Film Overview and Release Details
The 2025 slasher film i know what you did last summer is a direct sequel to the 1997 original and the 1998 follow-up. Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Releasing are distributing the movie in the United States and international markets. The film is rated R for strong bloody violence, language, and brief nudity. The runtime is approximately 102 minutes. The project is produced by Original Film and Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group. The official trailer was released in early 2025, and the theatrical release date is set for July 18, 2025. The MPAA rating summary cites intense sequences of violence and terror throughout the film Sony Pictures.
Cast, Characters, and the Killer
The main cast includes Jennifer Love Hewitt reprising her role as Julie James, alongside new leads played by McKaley Miller and Dillon Lane. The killer in the 2025 film is identified as a new masked assailant known as the Fisher, referencing the original fisherman from the first film. The antagonist wears a modified hook-wielding costume and uses a boat-shaped weapon. Director David Sullivan stated the killer's identity is revealed in the third act through a flashback sequence. The screenplay was written by Mike Flanagan and Jeff Howard, with Flanagan also serving as an executive producer Forbes.
Box Office Projections and Critical Reception
Industry tracking service Box Office Mojo projects the film to open between $38 million and $45 million domestically in its first weekend. Early audience scores from CinemaScore indicate a B+ grade, while PostTrak reports a 78% positive rating. Critics have noted the film's effective use of practical effects and its nod to 1990s slasher tropes. The film currently holds a 64% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 142 reviews. Some reviewers praised the updated kill choreography, while others questioned the reliance on jump scares Rotten Tomatoes. The global box office forecast is $120 million, with international markets including the United Kingdom and Germany contributing significantly to opening-weekend grosses Deadline.