proper due. I’m 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.”
— Jenny Han, Author & Director
As production continues, fans are being asked to hold their excitement — and trust that the final chapter of Belly’s story will be worth the wait.
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