Final Destination Franchise Marks 25 Years with New Installment

The iconic horror series, known for its inventive death sequences and existential themes, prepares for the release of Final Destination: Bloodlines this spring.

Final Destination, first released in 2000, introduced Death as an omnipresent antagonist, reshaping the horror genre by focusing on the inevitability of fate.
The franchise is celebrating its 25th anniversary with retrospectives on its cultural impact and influence on modern horror films.
The original concept, inspired by a real-life premonition story, began as an X-Files spec script before being adapted for a teen audience by James Wong, Glen Morgan, and Jeffrey Reddick.
Known for its Rube Goldberg-style death sequences, the series has left a lasting mark on horror, influencing films like Saw.
Final Destination: Bloodlines, the latest installment in the franchise, is set to release this spring, continuing the series' legacy of exploring existential dread and survivor's guilt.