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Untitled I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel
Directed byJennifer Kaytin Robinson
Screenplay by
Story by
  • Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
  • Leah McKendrick
Based onCharacters
by Lois Duncan
Produced byNeal H. Moritz
Starring
CinematographyElisha Christian
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • July 18, 2025 (2025-07-18)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The untitled I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel is an upcoming American slasher film directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sam Lansky after an initial draft by Leah McKendrick. It is the fourth film in the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise, serving as a direct sequel to I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. The film stars Madelyn Cline, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers, Jonah Hauer-King and Chase Sui Wonders, with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. reprising their roles as Julie James and Ray Bronson from the first two films.

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 18, 2025.

Cast

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Production

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Development

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Director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and screenwriter Leah McKendrick came up with an idea for a new installment to the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise and pitched it to Sony Pictures in the fourth quarter of 2022. The pitch successfully led to the film being put into early development in February 2023, with plans to have producer Neal H. Moritz and stars Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. return in their respective roles as Julie James and Ray Bronson from the original films.[1] Some days later, Sarah Michelle Gellar told Entertainment Weekly that she had been approached to reprise her role as Helen Shivers from the first I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) film, owing to her friendship with Robinson, but declined because her character had died in the original film and it would be impossible to retcon her death.[2][3] The screenplay was written by Robinson and Sam Lansky after McKendrick wrote the initial script.[4] In March 2024, McKendrick revealed that the influence of social media would factor into the film's plot.[5] In July, it was confirmed that the film would continue the story from the second film.[6]

Casting

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In March 2023, Prinze Jr. said in an interview that he had not received an offer to join the film, explaining "They just said that to get people excited. I haven't spoken to anyone at their company, my agents haven't received an offer from them whatsoever."[7] He later stated that Original Film announced the sequel without him and Love signed on yet just to excite the fans and that he had met with Kaytin Robinson after the announcement to discuss his possible involvement. He said that the meeting left him impressed with her idea for the film but noted that he had not signed on to appear as there was no script and he had received no concrete offer.[8] In December, Hewitt stated that she would definitely reprise her lead role.[9][10][11]

In May 2024, it was reported that Prinze Jr. and Hewitt were expected to return.[12] Additional cast members Camila Mendes, Madelyn Cline, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers, and Jonah Hauer-King were negotiating roles in the film in July 2024.[4] By September, Mendes had exited the project due to her starring in Amazon MGM Studios' Masters of the Universe (2026), while Cline, Pidgeon, Withers, and King were confirmed to star.[13] Later that month, Chase Sui Wonders joined the cast,[14] and Prinze Jr. was confirmed as having been cast, with Hewitt still in negotiations to return.[15] In October, Billy Campbell was added to the cast.[16] The next month, Lola Tung, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Austin Nichols and Gabbriette had joined the cast as well.[17]

On December 13, 2024, it was reported that Jennifer Love Hewitt was officially set to return as Julie James.[18]

Filming

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Production was ready in November 2024,[19] with principal photography beginning later that month.[20][21] Filming took place in New South Wales, Australia,[22][23] with Elisha Christian as cinematographer.[24]

Release

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The untitled sequel is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 18, 2025.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Kroll, Justin (February 6, 2023). "I Know What You Did Last Summer Sequel In Works At Sony With Jennifer Kaytin Robinson Directing; Jennifer Love Hewitt And Freddie Prinze Jr. In Talks To Return". Deadline Hollywood.
  2. ^ Ng, Philiana (February 15, 2023). "Sarah Michelle Gellar on If She'll Be in the New 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Sequel (Exclusive)". ET Online. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  3. ^ Tinoco, Armando (October 6, 2024). "Sarah Michelle Gellar Says She Won't Reprise 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Role In Sequel Film: "I Am Dead"". Deadline Hollywood.
  4. ^ a b Gajewski, Ryan; Kit, Borys (July 22, 2024). "I Know What You Did Last Summer Reboot to Star Camila Mendes, Madelyn Cline (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  5. ^ Squires, John (March 6, 2024). "'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Writer Teases Upcoming Sequel; A Slasher for the Social Media Age?". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  6. ^ Gajewski, Ryan (July 31, 2024). "Brandy Wasn't Aware of 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Reboot: "I Need Them to Give Me a Call"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  7. ^ "Freddie Prinze Jr. Says He Hasn't 'Received an Offer' for I Know What You Did Last Summer Sequel (Exclusive)". Toofab. March 10, 2023. Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  8. ^ Perry, Spencer (March 21, 2023). "Freddie Prinze Jr Breaks Silence on I Know What You Did Last Summer Sequel Plans (Exclusive)". ComicBook.com. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  9. ^ Squires, John (December 8, 2023). "Jennifer Love Hewitt Says She Would "100%" Return for 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Sequel". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  10. ^ Squires, John (March 18, 2023). "'I Know What You Did Last Summer' – Jennifer Love Hewitt "Can't Confirm But Won't Deny" She's Back for Sequel". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  11. ^ Gao, Max (December 9, 2024). "Jennifer Love Hewitt and Brian Hallisay on Lifetime's 'The Holiday Junkie,' Their Crazy '9-1-1' Storyline and Whether She'll Be in the New 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'". Variety. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  12. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (May 16, 2024). "Sony Dates 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' For Summer 2025". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 13, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  13. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 4, 2024). "Camila Mendes Exits Sony's 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  14. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 6, 2024). "Chase Sui Wonders In Talks For Sony's 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Reboot – The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  15. ^ Cordero, Rosy (September 23, 2024). "Freddie Prinze Jr. Officially Joins Sony's 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Sequel Film". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  16. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 7, 2024). "Billy Campbell Joins Sony's 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  17. ^ Kroll, Justin (November 7, 2024). "I Know What You Did Last Summer: Lola Tung, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Austin Nichols And Gabbriette Join New Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  18. ^ Kroll, Justin (December 13, 2024). "Jennifer Love Hewitt Closes Deal To Return For Next 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Movie At Sony". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  19. ^ Tinoco, Armando (November 27, 2024). "Sarah Michelle Gellar Teases 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Sequel With Photo From Film Set". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 28, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  20. ^ Thomas, Carly (2024-12-11). "Why Sarah Michelle Gellar Got in "Trouble" Posting I Know What You Did Last Summer Reboot Set Photo". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  21. ^ Navarro, Meagan (December 3, 2024). "'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Sequel Officially Enters Production". Bloody Disgusting.
  22. ^ Geisinger, Gabriella (November 28, 2024). "I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel now in production in Australia". KFTV.com. Media Business Insight. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  23. ^ Feneley, Ruby (November 10, 2024). "I Know What You Did Last Summer Sequel: Cast, Release Date". Elle. Lagardère Group. Archived from the original on November 13, 2024.
  24. ^ Amber T (December 3, 2024). "Production On I Know What You Did Last Summer Reboot Has Officially Started". Fangoria. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024.
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