I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025): Box Office, Reviews & Where to Watch the Slasher Sequel 🔪

The hook is back. I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) revives the iconic slasher franchise with a chilling new chapter set decades after the original murders. When a group of friends covers up a deadly accident, they soon find themselves stalked by a mysterious, hook-wielding killer who knows their secret. With returning legends Julie James and Ray Bronson joining a fresh cast, this sequel slashes into the past while carving out a bloody new legacy.

"Secrets don’t stay buried forever."

The fisherman’s hook returns with blood-curdling vengeance in I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) — the long-awaited horror sequel that revives the cult franchise for a new generation. Directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, this slasher installment blends nostalgia, mystery, and shocking twists that slash deep into the legacy of Southport’s darkest night.

📦 Box Office Performance: A Summer Slasher Surprise

Released in theaters on July 18, 2025, I Know What You Did Last Summer carved out a solid opening weekend, showing that horror fans still love a chilling summer mystery.

• Opening Weekend Gross (US): $13 million

• Thursday Previews: $2.2 million

• Domestic Total (as of August 3): $27.5 million

• International Total: $22 million

• Worldwide Total: $49.5 million

• Budget: $18 million

💰 Verdict: A profitable comeback for the franchise, proving the hook still has bite.

🎥 Story Recap: Death Returns to Southport

Set 27 years after the Tower Bay and Southport murders, the story follows Ava Brucks, who reunites with old friends for a summer celebration — until a tragic accident leads to a deadly secret. One year later, the group receives a chilling message: “I know what you did last summer.”

One by one, they are hunted by a figure wielding the signature fisherman’s hook. As bodies pile up, the survivors seek help from Julie James and Ray Bronson, returning from the original films. But the past isn't just haunting them… it's hunting them.

“I followed his footsteps. Someone had to punish them.” – Ray Bronson’s terrifying reveal still echoes in audiences' minds.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Returning Cast & New Faces

This sequel balances legacy and new blood with a powerful ensemble:

• Jennifer Love Hewitt as Julie James

• Freddie Prinze Jr. as Ray Bronson

• Madelyn Cline as Danica Richards

• Chase Sui Wonders as Ava Brucks

• Jonah Hauer-King as Milo Griffin

• Sarah Pidgeon as Stevie Ward

• Tyriq Withers, Billy Campbell, and Austin Nichols in key supporting roles

Special appearances include Brandy Norwood as Karla Wilson, teasing an even bigger future for the franchise.

⭐ Reviews & Reception: Mixed Reactions, Big Twists

Critics had a range of reactions — some praised its bold narrative risks and killer twists, while others noted uneven pacing. Still, audiences appreciated the emotional stakes and shocking finale.

Key highlights:

• Strong performances by the returning cast

• A darker, grittier tone

• A finale twist involving Ray that shocked longtime fans

• Emotional closure and a set-up for future films

🎯 Audience Score: High engagement, strong social buzz

🎯 Critic Score: Mixed, but trending positively due to performances and nostalgia

📺 Where to Watch I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)

The movie is currently playing in theaters across the United States, with a digital and home media release expected soon. Here's how and where you can watch it:

• In Theaters Now (as of July–August 2025)

• Digital Release: Expected late September 2025

• Blu-ray/DVD Release: Estimated October 2025

Streaming details are expected shortly. Stay tuned for platform announcements so you can relive the terror from home just in time for Halloween.

🪦 Is This the End? Or Just the Beginning?

In true slasher fashion, the final scene teases that the nightmare is far from over. Julie receives a new note: "It isn’t over." She seeks out Karla Wilson, setting the stage for an expanded sequel or even a crossover event.

"We finish it. Together." – Julie’s words leave the door wide open for more carnage in Southport.

🔍 Final Thoughts: Why This Sequel Works

I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) delivers everything a horror fan wants:

• A legacy story with modern flair

• Brutal kills and psychological depth

• A killer twist that redefines the franchise

Whether you're here for the gore, the nostalgia, or the mystery, this is one summer slasher that knows exactly what it’s doing.

🎬 Final Rating: 7.5/10 – A sharp, stylish return for the Fisherman that blends past sins with fresh blood.

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