Jennifer Love Hewitt to Return in Slasher Sequel

Jennifer Love Hewitt has officially confirmed her return as Julie James in the upcoming sequel to the 1997 slasher film 'I Know What You Did Last Summer,' directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. The film, which is set to be released by Sony Pictures on July 18, 2025, will explore contemporary themes of heroism and villainy in the age of social media. Alongside Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr. and a new cast including Madelyn Cline and Chase Sui Wonders will feature in the film, which is written by Leah McKendrick and Robinson. Hewitt's involvement follows months of speculation and negotiations, and she recently shared the news on social media. The sequel aims to honor the original films while expanding on their narrative universe, as noted by McKendrick in a previous interview. The original 1997 film was a significant success, spawning a sequel in 1998 and a stand-alone third installment in 2006.