Horror, Inc. Announces Friday the 13th Film for 2027

Horror, Inc. has announced a new Friday the 13th film, targeting a worldwide theatrical release in 2027, with franchise veteran Steve Miner directing and David Fliegel writing.

The Barsamian family will finance and produce the film through Horror, Inc., which controls the franchise. The announcement describes the project as an independent production. No exact release date, official title or cast has been announced.

Miner previously directed Friday the 13th Part II and Friday the 13th Part III. The latter introduced Jason Voorhees’ hockey mask, an image that became closely associated with the character. Miner said he was thrilled to return to the franchise and reflected on the mask’s lasting place in horror films.

The planned film would be the franchise’s first theatrical installment since the 2009 reboot. Its 2027 target is a release window rather than a confirmed date. August 13, 2027, is the year’s only Friday the 13th, but the announcement did not designate it as the film’s release date.

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