Sequel to 'Final Destination' series, 'Final Destination 7', in production; Original co-writer of 'Bloodlines' to rejoin the team
The seventh instalment of the popular horror franchise "Final Destination" is officially in production at New Line. According to the latest reports, the movie is estimated to hit theatres in mid-to-late 2027.
Producer Jon Watts, who worked on the sixth film Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025), has expressed interest in developing new death scenarios for the sequel. The production team for the new movie includes Craig Perry, Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Jon Watts, Dianne McGunigle, Toby Emmerich, and Warren Zide. Lori Evans Taylor is writing the new installment of the series.
Final Destination: Bloodlines was both a critical and commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing and best-reviewed entry in the franchise with a worldwide gross of $286 million. This success has spurred anticipation for the next instalment, likely continuing the pattern of introducing new characters while possibly bringing back some from Bloodlines.
However, no further details about the plot or release date of the new "Final Destination" movie have been disclosed. It is also unclear if the new movie will be a direct sequel to Bloodlines or a reboot of the franchise. The cast for the new movie has not been announced yet.
The news about the new "Final Destination" movie's development was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The movie is the eighth installment in the franchise. It remains to be seen if the new "Final Destination" movie will break the franchise's record for highest-grossing film.
It is worth noting that the box office success of the new movie is not yet predictable, as it has not been released. It is also unknown if Lori Evans Taylor will be involved in the production of the new "Final Destination" movie beyond writing the script.
This update reflects the latest information as of August 2025.
[1] The Hollywood Reporter. (2025). New "Final Destination" Movie in the Works at New Line. Retrieved from https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/final-destination-movie-new-line-1235114214
[2] Box Office Mojo. (2025). Final Destination: Bloodlines. Retrieved from https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=finaldestination5.htm
[3] IMDb. (2025). Final Destination: Bloodlines. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10869832/
Entertainment enthusiasts can look forward to the upcoming release of the eighth instalment in the "Final Destination" movie franchise, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. This new entry in the popular horror series is expected to join the ranks of movies-and-tv entertainment.
