'I Know What You Did Last Summer' sequel sets summer 2025 release date amid legacy cast talks

The original movie had a thrilling storyline about a group of friends haunted by a deadly secret.

Sony Pictures has officially announced the return of the iconic slasher franchise, "I Know What You Did Last Summer," with a new film set to release on July 18, 2025. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, known for her work on "Do Revenge" and "Thor: Love and Thunder," is at the helm as director, with a script co-written by herself and Sam Lansky.

The highly anticipated sequel is generating buzz as Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr., stars of the original 1997 film, are reportedly in talks to reprise their roles. The original movie, a teen slasher classic, captivated audiences with its thrilling storyline about a group of friends haunted by a deadly secret.

Notably, the sequel shares its release date with Paramount's reboot of "The Naked Gun," featuring Liam Neeson as the iconic detective Frank Drebin. This summer showdown promises a double dose of nostalgia and suspense for moviegoers.

With its legacy cast potentially returning and a talented director leading the charge, the new "I Know What You Did Last Summer" film is poised to reignite the franchise's chilling legacy and enthral both longtime fans and new audiences alike.