Producers detail the future direction of the Friday the 13th series

2025-10-20 21:53:12|Myriagame |source：minecraft skins

After years of uncertainty, the future direction of the Friday the 13th franchise is becoming clear.According to Womp Stomp Films filmmaker Vincent DeSanti - who recently shared new insights on the studio's podcast - a new game and a new movie under the Jason Universe brand are both in the long-term planning stages.Previously, Horror Inc. has officially confirmed at the 2025 San Diego Comic Con that the new "Friday the 13th" game is in the early development stage.

DeSanti said he spoke with several core members of the Jason Universe team at the Sweet Revenge premiere party.He noted that while some information remains confidential, the series is entering what could be considered a "second important stage of development."The first phase includes partnerships with mainstream brands such as Fortnite, Call of Duty, Youtooz (a trendy gaming brand) and Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights.He added that the next phase will involve broader expansion, but reminded fans that new games or movies are unlikely to be released until at least 2027."Both games and movies have a long-term plan," he explained, stressing that work is still in the planning stages.

In terms of games, DiSanti hinted that the new game will be far larger than the ill-fated asymmetrical multiplayer game developed by IllFonic and Gun Media in 2017."The new work will use higher specifications and invest more resources," he said.He further pointed out: "Now there is no need to worry about litigation issues. A team with sufficient funds and a complete lineup will work together to create the content that fans are looking forward to." The previous "Friday the 13th: Game Edition" was unable to launch subsequent updates or provide online support due to copyright disputes, and was eventually officially discontinued at the end of 2024.

Vincent DeSanti also discussed the involvement of longtime series collaborator Harry Manfredini - who is understood to be already working on conceptual material for the new project.Disanti said that Manfredini's early creations were mainly experimental, aiming to determine the tone and atmosphere of the work rather than producing a complete score.Manfredini himself has also confirmed that he will participate in the creation again, and hinted that this new game will adopt a more realistic visual style, and the creative direction will be significantly different from the 2017 work.

As for the movie, DiSanti clarified that the new "Friday the 13th" movie has not yet entered the official development stage, and a production studio has not yet been determined.The Jason Universe team, led by the Barsamian family, is currently focusing on existing collaborations and smaller projects such as the "Sweet Revenge" short film before transitioning to a full-scale film production stage.DeSanti endorsed the strategy, saying it avoided the mistakes of previous hasty attempts (such as the 2009 Friday the 13th reboot)."It's good that they're looking at the next three movies and not rushing things," he said, calling the long-term franchise strategy more reminiscent of the original Paramount days than the later New Line era.

In addition to games and movies, Jason Universe also plans to explore other narrative formats, including comics and novels - ensuring that Jason Voorhees remains active in horror culture, even if the core project is still years away.DeSanti also emphasized that the Barsamian family is personally invested in reviving the franchise.He described them as "people who truly love this franchise and have a sense of family honor for it," noting that their goal is to modernize the Friday the 13th brand through careful planning and steady growth.

Although a release window for the new game has yet to be announced, the return of creative freedom, greater financial support, and a focused long-term strategy point to a major return for Jason Voorhees.Fans may still have to wait years, but the foundations being laid now could mark the beginning of a bold new era for the Friday the 13th franchise—one that blends nostalgia with innovation to reinvigorate the horror classic for a new generation of viewers.

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