Updated
Updated · Rolling Stone · Jun 23
Lionsgate Sets New Blair Witch Film for Sept. 24, 2027 as $248 Million Franchise Reboots
Updated
Updated · Rolling Stone · Jun 23

Lionsgate Sets New Blair Witch Film for Sept. 24, 2027 as $248 Million Franchise Reboots

3 articles · Updated · Rolling Stone · Jun 23

Summary

  • Sept. 24, 2027 is the release date for Lionsgate’s new Blair Witch chapter, with Dylan Clark directing and Chris Thomas Devlin writing and reportedly revising the script.
  • Plot details remain undisclosed, but Lionsgate’s teaser points to a modernized found-footage approach that updates the 1999 film’s analog terror for a smartphone era.
  • Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams from the original film are executive producing alongside co-creators Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, while Gregg Hale returns as producer.
  • The reboot leans on a powerful commercial legacy: the 1999 original grossed $248 million on a $35,000 budget, while later sequels in 2000 and 2016 drew weaker reviews.

Insights

How will the new Blair Witch create authentic terror in an era of constant live-streaming and AI?
Will the new Blair Witch honor its subtle roots or embrace Blumhouse's signature jump scares?