New Friday The 13th Movie Is In The Works With A Familiar Director

A new *Friday the 13th* movie is officially happening after nearly two decades, per /Film. The project will bring director Steve Miner back to the franchise. Miner previously helmed *Friday the 13th Part 2* and *Part III*.

The film is being financed and produced by Horror, Inc., with CatchLight Studios as a production partner. Cineverse has secured the North American distribution rights, according to a press release.

Screenwriter David Fliegel is penning the script. Per /Film, this appears to be Fliegel's first produced screenplay, with his only other credits being as a producer and in additional crew roles.

The last time Jason Voorhees appeared on the big screen was in the 2009 reboot. Legal battles over the rights have kept the franchise dormant for years, with the character only resurfacing in a short film and the *Crystal Lake* TV series in the interim.

The announcement arrives shortly after the *Crystal Lake* series, which served as an origin story. /Film notes some may view the new movie as an attempt to hold onto the franchise's complicated rights.