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Express Tribune
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Watch: Trailer for I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel out now – franchise returns after 19 years
Sony has unveiled the trailer for the highly anticipated sequel to I Know What You Did Last Summer, set to hit theaters on July 18. Directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, the film revives the beloved horror franchise that began with the 1997 film of the same name. The trailer was first showcased at CinemaCon and released online this week. The sequel stars Madelyn Cline, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers, Jonah Hauer-King, and Chase Sui Wonders, with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. reprising their iconic roles as Julie James and Ray Bronson. The plot follows a group of five friends who are haunted by the consequences of a pact to cover up their involvement in a tragic car accident. The group reconnects with two survivors from the infamous 1997 Southport Massacre, as they find themselves in a dangerous situation once again. Freddie Prinze Jr.'s character hints at the recurrence of violence in Southport, saying, "This isn't the first time there's been violence like this in Southport," while Jennifer Love Hewitt's character appears to investigate the cause, questioning, "What did you do last summer?" The script was co-written by Robinson and Sam Lansky, based on an initial draft by Leah McKendrick. Neal Moritz, who produced the original film, returns to produce the new movie. The first film, released in 1997, became a horror classic, starring Hewitt, Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Ryan Phillippe, and was based on the 1973 novel by Lois Duncan. While Sarah Michelle Gellar was approached to return as Helen Shivers, she declined due to the difficulty of retconning her character's death. Principal photography for the sequel began in November 2024, with cinematographer Elisha Christian. I Know What You Did Last Summer fans can look forward to the chilling return of their favorite characters this July.
Newsweek
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Trailer Reveals Bloody First Look at Legacy Sequel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The first trailer for the legacy sequel "I Know What You Did Last Summer" is here and it doesn't wait long before it gets bloody. Along with introducing to a new group of potential victims for the Fisherman, the trailer also sees the return of actors who have been a part of the slasher franchise since the very beginning. Early in the trailer, Freddie Prinze Jr. bursts into a town meeting to say, "This isn't the first time there's been violence like this in Southport." Later, one of the young people approaches Jennifer Love Hewitt who says, "I justy have one question. What did you do last summer?" You can watch the trailer below. Read More: Jeff Bridges Wants to Return to Most Beloved Role The original "I Know What You Did Last Summer" was loosely based on the 1973 novel of the same name by Lois Duncan and released in 1997. The slasher film was a hit, earning over $125 million against a production budget of $17 million. The 1998 sequel "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" also did well, raking in $84 million against a $24 million budget. Jennifer Love Hewitt in "I Know What You Did Last Summer". Jennifer Love Hewitt in "I Know What You Did Last Summer". Sony Pictures The final entry in the franchise (until now) "I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer" went direct to video. The legacy sequel will reportedly ignore the events of this third film and instead continue from "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer". One of the only survivors of the first two films who apparently won't be appearing in the legacy sequel is Brandy, who makes it through the bloody events of "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer." Last year, she told The Hollywood Reporter, "I need them to give me a call because I survived in that movie! I came out in the end, bloodied up, ready to go." Speaking to People earlier this month, director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson said that while the film is not serious, it's also "much more brutal." "It is not a serious movie. It is a really fun, popcorn summer event," Robinson said. She said, however that the horror is "ratcheted up to a hundred in this — it's much more brutal." "I Know What You Did Last Summer" hits theaters July 18. The film is directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr., Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, Sarah Pidgeon, Billy Campbell, Lola Tung, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Austin Nichols, and Gabbriette Bechtel. More Movies: Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz to Reunite, but Not for Batman Oscar-Winning Actress Says No to Ryan Gosling's 'Star Wars' Movie
