Irish writer-director Lee Cronin has announced details of his next film following the success of 2023's Evil Dead Rise.
The Dubliner will write and direct the as-yet-untitled film, which is due for release on 17 April 2026.
Cronin, who made his Hollywood debut with Evil Dead Rise, is teaming up with filmmakers Jason Blum and James Wan's recently combined production companies, Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, for the project.
The film is part of Cronin's first-look deal with the Warner Bros-owned New Line Cinema. His own production company, Doppelgängers, will also be involved.
"I am super excited to be gathering up my gang of oddballs from Doppelgängers to join forces with the overlords of horror at Blumhouse and Atomic Monster," Cronin said in a statement.
"Collaborating with Jason, James and the wonderful teams from these two storied and massively successful organisations is what perfect nightmares are made of. Getting to return to New Line Cinema and my wonderful partners over there is the cherry on top.
"I've got something wickedly entertaining and terrifying hidden up my sleeve, and I can't wait to bring it screaming to the big screen on April 17th, 2026."
"Lee is a gifted filmmaker in the world of horror whose storytelling has electrified audiences. We're excited to collaborate with him on this project, and to bring viewers on a wildly entertaining ride," said James Wan, Atomic Monster CEO and founder.
"Lee's work is always fresh and surprising and he has an intriguing, modern take on something quite ancient that I think audiences will love. This also marks an exciting series of firsts for us: Atomic Monster and Blumhouse's first time working with Lee and our first joint project for Warner Bros. We can't wait to get started," said Jason Blum, Blumhouse CEO and founder.
Cronin's Evil Dead Rise has grossed nearly $150 million worldwide. He made his big-screen debut in 2019 with the acclaimed Irish horror The Hole in the Ground.
