I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) Reveals Twist Ending, Multiple Cameos, Sequel Tease

The 2025 film I Know What You Did Last Summer serves as a legacy sequel to the 1997 and 1998 original films, bringing back Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. in their iconic roles as Julie James and Ray Bronson, respectively, while introducing a new generation of characters. A major twist reveals that Ray Bronson, previously the hero, has become one of the killers, driven by trauma and anger over the town's efforts to erase a past massacre to boost tourism. This bold narrative choice sparked division among audiences, with director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson acknowledging that not everyone would appreciate the ending, but emphasizing the value of creating films that provoke discussion. Madelyn Cline, who plays Danica, revealed late-stage reshoots were done to alter her character's fate due to negative test audience reactions. The film includes numerous cameos and references to the original series, notably Sarah Michelle Gellar reprising Helen Shivers in a dream sequence, reinforcing the connection between the old and new casts. Despite a lukewarm critical reception, the movie performed solidly at the box office, grossing over $20 million globally on an $18 million budget.