Freddie Prinze Jr. will make his long-anticipated return to the big screen in the Robert T. Dappforth directed reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer on July 18, 2025. The film reassembles the original casts starring Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt in a modern adaptation of the 1997 slasher cult classic.
In recent interviews about the project, Prinze Jr. called the reboot "some of the best work we've ever done together." He began to discuss how the horror genre has progressed through the years and reflected on the late '90s when horror films were more intense.
He pointed out that anything that was intense back then might actually feel funny or outdated to the younger generation. "The horror genre changes faster than any genre," said Prinze Jr. He elaborated that the new version has much darker elements from the original story to capture the current sensibilities of audiences.
The uploaded videos of the final trailer have already drawn some strong social media reactions and allowed fans to see a new group of teenagers being pursued by a killer. Additionally, Prinze's character, Ray Bronson appears in the trailer, which may provoke fans to reflect on the importance of the new story to the original film.
Freddie Prinze Jr. addresses reuniting with Jennifer Love Hewitt in 'I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER'
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Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar Step Out for Premiere
Freddie Prinze Jr. made a rare public appearance with his wife, Sarah Michelle Gellar, at the Los Angeles premiere of I Know What You Did Last Summer on July 14. The event marked a special moment for fans of both stars, who became household names in the late 1990s. Prinze wore a tailored navy linen suit, while Gellar arrived in a detailed butterfly-themed dress by Oscar de la Renta.
Off-screen, the couple has focused on raising their two children, Charlotte (15) and Rocky (12). In a recent conversation, Prinze discussed the realities of parenting teenagers, describing it as both challenging and rewarding.
He also partnered with DoorDash to talk about balancing family and career, sharing that patience has been his most important parenting tool.
Though they’ve largely kept a low profile in recent years, both stars remain beloved by fans. With Freddie's return to film, their red carpet appearance was a reminder of their lasting appeal and strong connection to a generation of moviegoers.
