Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, the mastermind behind the captivating film "Do Revenge," has taken the helm of Sony's latest thriller. The highly anticipated reboot of the iconic "I Know What You Did Last Summer" is set to send chills down spines during the hottest summer months.
Sony Pictures announced on Thursday that the eagerly awaited sequel, sharing the same title as the original 1997 slasher hit, will hit theaters nationwide on July 18, 2025. Directed by the talented Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, the film boasts a screenplay she co-wrote with Sam Lansky, following an initial draft from Leah McKendrick. Neal Moritz serves as the producer of this thrilling tale.
According to previous reports by The Hollywood Reporter, rumors swirled that Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. were in negotiations to reprise their iconic roles from the original film, which captivated audiences when it premiered on October 17, 1997.
Adding to the summer's blockbuster lineup, Paramount Pictures' reboot of the hilarious "Naked Gun" franchise, helmed by director Akiva Schaffer, is also slated for release on July 18, 2025. This new installment stars Liam Neeson as the bungling detective Frank Drebin, promising to deliver laughs aplenty.
The original "I Know What You Did Last Summer" starred Hewitt, Prinze, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Ryan Phillippe, and was penned by the legendary screenwriter of "Scream," Kevin Williamson. Based on the 1973 novel by Lois Duncan, the film followed a group of friends hunted by a murderous villain with a hook, after they attempted to cover up a fatal car accident. The thriller grossed a whopping $72 million ($141 million adjusted for today's standards).
Hewitt and Prinze reprised their roles in the 1998 sequel "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer," while the 2006 installment "I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer" featured a brand-new ensemble cast. More recently, Amazon launched a streaming series based on the franchise in 2021, keeping the legacy alive for a new generation of fans.
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson has established herself as a rising star in the directorial world, having helmed comedic hits like "Someone Great" (2019) and "Do Revenge" (2022) on Netflix. Her writing credits also include scripts for "Unpregnant" and the blockbuster "Thor: Love and Thunder," further demonstrating her versatility and talent in the film industry.
