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Jason Voorhees Returns: 13th Film Set for 2027!
13 Nov
Summary
- Jason Voorhees returns to the big screen in a new Friday the 13th film.
- Director Steve Miner, who helmed earlier franchise entries, is back.
- The film is financed and produced by the Barsamian family and slated for 2027.
Jason Voorhees will once again stalk the big screen, with official confirmation of a new "Friday the 13th" film arriving on a fitting Friday the 13th. Director Steve Miner, a familiar name to fans of the slasher saga, is set to helm the 13th theatrical installment. David Fliegel penned the script.
Miner previously directed "Friday the 13th" Parts II and III, with the latter introducing Jason's iconic hockey mask. The Barsamian family, through their Horror Inc. banner, is financing and producing the new film, with CatchLight Studios as a production partner. Cineverse is handling North American distribution.
"I'm thrilled to come back and continue the legacy," stated Miner, reflecting on the enduring impact of Jason's mask. While an exact release date is unannounced, the film is officially a "2027 film," indicating swift production progress. This announcement follows the successful debut of the Peacock prequel series "Crystal Lake." The last cinematic outing for Jason Voorhees was in 2009. The new "Friday the 13th" film is scheduled for release in 2027, with production currently underway.
