- Primary Subject: New Friday the 13th movie
- Key Update: A new Friday the 13th movie is officially in the works from Horror, Inc.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: November 13, 2026
- Quick Answer: A new Friday the 13th movie is officially in development from Horror, Inc., with original sequel director Steve Miner returning to direct David Fliegel’s script.
Jason Voorhees is making his return to the big screen as a new Friday the 13th movie is officially in the works.
In the last several years, there have been attempts to make another movie installment in the Friday the 13th franchise. However, none have been successful, and a prequel series titled Crystal Lake was produced instead. Still, fans are hoping that a movie will be released someday.
Now, just in time for the actual Friday the 13th, a new installment is officially happening.
What to Expect in the New Friday the 13th Movie
Deadline confirmed that a new Friday the 13th movie is officially in the works, with Steven Miner, who directed Part II and Part III, attached to helm the installment.
The project will be produced and financed independently by the Barsamian family, which controls the franchise through their company Horror, Inc.
So far, the plot details are under wraps, but it will likely be another slasher story in Crystal Lake. Emerging screenwriter David Fliegel is working on the script.
Miner said in the announcement, "When I put the hockey mask on Jason for Friday the 13th Part III, I knew it would create a truly scary image that would work for that movie. I had no idea that it would live on as one of the most iconic symbols in horror films. I’m thrilled to come back and continue the legacy."
"For generations of fans, Jason’s identity is inseparable from the creative choices Steve Miner brought to the screen,” said Robbie Barsamian, Executive Vice President of Horror, Inc., in the announcement. "Reuniting with Steve under a fully independent model allows us the creative control to honor what makes Jason the greatest slasher of all time and deliver the definitive theatrical event that today’s audiences expect."
For now, stay tuned for more news and updates regarding the new Friday the 13th installment in the coming months.
What Is Crystal Lake About?
As we're waiting for the next Friday the 13th movie installment, fans can first watch the new prequel series titled Crystal Lake. All eight episodes of the first season are streaming on Peacock.
The story follows single mother Pamela Voorhees, who has been unable to shake her grief after her young, sickly son Jason tragically drowned in the town lake almost a year before. When two strangers arrive at Pamela's door, digging into her past, a disturbing chain of events is set into motion.
Linda Cardellini stars in the series as Pamela Voorhees, and the responses from critics have been mostly positive.