A bold, unapologetic Gen Z reimagining of the 2001 German cult hit Mädchen, Mädchen, Hot Girl Summer follows three best friends—Inken, Vicky, and Lena—on a chaotic, hilarious journey to unlock the secret behind their first “big O.” The film will premiere July 10, 2026 via VOD, leading digital platforms, and Film Movement Plus.
Set against the heat and intensity of summer break, the trio navigates bad advice, awkward mishaps, unexpected crushes, and a bike ride that changes everything. As they confront friendship drama, body insecurities, and the absurdities of modern high‑school life, they discover that climaxing might not be the ultimate milestone it’s made out to be. Instead, the girls find empowerment, self‑acceptance, and the strength of their bond.
Directed by Martina Plura and written by Kathi Kiesl, Hot Girl Summer stars Kya‑Celina Barucki, Julia Novohradsky, Nhung Hong, Zoë Pastelle Holthuizen, Yoran Leicher, Jason Klare, and Jamie‑Lee Curt Williams. The film is produced by Marina Schiller, Viola Jäger, Jakob Pochlatko, and Dieter Pochlatko, with cinematography by Monika Plura.
