Fans of the 90s slasher classic I Know What You Did Last Summer are in for a treat as Sony announces that production on the long-awaited sequel is officially underway. The new film is set to hit cinemas on 18 July, 2025, bringing back the hook-wielding terror that captivated audiences in the original.
While plot details remain under wraps, the original film follows four friends who are torn apart by a tragic accident and later reunite when they are stalked by a mysterious maniac in their small seaside town. The new sequel is expected to continue the story, though how exactly it will unfold remains a mystery.
Freddie Prinze Jr. is confirmed to reprise his role from the original film, much to the delight of fans. His wife, Sarah Michelle Gellar, added fuel to the excitement by teasing a possible Scooby-Doo reunion on Instagram, sharing a behind-the-scenes photo from the set. However, she quashed any hopes of returning to the role of Helen Shivers, replying, “I am dead” when asked if she’d appear in the sequel. That said, it’s still possible Gellar may have a cameo or other role to play in the upcoming film.
Jennifer Love Hewitt is reportedly in talks to return as well, though her involvement has yet to be confirmed. Alongside Prinze Jr. and possibly Hewitt, the film will feature a new cast including Billy Campbell, Chase Sui Wonders, Madelyn Cline, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers, Jonah Haur-King, Lola Tung, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Austin Nichols, and Gabbriette.
The sequel will be directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (Do Revenge), with Leah McKendrick (M.F.A.) penning the screenplay. The 1997 original, directed by Jim Gillespie, was based on the novel by Lois Duncan, written by Scream’s Kevin Williamson. The film led to two sequels, released in 1998 and 2006. The latter featured only Prinze Jr. and Hewitt, with a direct-to-video third film, I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer, standing as a standalone entry with no returning cast members. More recently, the franchise was revived in an Amazon television series that didn’t last long.
With production officially underway, fans can expect more updates as the release date approaches. On social media, reactions have been mixed. Some users on X (formerly Twitter) questioned the need for the sequel, with one remarking, “Do we need this?” Others joked about the timing, saying, “Would’ve been a lot cooler if it would’ve been I Know What You Did Last Winter,” while a few expressed hopes for an improved sequel: “Hope it’s better than the originals.”
The buzz is building, but whether the sequel can live up to the legacy of its predecessors remains to be seen.
