I Know What You Did Last Summer 2025
The 2025 iteration of "I Know What You Did Last Summer" is a "legacy sequel" that blends new characters and storylines with the return of beloved original cast members. Released theatrically on Friday, July 18, 2025, this film is directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (known for "Do Revenge") and co-written by her and Sam Lansky, with a story by Leah McKendrick and Robinson. Five friends accidentally hit someone with their car and cover it up. One year later, they’re stalked by a mysterious, vengeful killer. As they face deadly consequences, they seek help from survivors of the original 1997 Southport Massacre. Legacy characters Julie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and Ray (Freddie Prinze Jr.) return to assist.🧾 Critics On Rotten Tomatoes, critics gave it a 38% Tomatometer rating, though audience approval sat around 69%. Mixed critical reviews: The New Indian Express gave it 1.5/5, calling out poor writing, shallow characters, and a lack of suspense. India Today rated it 3/5, praising its campy Gen‑Z humour and nostalgic nods, though noting uneven thrills. The Movie Buff highlighted strong cast chemistry and better structured plotting compared to the original, while acknowledging reliance on legacy elements and visible genre tropes. Some outlets, like CinemaBlend, found it unexpectedly fun and effective as a legacy sequel, calling it charming and satisfying in its finale.🎟️ Where to Watch Current Availability: Exclusively in theaters as of its July release. Future Streaming: Netflix will stream it later, via Sony’s distribution partnership; a Netflix subscription (starting at ~$6.99/month) will be required.📰 Behind the Scenes & Buzz Sarah Michelle Gellar’s cameo was a well-kept secret. At a Los Angeles screening she surprised fans, and later joked that her nanny spotted her in the audience (“that really is my nanny”) while both she and the director sported matching Helen Shivers shirts as a nod to her legacy character. Gellar admitted she had publicly denied involvement to avoid fan speculation—then sneaked onto set in Australia to do the filming in secrecy. Jennifer Love Hewitt also addressed feud rumors with Gellar, clarifying the silence was logistical, not personal, and she’s open to reprising her role in future instalments if fans remain interested and story quality warrants it.🌍 Box Office Breakdown Here’s the latest worldwide box office performance for the 2025 I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot: Opening Weekend: Domestic (US & Canada): ~$13.0 million from about 3,206 theaters International (opening): ~$11.6 million Global total at opening: ~$24.6 million Total gross as of July 24, 2025: US & Canada: ~$16.2 million International (other territories): ~$11.6 million Worldwide total: ~$27.8 million Alternate estimate: Box Office Mojo places the worldwide gross at $27.05 million, with $16.15 million domestic and $10.90 million international.🎬 Conclusion: I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) The 2025 reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer tries to modernize a 90s classic with Gen Z sensibilities, nostalgic callbacks, and a glossy slasher aesthetic. While it doesn’t reinvent the horror wheel, it delivers enough suspense, fan service, and meta-humor to entertain longtime fans and curious newcomers. ✔️ Worth watching if you're into legacy sequels, slasher flicks with familiar formulas, or simply want to revisit characters like Julie and Ray one more time.❌ Skip it if you’re looking for fresh scares or a more original horror experience. Final verdict: A fun, flawed, but watchable horror revival—best enjoyed with popcorn and low expectations.
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