Friday the 13th Returns as Scariest, Most Brutant Entry Yet in 2027

Jason Voorhees is officially coming back to slash his way into theaters. Deadline reported the next Friday the 13th movie is set for 2027, marking the first new installment in the main film series since 2009.

According to TheWrap, franchise veteran Steve Miner is back to direct. Miner previously directed Friday the 13th Part II, which gave Jason his machete, and Part III, where the iconic hockey mask debuted. He'll be working from a script by David Fliegel.

The film is being financed and produced independently by the Barsamian family through their company Horror, Inc., with Cineverse handling North American distribution. Per TheWrap, producer Robbie Barsamian promises this will be "the scariest and most brutal movie we've ever made."

Barsamian told TheWrap the film aims to blend the classic slasher energy of the original movies with modern horror sensibilities. He claims the kills will be the franchise's "most creative, brutal, bloody and visceral" to date, and that Jason will feel "more badass than ever" with a new hockey mask design informed by fan feedback.

The producer also explained the decision to bring Miner back, stating to TheWrap that the director knows the character "inside and out" and has a forward-looking vision to relaunch the franchise.