New York: It’s almost time to say goodbye to Cousins Beach. The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 — the highly anticipated final chapter in Jenny Han’s beloved series — drops July 16 on Prime Video with a two-episode premiere. Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah’s tangled love triangle is reaching its end, and fans are bracing for impact.
But this isn’t just another young adult drama finale. For the cast, the crew, and millions of fans who’ve grown up with Belly’s story, it’s a gut punch — a goodbye to first love, summer nostalgia, and the soft ache of growing up. The emotions off-screen are just as intense as what unfolds in the final season.
In this piece, we’re diving into everything you need to know — the The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 release date, what the cast and Jenny Han have said about the ending, and why this finale already feels like the end of an era for a generation that still believes summer can change everything.
Oh we’re SO BACK pic.twitter.com/iW4rxNN35d
— The Summer I Turned Pretty (@thesummeritp) July 15, 2025
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When Does ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3 Come Out?
Fans can catch the final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty starting Wednesday, July 16, 2025, on Prime Video. The first two episodes will premiere together, followed by new episodes every week until September 17, 2025.
This season will feature 11 episodes, making it the longest of the series. So, mark your calendars and prep your tissues — Team Jeremiah and Team Conrad are about to battle it out for the last time.
Release Schedule
- July 16 – Episodes 1 & 2
- Weekly episodes every Wednesday
- Finale: September 17
Why This Season Hits So Hard (Even Before It’s Out)
This isn’t just fiction. For many fans, The Summer I Turned Pretty grew up with them. Star Lola Tung, who plays Belly, said she was just 18 when cast and 22 when they wrapped filming Season 3. “It’s been such a big chapter of my life,” she told Entertainment Weekly, revealing she cried many times on set.
And it shows. The emotional weight of the finale is palpable — not just in the love triangle, but in the sense of time passing, of choices made and childhoods left behind. That nostalgic ache? It’s by design.
“I really do feel like I’ve grown up a lot on the show… It felt very special, very emotional, and I’m very proud.” — Lola Tung
What Jenny Han Revealed About the Ending
Author and co-showrunner Jenny Han has warned fans that some book moments may be altered — but the emotional payoff will still hit home.
“There are a couple of moments that people really love from the books… I wanted to make sure I was really servicing those fans,” she told People. However, she also added that being true to the characters sometimes means rewriting the roadmap.
“You have to please yourself and stand by what you made… I feel really proud of the thing we made.” — Jenny Han
Who Belly Ends Up With — And Why the Internet Is Not Okay
Based on the third book We’ll Always Have Summer, Season 3 fast-forwards two years. Belly and Jeremiah are engaged, but Conrad’s unexpected return stirs up everything she thought she’d decided.
So who does she end up with?
Nobody knows for sure — not even book readers. Han has hinted at changes, which has sent fans into a frenzy across TikTok, Reddit, and X (Twitter).
The Cast’s Bittersweet Goodbyes
It wasn’t just the fans feeling all the feelings.
- Gavin Casalegno (Jeremiah) called the finale a “nice, happy button” for his character.
- Christopher Briney (Conrad) said it was “bittersweet” and felt grateful to have made it to the trilogy’s end.
- Jenny Han, surprisingly, didn’t cry on set — but she did cry while watching Lola’s final scenes.
“Lola is so special and dear to me… but it doesn’t feel like goodbye.” — Jenny Han
Prime Video’s Bold Message Against Fan Hate
Just ahead of the Season 3 premiere, a public warning was released to viewers: “ZERO tolerance for bullying and hate speech. If you engage in any of the following you will be banned.” This includes hate against cast, crew, and fellow fans.
PSA for the Summer community 🚨 pic.twitter.com/qTm8IlIFsN
— The Summer I Turned Pretty (@thesummeritp) July 14, 2025
The move follows backlash from Season 2 over the introduction of Skye, a nonbinary character not in the original books. Han addressed the toxicity, saying, “The hurtful comments are not in the spirit of the show.”
What This Finale Says About Love, Growth & Letting Go
While most fans are obsessing over the love triangle, TSITP has always been about more than romance. It’s about growing up, messing up, and learning that sometimes love means letting go.
Whether you’re Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah, this story isn’t just about choosing a boy — it’s about choosing yourself.
Emotional Takeaway:
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” isn’t just the end of a story — it’s a mirror for an entire generation learning to say goodbye to who they were.
What’s Next?
Watch it: The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 begins July 16 on Prime Video.
Join the convo: Follow the #TSITPFinale tag on TikTok and X.
Read the book: We’ll Always Have Summer — and compare the endings.
