After nearly two decades of silence, the infamous killer of Crystal Lake is ready to slash his way back into theaters. A brand-new Friday the 13th movie is officially in the works, with a 2027 release date and a familiar face behind the camera: Steve Miner, the director who helped shape Jason Voorhees into the horror icon we know today.
The announcement marks a major milestone for the franchise, which has been stuck in legal limbo for years. The last theatrical outing was the 2009 reboot produced by Michael Bay, which, despite its box office success and fan approval, was followed by a tangled web of rights disputes between the original creators. Now, with an agreement finally reached, the series is moving forward under the banner of Horror Inc.'s "Jason Universe."
Steve Miner is no stranger to the world of Camp Crystal Lake. He worked behind the scenes on the original 1980 film before stepping into the director's chair for Friday the 13th Part II—the movie that introduced Jason as the primary killer—and Part III, which gave him his signature hockey mask. His horror credentials also include directing Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, a successful revival that brought Jamie Lee Curtis back to the franchise. With Miner at the helm, fans can expect a return to the classic slasher roots that made the series legendary.
The upcoming film will be the 13th entry in the main series, counting the 2003 crossover Freddy vs. Jason. It's a fitting number for a franchise that has always embraced its superstitious ties to Friday the 13th. The script is being penned by David Fliegel, and the production will be a joint effort between Horror Inc. and CatchLight Studios, known for films like Heretic and Umma. Cineverse, the distributor behind the Terrifier films, will handle North American distribution.
This news comes on the heels of other recent expansions of the Friday the 13th universe, including the short film Sweet Revenge and the Peacock prequel series Crystal Lake, which starred Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees. The new movie will be the first theatrical release since the 2009 reboot, and it's already generating buzz among horror fans who have been waiting patiently for Jason's return.
While details about the plot remain under wraps, the involvement of Miner suggests a back-to-basics approach, focusing on the relentless, unstoppable Jason that audiences have feared for decades. The film is scheduled to hit theaters in 2027, and with production underway, more information is expected to surface soon.
For those who can't get enough of iconic horror villains, this news pairs well with other recent returns, like Arnold Vosloo's comeback as Imhotep in the upcoming The Mummy 4. And if you're in the mood for more classic horror, you might want to check out Gary Oldman's return to BBC iPlayer in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for all the latest updates on this exciting new chapter in the Friday the 13th saga. Jason Voorhees is coming back, and he's bringing the chills with him.
