Horror fans just received potentially great news from Jason Blum, head of Blumhouse Productions. While the 2018 *Halloween* reboot, directed by David Gordon Green, was initially successful and hinted at a promising trilogy continuing the story from John Carpenter’s 1978 original starring Jamie Lee Curtis, the subsequent films, *Halloween Kills* and *Halloween Ends*, were major disappointments and ultimately ended the *Halloween* franchise, even killing off Michael Myers. Blum has confirmed that Blumhouse is no longer involved with the series, stating they don’t currently own the rights, though he didn’t entirely rule out future participation. He shared this information with *Variety* magazine.
It’s a bit sad to say, but they don’t have the rights to the franchise anymore. I was originally signed on for three films, which was amazing! But honestly, I’d jump at the chance to make another *Halloween* movie if I could.
The 2018 film *Halloween* was a major success at the box office, earning over 20 times its production budget – much like the original movie by John Carpenter. With a $260 million worldwide gross, expectations were high that director David Gordon Green would create two equally impressive sequels. However, things didn’t quite go as planned.
Released in 2021, *Halloween Kills* earned $133 million despite being released during the Covid-19 pandemic, turning its $20 million budget into a profit. However, critics weren’t impressed, giving it a 38% rating, and audiences were divided with a 66% approval rate. The next film, *Halloween Ends*, performed even worse, receiving 40% from critics and 57% from audiences, and grossing only $105 million with a $33 million budget.
The *Halloween* trilogy wasn’t a total failure, but the last movie had significant problems that many fans couldn’t overlook. It’s likely a good thing the *Halloween* series is now heading in a different direction.
‘Halloween’ is Heading to the Small Screen
Universal Pictures
The *Halloween* movies were initially intended to be a series of unrelated scary stories, which explains why *Halloween III: Season of the Witch* didn’t include Michael Myers. But after the first two films focused on the rivalry between Laurie and Michael, audiences really wanted more of the seemingly unstoppable killer – even with his famously cheap mask.
In 2024, Miramax gained full ownership of the *Halloween* franchise, securing the rights to both films and television series. This made developing a TV show a top priority for the studio. Miramax’s head, Marc Helwig, stated that the new series would disregard the timeline established by Blumhouse’s recent trilogy and all other sequels.
This new version is a complete creative restart, built on the original John Carpenter film and its characters. We’re also exploring some characters that haven’t been highlighted much in recent movies. Instead of continuing from the newer adaptations, we’re going back to the source material.
Not much news has surfaced since the initial announcement, but an update is likely coming soon. One thing is clear: Blumhouse is no longer involved with the series, and the next film could potentially breathe new life into the Michael Myers story.
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