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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Final Destination 7' Set at New Line as Studio Enjoys ‘Weapons' Success
The bloodline was not the 'Final Destination' after all. On August 8, New Line and Warner Bros. announced (via Variety) that 'Final Destination 7' is officially in the works, complete with 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' co-writer Lori Evans Taylor on board. Also returning are producers Craig Perry, Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Jon Watts, Dianne McGunigle, and Toby Emmerich. Warren Zide will serve as executive producer. The news comes as the studio has yet another horror hit on their hands with 'Weapons,' the latest from 'Barbarian' director Zach Cregger. In its opening weekend, 'Weapons' amassed an estimated $42.5 million at the domestic box office, an impressive debut for a movie that cost $38 million. Similarly, 'Bloodlines' opened to $51.7 million in May off a $50 million budget. As of August 10, that movie has gone on to tally over $138 million in North America and $285 million worldwide, bringing in a gigantic franchise haul for the New Line devision of Warner Bros. More from IndieWire Eddie Murphy Turned Down 'Rush Hour' To Go To Miami and Make 'Horrendous' 'Holy Man' Sharon Stone on the Moment Robert De Niro 'Crossed a Line' Filming 'Casino' These horror hits also fall right in line with New Line's history. It was, after all, once a fledgling studio that finally — after years of modest success — made it to the big time with Freddie Kruger and 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' back in 1984. In recent years, additional horror franchises have added to the division's terrifying reputation, including 'The Conjuring' and 'It' series. The original 'Final Destination' — released in 2000 — was a big hit for New Line in the days before its folding into Warner Bros., grossing $112 million worldwide against a $23 million budget. The four sequels released between the first entry and 'Bloodlines' performed similarly, though there was a long 14-year-gap after 'Final Destination 5.' The release and success of the latest 'Destination' is not only a spotlight on New Line, but on the massive millennial nostalgia wave that has defined the summer of 2025. While, interestingly, the performance of the more Gen X-coded 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' fell relatively flat (though it's done OK), any and all things geared toward millennials has been met with some praise, either from critics or audiences or both. Just this weekend, 'Freakier Friday' — a sequel to the key 2003 millennial comedy 'Freaky Friday' starring key millennial figurehead Lindsay Lohan — also raked in millions. Though 'The Naked Gun' might be considered more of a boomer sensation, its success, too, could be tied to the franchise's frequent play on cable television in the '90s and '00s — when most millennials discovered it, as well as the generation's love of 'Baywatch' actress Pamela Anderson and 'Taken' icon Liam Neeson. More and more millennial favorites are expected for returns in the year to come, too, including 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' (which reportedly will have scenes of people walking across streets in fabulous outfits), as well as 'Practical Magic 2,' another generational cable-staple turned fan favorite. Of course, 2024 also saw 30- and 40-somethings help power 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' to box office success. Horror flicks are often a safe investment, and we've had more than our fair share recently that have borrowed on nostalgia — including 'Heart Eyes' and 'The Monkey.' Clearly, at least in the case of 'Final Destination,' are ready to enjoy more roller coaster rides (or maybe not) with familiar material. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Final Destination 7 in development as Bloodlines becomes franchise's highest-grossing film
Horror fans, get ready — 'Final Destination 7' is officially on the way. Following the massive success of 'Final Destination: Bloodlines', New Line Cinema is moving forward with a seventh film in the long-running franchise. Lori Evans Taylor, who co-wrote 'Bloodlines', is returning to write the new instalment. The previous film revived the series after a 14-year break and proved that the appetite for creative, death-defying horror remains strong. Taylor had teamed up with Gary Busick for 'Bloodlines', introducing a storyline where Death's curse continued through generations. 'Bloodlines', the sixth entry in the franchise, was released in May 2025 and debuted at No. 1 at the global box office. It made $51 million in its opening weekend in the U.S. — the best launch in the series' 25-year history. It went on to earn $286 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing 'Final Destination' film to date. The 'Final Destination' series, known for its inventive death scenes and the idea that you can't cheat Death, has now brought in more than $983 million globally. It is New Line's third-biggest horror franchise, sitting just behind The Conjuring universe and the It movies. Returning to produce the new film are Craig Perry, Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Jon Watts, Dianne McGunigle, and Toby Emmerich. Warren Zide, who has been involved with the series since the beginning, will serve as executive producer. No release date or cast details have been announced yet, but with 'Final Destination' 7 now in development, fans can expect more suspenseful twists, near-misses, and of course, the return of the series' true star — Death itself.
Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
A New ‘Final Destination' Is Already in the Works
After the success of Final Destination Bloodlines, New Line is now on track to dole out more horrible ways to die in another upcoming installment. People can't seem to get enough as Bloodlines grossed $286 million at its global box office, with a domestic tally of $138.1 million. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Lori Evans Taylor, co-writer of the recent rebootquel, has been hired to write the script to continue Death's serial killing spree. Bloodlines was co-written by Guy Busick (Ready or Not) based on a story concept from Taylor, Busick, and Jon Watts (Spider-Man: Homecoming) with Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein directing the film. No word yet if the duo will return to helm the follow-up for New Line Cinema. Final Destination Bloodlines marked series star Tony Todd's final bow as Death's ever-present herald. Critics hailed his performance; io9's own Germain Lussier wrote, 'The icing on the cake is the inclusion of Tony Todd, one of the franchise's original characters who returns here in what's not just an emotional fitting send-off (Todd passed away in November of last year), but in a way that gives his character the context and clarity he's been lacking throughout. Through his role and a few other narrative choices, Bloodlines also becomes the most crucial chapter yet in terms of franchise lore.' The obvious next question—can a seventh Final Destination film top the achievement of Bloodlines?—begs another one: which seemingly ordinary scenarios will become creative death traps this time around? Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Final Destination 7' announced with ‘Bloodlines' co-writer returning to pen the franchise's next chapter
A seventh part in the 'Final Destination' series is officially in the works at New Line with 'Bloodlines' co-writer Lori Evans Taylor taking on the script for the new film. Collectively returning as producers are Craig Perry, Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Jon Watts, Dianne McGunigle and Toby Emmerich for the Warner Bros. and New Line project, while Warren Zide is slated to be the executive producer. The next installment in works 'Final Destination: Bloodlines,' the sixth movie in the now 25-year-old horror franchise, debuted No 1 at the global box office this past May, and opened to a domestic total of 51 million dollars - the best in franchise history - and subsequently earned a total of 286 million dollars globally, which officially made it the largest film in the franchise. To date, this film series, shaped by fate, has grossed over 983 million dollars globally, now ranking it as New Line's third-largest horror franchise behind 'The Conjuring' universe and the 'It' movies. How 'Bloodlines' brought the franchise back to life Taylor and Gary Busick co-wrote the screenplay for 'Final Destination: Bloodlines,' rebooting a franchise that has been dormant these last 14 years after 2011's 'Final Destination 5.' Taylor and Busick collaborated with directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein on a story that would expand the franchise mythology through a multigenerational narrative in which Death—the omnipresent and faceless antagonist of the franchise—returns to claim victims across a single bloodline. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Critical acclaim and calculated chaos Variety praised 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' as 'clever, unpredictable and fun,' spotlighting co-writers Lori Evans Taylor and Gary Busick for their ability to orchestrate 'one impishly dangerous situation after another.' The review commended the duo for maintaining the franchise's hallmark tension, noting that each death sequence was crafted with just enough realism to keep viewers on edge—without asking them to suspend disbelief.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'Bloodlines' writer returns for record-breaking 'Final Destination' sequel
New Line Cinema is doubling down on death's enduring cinematic appeal, greenlighting a new Final Destination movie with Bloodlines co-writer Lori Evans Taylor returning to pen the script. The decision follows the massive success of Final Destination: Bloodlines, which hit theatres in May and became the franchise's highest-grossing entry, pulling in over $286 million worldwide, $138.1 million of that from domestic audiences. Released as the sixth installment and the first since 2011, Bloodlines revitalized the series with its familiar formula of supernatural inevitability, premonitions, and elaborate death sequences. Its domestic earnings more than doubled the previous top-grosser in the series, 2009's The Final Destination. Taylor co-wrote Bloodlines with Guy Busick (Ready or Not), based on a story developed with Busick and Spider-Man: Homecoming director Jon Watts, who also produced alongside his wife Dianne McGunigle. Directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, as well as franchise veterans Craig Perry and Sheila Hanahan Taylor, were also instrumental in the reboot's success. The Final Destination concept remains deceptively simple yet endlessly adaptable: a protagonist has a vision of a deadly accident, prevents it, and inadvertently sets off a chain of gruesome 'accidents' as Death claims its intended victims one by one. Since its launch in 2000, the franchise has grossed over $983 million globally, making it New Line's third most successful horror property, behind The Conjuring universe ($2.3 billion) and the It films ($1.2 billion). Taylor's horror credentials extend beyond Bloodlines. She adapted Carla Norton's The Edge of Normal (with Chloë Grace Moretz starring), wrote the psychological thriller Cellar Door, directed Bed Rest starring Melissa Barrera, and adapted I Am Still Alive for Universal with Ben Affleck attached. No release date for the new Final Destination has been announced, but with Taylor back on board, fans can expect more inventive, morbidly clever ways for Death to get the last word.
