Washington, Jan 17 (.) Paramount Pictures has announced that the next installment in the ‘Paranormal Activity’ franchise will hit theatres on May 21, 2027.
The untitled film is produced by James Wan and directed by Ian Tuason, with plot details being closely guarded, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
This will mark the eighth entry in the series, which began in 2007 with Oren Peli’s ultra-low-budget original, made for just USD 15,000 and grossing USD 194.2 million worldwide.
The original’s success helped popularize the found-footage genre and cemented the franchise as one of the most profitable in modern horror cinema.
Jason Blum will produce through Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, alongside Wan, while Oren Peli returns as producer for Solana Films. Paramount is co-producing and co-financing the project, as per The Hollywood Reporter.
May has recently emerged as a strong month for horror releases. New Line’s Final Destination: Bloodlines earned USD 315.9 million worldwide after its May 16, 2026 release, while Focus Features’ Obsession premiered on May 15, 2026, to critical acclaim.
‘The Paranormal Activity’ franchise also includes ‘Paranormal Activity 2’ (2010), ‘Paranormal Activity 3’ (2011), ‘Paranormal Activity 4’ (2012), ‘The Marked Ones’ (2014), ‘The Ghost Dimension’ (2015), and ‘Next of Kin’ (2021), collectively grossing over USD 900 million globally.
“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,” said Wan during the film’s announcement.
“I’m looking forward to expanding on its legacy and helping shape the next evolution of this scary found-footage franchise,” he added.
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