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Jason Voorhees is set to return to the big screen for the first time in nearly two decades. A new Friday the 13th film, the 13th theatrical entry in the long-running horror franchise, is currently in development, with veteran director Steve Miner attached to direct.
Miner, who previously helmed Friday the 13th Part II and Part III, holds a special place in the series’ history. It was under his direction that Jason first took up the machete and, more famously, donned the iconic hockey mask that has become synonymous with the character.
The screenplay has been written by emerging screenwriter David Fliegel. In a return to the franchise’s independent roots, the project is being financed and produced by the Barsamian family through their company Horror, Inc., which controls the rights to the series.
CatchLight Studios, the production company behind films including A24’s Heretic and Umma, has signed on as production partner. Cineverse has secured North American distribution rights, including a theatrical release. The film is currently planned for 2027.
Robbie Barsamian, Executive Vice President of Horror, Inc., described the reunion with Miner as an opportunity to honour what has made Jason “the greatest slasher of all time” while delivering a definitive theatrical event for modern audiences. Miner himself expressed enthusiasm at returning to the franchise, noting that when he first put the hockey mask on Jason he had no idea it would become one of horror cinema’s most enduring symbols.
The new film follows a recent wave of activity around the property, including the Peacock/A24 series Crystal Lake and a short film marking the 45th anniversary of the original 1980 movie. Producers have indicated the project will prioritise practical effects and the classic style of terror that long-time fans expect, while also aiming to introduce a new generation to the Jason Universe.
After more than 45 years and nearly $450 million in worldwide box-office takings across the previous films, the Friday the 13th franchise remains one of the most recognisable in horror. This latest instalment marks a significant step in its ongoing revival.
Source: Deadline
