Paramount is keeping May spooky, and will release the next Paranormal Activity movie on May 21, 2027.
The untitled feature is produced by franchise newcomer James Wan and directed by Ian Tuason, with plot details kept under wraps.
This will be the eighth film in the franchise that began life with Oren Peli’s ultra low-budget, 2007 film that grossed $194.2 million and is considered one of the most profitable movies of all time. Originally shot for just $15,000, Jason Blum discovered the feature and injected additional funds into the film before releasing it and turning it into a sleeper hit that helped popularize the found footage genre.
Blum will produce for his and Wan’s Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, while Peli produces for his Solana Films. Paramount is co-producing and co-financing with Blumhouse-Atomic Monster.
May has become a surprise strong month for scares, with New Line’s Final Destination: Bloodlines earning $315.9 million globally after opening May 16 last year. This year, Focus Features has the Toronto sensation Obsession bowing May 15.
In addition to the original film, the Paranormal franchise entries include Paranormal Activity 2 (2010), Paranormal Activity 3 (2011), Paranormal Activity 4 (2012), The Marked Ones (2014), The Ghost Dimension (2015), and Next of Kin (2021). In all, they have grossed a combined $900 million globally.
“I’ve been a huge admirer of Paranormal Activity since the brilliant first movie, with its creeping slow burn and subtle ability to make the unseen terrifying. I’m looking forward to expanding on its legacy and helping shape the next evolution of this scary found-footage franchise,” Wan last month when the film was announced.