Jennifer Love Hewitt Returns as Julie James in 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Sequel

Jennifer Love Hewitt is set to reprise her role as Julie James in the upcoming 2025 film I Know What You Did Last Summer, portraying a much different and matured version of the character now in her 40s. Julie James has evolved into a professor specializing in trauma and PTSD, reflecting how she has learned to cope with the traumatic events from her youth, and she is described as edgier and funny. Freddie Prinze Jr. also returns as Ray Bronson, alongside a new generation of younger actors, as the story follows a group of teens haunted by a deadly secret from a hit-and-run cover-up. The film promises to be more brutal and methodical in its horror elements, with director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson emphasizing a heightened intensity compared to the original. The trailer reveals a mix of action, suspense, and throwbacks to the original films, including Hewitt delivering her iconic line, highlighting a connection between the past and present storylines. The movie is scheduled for release on July 18, 2025, continuing the legacy of the 1997 and 1998 classics while introducing new characters and a fresh narrative.