The sand is warm, the waves are crashing, and the drama is hotter than ever: The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 trailer dropped yesterday, and it’s sent fans into a tailspin of tears, theories, and total meltdown. Belly Conklin, Conrad Fisher, and Jeremiah Fisher are back at Cousins Beach, but the Prime Video series, based on Jenny Han’s beloved YA trilogy, is serving up a love triangle so twisted it’s rewriting everything we thought we knew. With jaw-dropping glimpses of broken promises, a canceled wedding, and a mysterious new figure shaking up the trio, Season 3—premiering tonight at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET—promises to be the most heart-wrenching yet. Will Belly finally choose between her forever crush Conrad and golden boy Jeremiah, or is something bigger tearing them apart? The trailer’s cryptic clues, set to a haunting Taylor Swift remix, have sparked a social media firestorm, with #SummerITurnedPretty trending globally at 1.2 million posts. Grab your infinity necklace and brace for the feels—this is the summer that changes everything. Get ready to cry!
Since its June 2022 debut, The Summer I Turned Pretty has been a cultural juggernaut, turning Han’s novels (2009’s The Summer I Turned Pretty, 2010’s It’s Not Summer Without You, and 2011’s We’ll Always Have Summer) into a binge-worthy saga of first loves, family loss, and those endless Cousins Beach nights. Starring Lola Tung as Belly (short for Isabel), Christopher Briney as the soulful Conrad, and Gavin Casalegno as the charming Jeremiah, the show has captured hearts with its nostalgic vibes and gut-punch emotions. Season 3’s trailer, released September 16, 2025, teases a finale season that diverges boldly from the books, introducing new characters, shattering expectations, and pushing Belly toward a choice that could redefine her future. As fans flood X with “I’m not ready!” and “Who’s the new guy?!”, let’s dive into the trailer’s twists, the love triangle’s evolution, and why this season is poised to break us all.
The Trailer That Broke the Internet
The two-minute Season 3 trailer, dropped during a Prime Video live event, is a masterclass in emotional chaos. Set to a slowed-down remix of Taylor Swift’s “august” (a nod to the show’s Swiftie roots), it opens with sweeping shots of Cousins Beach: the iconic beach house, the boardwalk glowing at dusk, and Belly running into the surf, her laughter fading into a pensive voiceover. “This summer was supposed to be perfect,” she says. “But love has a way of breaking your plans.” The screen cuts to a montage of familiar faces—Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah—but the vibe is anything but familiar. Wedding bells chime, then crash. A new face appears, smirking under a baseball cap. And Conrad’s tearful plea—“Don’t do this, Belly”—has fans screaming: What’s happening?!
Key scenes hint at the stakes. Belly, now 20 and a college sophomore, is planning her wedding to Jeremiah, echoing the books’ third installment. But the trailer shows cracks: Jeremiah slamming a door, shouting, “You’re still in love with him!” Conrad, meanwhile, is seen brooding on a cliff, scribbling in a journal, and later confronting Belly at a bonfire: “You think you know what you want, but you don’t.” A shocking moment flashes—a wedding dress abandoned on a chair, veil fluttering in the wind. Then, enter a mysterious newcomer: a tall, dark-haired stranger (played by newcomer Theo James) spotted laughing with Belly at a beach party, their chemistry undeniable. Who is he? A friend? A rival? Fans are spiraling, with one X post racking up 50,000 likes: “Theo James in TSITP? I’m deceased. Is he stealing Belly? #TeamNobody.”
The trailer’s final shot is a gut-punch: Belly, standing alone on the beach at sunrise, clutching the infinity necklace (Conrad’s Season 1 gift), as Jeremiah’s voiceover whispers, “Some loves you choose; some choose you.” The screen fades to black, with “September 17, 2025” blazing across. Social media erupted—#TeamConrad and #TeamJeremiah hashtags battling it out, while “#TeamBelly” trends from fans rooting for her independence. “This trailer changed my life,” one TikTok fan sobbed in a reaction video with 3 million views. Another tweeted, “That wedding dress? I’m calling heartbreak. Jenny Han, you’re cruel!” The trailer’s 10 million YouTube views in 24 hours prove it: Season 3 is the event of the year.
The Love Triangle: From Cousins Beach to Chaos
To understand why this trailer hits so hard, we need to revisit the heart of The Summer I Turned Pretty: the Belly-Conrad-Jeremiah triangle. Season 1 (2022) introduced Belly as a 16-year-old blossoming at Cousins Beach, where she’s caught between the Fisher brothers, sons of her mom Laurel’s best friend Susannah. Conrad, the older, moody intellectual, shares a deep, unspoken bond with Belly—think stolen glances and infinity necklaces. Jeremiah, the younger, sun-kissed charmer, offers joy and loyalty. Season 1 ended with Belly’s first kiss with Conrad, a rain-soaked moment that launched #TeamConrad into the stratosphere.
Season 2 (2023) upped the ante with Susannah’s cancer death, fracturing the Fishers and pushing Belly toward Jeremiah after Conrad’s emotional withdrawal. By the finale, Belly and Jeremiah are together, setting up Season 3’s engagement arc. But the books’ fans know Han’s endgame—Belly marries Jeremiah in We’ll Always Have Summer, with Conrad’s lingering feelings unresolved. The show, however, isn’t playing by the book. The trailer’s canceled wedding imagery and the new character suggest a bold rewrite, with Belly questioning her choice and Conrad fighting for her like never before.
