The iconic found-footage horror series Paranormal Activity is officially coming back — and this time with The Conjuring mastermind James Wan helping steer the ship.
Launched in 2007 with Oren Peli’s groundbreaking micro-budget hit (made for just $15,000), the franchise grew into a global phenomenon, spawning six sequels: Paranormal Activity 2 (2010), 3 (2011), 4 (2012), The Marked Ones (2014), The Ghost Dimension (2015), and the Paramount+ exclusive Next of Kin (2021).
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new installment is being developed as a high-priority theatrical release through a partnership between Paramount Pictures and the newly merged Blumhouse-Atomic Monster (Jason Blum and James Wan’s combined horror powerhouse). Original creator Oren Peli will return as a producer via his Solana Films banner.
James Wan shared his excitement in a statement:
“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.”
Jason Blum added:
“Diving in with James for this exciting rebirth of the franchise that started it all for Blumhouse is exactly what we dreamed of when we merged with Atomic Monster. I’ll be actively involved with him to introduce this new chapter. Thankfully, we’re able to spend a little more than the $15,000 we had on the first movie, but one thing will remain the same — do not see it alone.”
Unlike 2021’s Next of Kin, which went straight to streaming, this new chapter is being positioned as a full theatrical event. Plot details, potential connections to the existing timeline, and whether it will function as a reboot or sequel are still being kept secret.
Steven Schneider, Michael Clear, and Judson Scott are on board as executive producers. No director or release date has been announced yet.
