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Horror, Inc. Confirms New Theatrical Friday the 13th

Steve Miner will direct the 13th installment, scheduled for theatrical release in 2027.

Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Horror

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Horror, Inc. has confirmed a new theatrical Friday the 13th movie directed by Steve Miner, who helmed Friday the 13th Part 2 and Part III. The film, written by David Fliegel, marks the first theatrical franchise installment since the 2009 reboot.

Why it matters

The project returns the franchise to independent filmmaking roots after 18 years without Jason Voorhees in theaters. Its financing by the Barsamian family and distribution by Cineverse signal a model separate from major studio franchise development.

The announcement describes the film as the 13th installment in the franchise, with Jason Voorhees absent from theaters for 18 years. Production details such as budget, cast, and exact release date have not been disclosed.

The players

Horror, Inc.

Horror, Inc. is a production company financing and producing the new Friday the 13th film, and it has also backed the Crystal Lake streaming series.

Steve Miner

Steve Miner is a director who previously helmed Friday the 13th Part 2 and Part III and returns to the franchise to direct the new film.

Cineverse

Cineverse is a streaming and distribution company that has secured North American distribution rights for the new Friday the 13th movie.

The details

Horror, Inc. is financing and producing the movie through the Barsamian family, with CatchLight Studios serving as a production partner and Cineverse holding North American distribution rights. According to Horror, Inc., the film will prioritize practical effects and brutal kills.

Timeline

  1. 1981: Steve Miner directed Friday the 13th Part 2.

  2. 1982: Steve Miner directed Friday the 13th Part III.

  3. 2009: The franchise reboot starring Jared Padalecki and Derek Mears was released.

  4. October 15, 2026: Crystal Lake premiered on Peacock with eight episodes.

  5. 2027: The next Friday the 13th movie is scheduled for theatrical release.

Industry Dynamics

The project reflects a model of franchise revival in which independent financiers and specialty distributors take on legacy horror properties rather than major studios. Its sequencing alongside the A24-produced Crystal Lake series suggests a strategy of parallel theatrical and streaming development for the same property.

Viewers will be able to see the film in theaters when it releases in 2027, marking the first theatrical Friday the 13th installment since 2009. Because Cineverse holds North American distribution, the film's theatrical availability in the United States will come through that company.

The takeaway

Franchise fans can track the 2027 theatrical release as a test of whether independently financed horror revivals can sustain legacy properties. Following both the film and the Crystal Lake series offers a fuller view of how the franchise is being rebuilt across formats.

What happens next

The next Friday the 13th movie is scheduled for theatrical release in 2027.

Further reading

Explore more on Horror to see how franchise revivals are shaping the genre.

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