I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise’s chronological order explained as the 2025 reboot hits the theaters

I Know What You Did Last Summer is a slasher film that acts as a sequel to the 1997 movie. This Jennifer Kaytin Robinson-directed film is scheduled for release on July 18, 2025, by Sony Pictures Releasing. It previously premiered at the United Theater on Broadway. Here is the official synopsis:

When five friends inadvertently cause a deadly car accident, they cover up their involvement and make a pact to keep it a secret rather than face the consequences. A year later, their past comes back to haunt them and they’re forced to confront a horrifying truth: someone knows what they did last summer…and is hell-bent on revenge.

Ahead of its release, let us look into the chronological order of watching all the films in the franchise.

I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise’s chronological order

1) I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

The first film in the franchise was released in 1997, directed by Jim Gillespie. It centers on four teenagers who accidentally strike a man with their car. A year later, they are hunted by a killer who is aware of their actions that night. The movie is available for rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.

2) I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)

A direct sequel to its 1997 predecessor, this slasher film takes place a year after the events of the first. It follows the protagonist on a trip to the Bahamas where she is stalked. The film introduces new characters, with Julie James reprising her role as Hewitt. You can rent this film on Prime Video and Apple TV.

3) I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006)

This direct-to-video release was the franchise's third installment. It introduces a new set of characters in a different town where a killing spree kicks off. The movie has little connection to the earlier entries but stays true to horror tropes. Like the previous films, it can be rented or watched on platforms such as Apple TV and Prime Video.

4) I Know What You Did Last Summer (2021)

This is the first series in the franchise, released on Prime Video in 2021. It reimagines the exact plot of the first film, where a group of teens are stalked by a killer a year after an accident. Since it's a series, the creators extend the storyline to build suspense.

5) I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)

This film is the latest installment in the franchise, featuring a storyline similar to its predecessors. The only twist is that the teenagers reach out to two characters from the first film for help.

Overall, the franchise has undergone changes over the years, but it has managed to retain its horror essence.