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‘I Know What You Did Last Summer' Gets a Modern Reboot—Here's How to Watch

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer' Gets a Modern Reboot—Here's How to Watch

Elle18-07-2025
I Know What You Did Last Summer is back. Directed by Do Revenge's Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, the remake of the 1997 cult classic reunites original stars Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. as Julie James and Ray Bronson, nearly three decades after they first survived the Southport Massacre. And this time, they're the ones being turned to for help.
Released in theaters today, the film introduces a new cast of characters—including Ava (Chase Sui Wonders), Danica (Madelyn Cline), Milo (Jonah Hauer-King), Stevie (Sarah Pidgeon), and Teddy (Tyriq Withers)—who become entangled in a hit-and-run coverup eerily similar to what happened in 1997. When a masked killer starts targeting them, they discover the events of the past are far from buried, and that the only people who might have answers are Julie and Ray.
While the sequel honors the campy thrills and iconic visuals of the original, Robinson brings new emotional stakes to the story. 'I wanted it to be something that felt like a twin flame to the 1997 original,' she told IndieWire, adding that the film explores 'what accountability looks like today.' When it came to her influences for the film, 'Jaws was a big one,' she said.
For Hewitt, returning to the role came with what she described as 'immediate fear and panic.' She told USA Today, 'Coming back at 46 is really daunting in Hollywood, for lots of reasons. You don't want people to be like, 'Oh, she looks different,' or 'She's aged.' You don't want any of that.'
So, how can you watch the reboot?
Not quite. I Know What You Did Last Summer is currently playing exclusively in theaters, with a digital release expected later this fall. Given distributor Sony's existing deal with Netflix, the film is likely to hit the platform just in time for spooky season.
Before its streaming debut, the film will likely become available to rent or purchase on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV+. And if you're looking to revisit the full franchise, the original 1997 film is also available to buy or rent online.
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