Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Paramount Pictures are partnering on a new theatrical installment in the “Paranormal Activity” franchise, which has grossed more than $900 million worldwide, the companies announced on Wednesday.
James Wan will produce the film for Blumhouse-Atomic Monster alongside Jason Blum.
“I’ve been a huge admirer of ‘Paranormal Activity’ since the brilliant first movie, with its creeping slow burn and subtle ability to make the unseen terrifying,” Wan said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to expanding on its legacy and helping shape the next evolution of this scary found footage franchise.”
Blum added: “Diving in with James’ for this exciting rebirth of the franchise that started it all for Blumhouse is exactly what we dreamed of when we merged with Atomic Monster. I’ll be actively involved with him to introduce this new chapter. Thankfully, we’re able to spend a little more than the $15,000 we had on the first movie, but one thing will remain the same – do not see it alone. We look forward to partnering with Josh Greenstein, Dana Goldberg, David Ellison, Jeff Shell, and their teams at Paramount as we bring Paranormal Activity back to life.”
Paramount Pictures Co-Chairs Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg added: “We’re thrilled to reignite the iconic ‘Paranormal Activity’ franchise with two of the horror genre’s most visionary talents, James and Jason. Jason’s role in shaping this franchise into a global cultural touchstone, together with James’s singular taste and track record for innovative storytelling, sets the stage for a thrilling new chapter.”
“Paranormal Activity” creator Oren Peli will produce for Solana Films. Michael Clear and Judson Scott will executive produce for Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, with Steven Schneider executive producing for Room 101, Inc. Alayna Glasthal is overseeing for Blumhouse-Atomic Monster.
Paramount Pictures and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster will co-finance and co-produce the film, with Paramount handling worldwide distribution. Plot details are being kept under wraps.
The original “Paranormal Activity” grossed nearly $194 million worldwide in 2007, becoming one of the most profitable films of all time. The franchise expanded to seven installments: “Paranormal Activity 2” (2010), “Paranormal Activity 3” (2011), “Paranormal Activity 4” (2012), “The Marked Ones” (2014), “The Ghost Dimension” (2015) and “Next of Kin” (2021).
The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news.
