The wait is almost over! The first official trailer for I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) has arrived, sending chills down fans’ spines and reigniting the suspense and terror that made the original 1997 film a slasher classic. Directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, this new chapter is set to hit theaters on July 18, 2025, promising a fresh twist on a story that has haunted audiences for decades.
The plot picks up a year after a deadly car accident involving a group of friends. To keep their secret, they make a pact to cover up the incident. But when a mysterious figure resurfaces, determined to expose their past, the friends find themselves being stalked by an unknown killer who knows exactly what they did. As the bodies start to pile up, the group reaches out to survivors from the original Southport Massacre—Julie James (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and Ray Bronson (Freddie Prinze Jr.)—for help in confronting the terror that now threatens them all.
Fans of the original will be thrilled to see Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. reprise their iconic roles as Julie and Ray. Their return adds a sense of continuity to the story, grounding it in the legacy of the earlier films.
Alongside the returning stars, the film introduces a fresh ensemble cast, including Madelyn Cline (Outer Banks), Chase Sui Wonders, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers, and Jonah Hauer-King, who play the new group of friends at the heart of this chilling narrative.
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, known for her successful directorial debut Do Revenge, brings a new perspective to this beloved franchise. Drawing inspiration from the best of classic horror films, Robinson infuses I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) with a mix of vibrant aesthetics and heart-pounding suspense. The trailer promises a visually engaging experience that both honors the original and pushes the genre forward.
The trailer has already created a wave of excitement among fans. Many are eager to see how Robinson will blend the nostalgia of the 90s slasher with a modern take on the genre. While some fans have voiced concerns about the need for another installment, the trailer has done its job—generating anticipation and sparking conversation about what’s to come.
With a blend of returning favorites and fresh talent, I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) looks poised to thrill fans and newcomers alike. As the franchise adds a new layer to the already tangled web of secrets, the horror fans have come to love is set to return—only this time, it’s personal.
The film is set to debut in theaters on July 18, 2025. As the haunting tagline suggests, you may want to keep an eye on the past because someone knows exactly what you did.
