Friday the 13th TV Series Aims to End 17-Year Movie Dry Spell
The Friday the 13th franchise has been stuck in a 17-year movie drought since its last installment in 2009, per ScreenRant. Various rumored projects over the years repeatedly failed to materialize, largely due to a tangled web of ownership rights that blocked new productions.
That legal logjam has reportedly been cleared, allowing new projects under a Jason Universe banner to move forward. While a new film still lacks a release date, a major television project is finally set to arrive.
The Peacock and A24 prequel series Crystal Lake is scheduled to premiere on October 15, 2026. The eight-episode show stars Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees and explores events prior to the original movie.
According to ScreenRant, the series' success could prove the enduring commercial power of the franchise to studios. This demonstration of audience interest is seen as a critical step toward finally getting a new Friday the 13th film into development after the long hiatus.
