Overview
- Campbell confirmed this week that he has retired Ash Williams and will not portray the character in any form, including animated voice work.
- He wrote on X that he 'tapped out after Ash vs Evil Dead' and cited declining skills, diverging interests and ongoing cancer treatment as the factors behind his decision.
- Campbell and director Sam Raimi will remain credited producers on recent and upcoming Evil Dead projects, though Campbell’s hands‑on involvement has been minimal on the latest film, Evil Dead Burn.
- The franchise has already shifted away from Ash with recent standalone, Ash‑less films and has a confirmed next release, Evil Dead Wrath, scheduled for April 7, 2028.
- Campbell’s full retirement from the role closes a four‑decade chapter for the series but leaves practical options for future use of Ash—such as recasting or voice‑recreation—while the franchise pursues new directors and characters.