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Jason Universe Confirms 13th Friday the 13th Film, New Game in Active Development

Producers signal a unified relaunch featuring a film in development, a game underway, plus broader appearances.

Overview

  • Producer Robert Barsamian told SFX that a new Friday the 13th movie is actively being developed as the franchise’s thirteenth entry, alongside a new video game.
  • Barsamian said Jason will return in “other unexpected ways,” with the team exploring opportunities while keeping an emphasis on authenticity.
  • Horror Inc. CMO Sheri Conn confirmed a standardized redesign of Jason’s hockey mask with reimagined eyes and a 13‑hole homage to be applied across upcoming projects.
  • A24 and Peacock’s Crystal Lake prequel series continues in development to expand the franchise’s backstory.
  • Jason appears in Call of Duty’s The Haunting event beginning October 9, reflecting the new Jason Universe look, while no release dates or key partners for the film or game have been announced.