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James Wan to Produce New Paranormal Activity as Paramount Backs Franchise Revival

The Blumhouse–Atomic Monster partnership is advancing a theatrical installment as a priority project with global distribution from Paramount.

Overview

  • James Wan will produce for Blumhouse–Atomic Monster, with Jason Blum and original creator Oren Peli also set as producers.
  • Paramount will co-finance and co-produce the new film and handle worldwide distribution.
  • The companies describe the movie as priority development, and it is planned as a theatrical feature.
  • Plot specifics and the writer, director, cast, and release date have not been announced.
  • Executive producers are Steven Schneider, Michael Clear, and Judson Scott, with Alayna Glasthal overseeing; the seven-film franchise began with a $15,000 original that grossed nearly $194 million and has earned roughly $900 million to date.