90s Duo Freddie & Sarah Shine at IKWYDLS Premiere. Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr stole the show at the Los Angeles premiere of I Know What You Did Last Summer, the legacy sequel to the 1997 slasher classic. They walked the red carpet on July 14, 2025, alongside original castmates and a fresh new ensemble. The film hits theaters on July 18.

Power Couple Reunites

Gellar, 48, wowed in a strapless Oscar de la Renta mini dress adorned with delicate butterfly embroidery, matched with bright orange pumps and clutch. Prinze, 49, complemented her in a navy blue linen suit and crisp white tee. Photographers captured the two walking hand‑in‑hand, gazing at each other, truly a nostalgic “high‑school‑reunion” moment. For them, this night symbolized coming full circle,after meeting on the set of the original film, the couple married in 2002.

Original Faces, Fresh Energy

• Freddie Prinze Jr. reprises his role as Ray Bronson, surviving the Southport massacre and now guiding the new group.

• Jennifer Love Hewitt, 46, returned as Julie James. She stunned in a figure‑hugging black dress and debuted auburn-tinted hair. She admitted to a bit of nerves about stepping back into her iconic role, yet felt “honored.”

• Sarah Michelle Gellar didn’t appear in the film her character died in the original, but showed full support. She’s also busy with the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot.

Meet the New Slasher Squad

Jennifer Kaytin Robinson directs this modern twist on the horror tale. She teamed up with Sam Lansky to write the screenplay. The new cast includes:

• Madelyn Cline as Danica Richards

• Chase Sui Wonders as Ava Brucks, the “final girl”

• Jonah Hauer‑King as Milo Griffin

• Tyriq Withers as Teddy Spencer

• Sarah Pidgeon as Stevie Ward

• Gabbriette Bechtel plays Tyler Trevino, a podcaster obsessed with the 1997 massacre

• Supporting roles include Billy Campbell, Austin Nichols, and Joshua Orpin as Wyatt, Danica’s fiancé

Supporting roles include Billy Campbell, Austin Nichols, and Joshua Orpin as Wyatt, Danica’s fiancé.

Spooky Upgrades & Plot Hooks

This sequel revamps the classic Fisherman villain. The harpoon‑wielding killer sports a more menacing look and a sharper blade inside his hook. As in the original, the plot centers on five friends covering up a fatal car accident only to be terrorized a year later by someone aware of their secret. The survivors, Ray and Julie, join forces with them.

On the Red Carpet

The premiere buzz showcased both style and emotion:

• Madelyn Cline wore a pink halter Conner Ives gown.

• Chase Sui Wonders opted for an ivory lace‑embroidered corset ensemble.

• Sarah Pidgeon rocked a ’60s‑mod beige strapless mini with chocolate brown boots.

• Tyriq Withers, Jonah Hauer‑King, Austin Nichols, and Gabbriette Bechtel also shined on the black carpet.

Why It Matters

Almost 30 years after the original, this release balances nostalgia with new blood. Fans get original characters, but the focus shifts to fresh faces dealing with modern suspense. Critics praise this approach, comparing it to the Scream series in how it honors legacy while staying current.