The next Paranormal Activity movie has been announced to come out in 2027.
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that the eighth installment in the ongoing found footage horror series is scheduled to come out on May 21, 2027. The currently untitled movie will be produced by James Wan and directed by Ian Tuason.
Paramount will be co-producing the film and co-financing it with Blumhouse-Atomic Monster.
“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. I’m looking forward to expanding on its legacy and helping shape the next evolution of this scary found-footage franchise,” said Wan when the film was announced.
Wan has had a major hand in many of the most successful horror franchises of this century. He co-created the Saw and Insidious series, and also created the universe of The Conjuring and its associated prequels, sequels, and spin-offs. Outside of the horror world, he also helmed Furious 7 and Aquaman.
The next Paranormal Activity movie will be the latest film in the franchise that began back in 2007. Back then, the first installment of the series that cost just $15,000 to make (but then received additional funding before release) grossed $194.2 million, making it widely considered to be one of the most profitable films ever.
Ever since then, the Paranormal Activity franchise has grown to become a staple of pop culture, starting with the original film’s sequel in 2010, all the way to the latest film, Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin, in 2021.
Collectively, the films have grossed $900 million globally.