Jenny Han Hinted at a Movie in <i>The Summer I Turned Pretty</i> Finale End Credits

Spoilers below.

As I write this in the ELLE offices, I’m trying very hard to compose myself after watching the Summer I Turned Pretty series finale at my desk. Not only because of the sweet conclusion of Belly Conklin’s story, but also because... I’m not quite sure what to do with myself now that there are no new episodes of this lovably chaotic show to fixate over.

Luckily for me and many other fans, TSITP is not done yet. Though we won’t be getting a secret bonus episode, we will be getting a full-length movie to continue—and finally conclude—Belly’s story. Jenny Han is writing and directing the film, too. But before the official news broke, Han subtly hinted at the idea of revisiting the TSITP universe during the end credits of the series finale, which premiered today.

First, the credits are played over a slideshow of images of Belly and Conrad celebrating Christmas in Paris, which was not previously seen on the show. They’re all cute and cuddly, opening presents as snow falls outside. Belly even wears a red printed PJ set like she did that one Christmas she and Conrad spent together in the beach house.

Afterwards, a handwritten note from Han appears onscreen, thanking fans for their support through the years. She even teased a possible spin-off of the show, writing, “Maybe we’ll meet you again one summer in Cousins.” Though she didn’t share any further details, we now know that she was referring to The Summer I Turned Pretty: The Movie.

Read Han’s full note below.

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the love you’ve shown The Summer I Turned Pretty all these years. Whether you’ve been with Belly since the very first book or joined us with the show I’m so grateful you’ve made Belly’s story part of your summers.

“We put our whole hearts into this show and we’re so thankful to you for coming along with us on the ride. Maybe we’ll meet you again one summer in Cousins. Until then—

“All of my love always, Jenny”

The author, showrunner, screenwriter, and producer recently told the Los Angeles Times that she’s “definitely open to doing more stories in the [TSITP] universe, it’s just that I want to figure out what the story is that I feel so compelled to tell it that I’m willing to spend the next few years throwing my whole body into it.”

It might be a while before the TSITP film hits Prime Video, so for now, maybe it’s time to start rewatching the series—or rereading the books.

Watch The Summer I Turned Pretty on Prime Video