The Last Summer

Diana warns Luke about the dangers of junior high and the risk that his friends might drift away for the cooler crowd. Luke and his friends ignore the warning and spend the night in a tent at A.J.'s house, bonding one last time before school. The scene sets up the social pressure and the looming transition they face.

The trio visits the carnival where Steel Monkey is set to perform. Luke embarrasses himself in front of his crush Alice. Meat and his gang threaten them, underscoring the dangers Luke must navigate before the show.

At the skate park, veteran skater Snake offers tips and encouragement, trying to steer the boys toward real skating and belonging. Luke senses the challenge of joining a tougher social circle. The advice foreshadows the choices he will face at the park and the Pound.

Luke wishes for the last day of summer to never end and is knocked unconscious moments later. He awakens back in the same tent, realizing his wish has transported him back in time. The day resets, setting off a cycle he cannot escape easily.

In each new loop, Luke tries to impress Alice, show kindness to Meat, and earn Snake's respect. Despite his efforts, he is knocked unconscious again just before Steel Monkey's performance by a different, unforeseeable object. He realizes he cannot survive to the talent show in any of the loops.

Weeks turn into months as Luke focuses on skateboarding, hoping to join Snake's crew, The Pound. He keeps failing the challenge against Gus, embarrassing himself with each attempt. The cycle wears on his patience as his priorities shift toward the park and the social circle.

After continuous practice, Luke finally beats Gus at the Pound tryout, surprising his friends. Diana tells Snake that Luke is too young to join, but Snake insists that the three N’s—hangN, rideN, and partyN—could override age. Luke realizes The Pound isn't like his real friends, prompting doubts about belonging.

Luke returns to the carnival to confront Meat, but his lies and pursuit of The Pound strain his friendships with A.J. and Riley. They blow him off, confirming that the loop has pulled him away from what matters. The irritations and misdirections lead him to question his priorities.

The next morning Luke is absent from camp, sitting on a park bench crying while Diana appears to comfort him. He convinces her of the looping phenomenon, and she encourages him to change his day for the better. She hints that focusing on his crush Alice and being more confident could help break the cycle.

Luke confronts Meat about bullying and hints at Meat's real name to scare him into softening. He also makes a concerted effort to talk with Mr. Molesky, a teacher he previously fumbled with, showing his growth. He also finally admits his feelings to Alice, hoping for a better year ahead.

Before the concert, Luke retrieves the Frisbee believed to reset the loop, but nothing happens. Maxine's implied memory of his advice convinces him to stay the course. With Snake's support, he decides to perform, embracing the moment rather than waiting for a reset.

Steel Monkey takes the stage and starts the song, with Luke gaining confidence as the crowd cheers. The performance earns a warm reception despite his nerves. Right after the finale, a chipmunk falls from above and knocks Luke unconscious, ending the loop's final attempt.

Luke wakes up on the first day of school but must stay home due to a head injury from the loop's last collapse. A.J. and Riley visit him after school, and Luke looks forward to starting middle school the following day with renewed hope. The decision to move forward marks the true end of the cycle.