The trailer teases Season 3’s 11-episode arc, which picks up a year after Season 2. Belly and Jeremiah are planning a summer wedding at Cousins, with Laurel (Jackie Chung) and Susannah’s memory looming large. Early episodes show wedding prep—Belly trying on dresses, Jeremiah planning a beach ceremony—but tension simmers. Conrad, now in med school, returns to Cousins, reigniting old feelings. The trailer’s argument scene, where Jeremiah accuses Belly of loving Conrad, hints at a blowout that could end the engagement. The new character, rumored to be a college friend named Leo, enters as a wildcard, charming Belly with his easygoing vibe and no Fisher baggage. “He’s not Conrad or Jeremiah—he’s new,” Han teased in a recent interview, fueling speculation Leo could be Belly’s escape from the triangle.
The Twists: A Canceled Wedding and a New Player
The trailer’s biggest shock is the abandoned wedding dress, suggesting Belly and Jeremiah’s engagement implodes. Fans theorize it’s tied to Episode 5, where a public argument at a beach party—hinted at in the trailer with Jeremiah storming off—leads to a breakup. “You never let him go,” Jeremiah yells, pointing at Conrad, who watches from the sidelines. This moment, paired with Conrad’s plea (“Don’t do this”), suggests he’s ready to confess his love, a departure from his book counterpart’s restraint. But the trailer’s darkest hint is that “something bigger” might be tearing them apart—not just romance, but a secret. Could it be a health scare, echoing Susannah’s cancer? A family betrayal? Fan theories on Reddit point to a hidden letter from Susannah, possibly revealing a truth about the Fishers that shifts Belly’s perspective.
Then there’s Leo, the Theo James character. Described as a “charming drifter” in casting leaks, he’s seen dancing with Belly at a bonfire and sharing a milkshake at the boardwalk, moments that scream rom-com chemistry. “He’s trouble in the best way,” Tung teased in an Instagram Live, sparking #TeamLeo buzz. Unlike the books’ minor characters (like Anika or Jumper), Leo feels like a major player, potentially pulling Belly toward a life beyond the Fishers. “Is she gonna ditch both brothers for this guy?” one X user posted, with 20,000 retweets. The trailer’s Vespa scene, where Leo and Belly speed through Cousins at night, has fans swooning—and panicking.
Why Fans Are Losing It
This trailer hits because it’s a perfect storm of nostalgia and upheaval. Seasons 1 and 2 built a world where Cousins Beach is sacred—ice cream runs, bonfires, and the infinity necklace are fan touchstones. The trailer’s wedding collapse and Leo’s arrival threaten that, forcing Belly to choose between her past and a new future. Conrad’s pursuit feels like a redemption arc—his Season 2 heartbreak left #TeamConrad desperate for a win. Jeremiah’s vulnerability, meanwhile, has #TeamJere fans rooting for his healing. And Leo? He’s the curveball, offering Belly a clean slate. “This isn’t just a love triangle anymore,” says critic Sarah Lopez. “It’s Belly choosing who she wants to be.”
Social media is a warzone. X posts show #TeamConrad at 600,000 mentions, with fans editing Briney and Tung’s rooftop scenes: “Conrad’s endgame or I’m burning the beach house down!” #TeamJeremiah counters with 400,000 posts, praising Casalegno’s emotional depth: “Jere deserves happiness—let Belly go!” A TikTok poll gives Conrad 58%, Jeremiah 30%, and Leo 12%. “Team Belly Alone” is gaining traction, with fans arguing she needs no man. “Let her run off with Leo and live her best life,” one Reddit thread with 15,000 upvotes declares. Han’s cryptic comment—“Belly’s choice is about her heart, but also her soul”—has fans dissecting every frame.
The cast is fanning the flames. Lola Tung told a magazine, “Filming Season 3 broke me—Belly’s growth is so raw.” Briney posted a beach photo with “Forever?” caption, sparking 1.8 million likes. Casalegno, on a podcast, said, “Jeremiah’s fighting for himself this time.” Rain Spencer (Taylor) hyped the trailer on X: “Y’all aren’t ready for the tears. Bring tissues!” Even Theo James, new to the cast, teased, “Leo’s here to stir the pot—sorry, Fisher fans!”
The Show’s Legacy and What’s at Stake
The Summer I Turned Pretty has redefined YA TV, blending romance with real-world themes like grief and identity. Its diverse cast—Tung’s Korean-American Belly, inclusive friends like Steven and Taylor—resonates, while the Swift-heavy soundtrack (think “Lover” in Season 1) is catnip for fans. Merch like infinity necklaces and Cousins Beach hoodies sell out instantly. Season 3’s Paris arc (a book-to-show shift from Spain) and Leo’s addition show Han’s willingness to take risks, making the finale unpredictable.
With no Season 4 confirmed, Episode 11 is the endgame. Will Belly choose Conrad, reigniting their cosmic connection? Pick Jeremiah, honoring their history? Or walk away with Leo, choosing herself? The trailer’s final image—Belly clutching the necklace as waves crash—suggests a bittersweet ending. “This summer changed me forever,” she narrates. Fans are bracing for tears, with one tweeting, “If Belly doesn’t get her happy ending, I’m suing Prime Video.”
As Season 3 drops tonight, the question looms: Will it be heartbreak or heaven? The trailer’s twists—a broken engagement, a new suitor, and Conrad’s last stand—promise a finale that’ll leave us wrecked. Stream it, sob, and sound off: Team Conrad, Team Jeremiah, Team Leo, or Team Belly? The summer may end, but this love story will haunt us forever.
