Jon Watts Maps Seven-Film Plan to Expand Cult Horror Debut Clown

Overview

• Watts says he and co-writer Christopher Ford have outlined a seven-movie run for Clown, positioning it as a long-term franchise in the Leprechaun mold.
• He aims for a tonal shift toward Evil Dead 2–style, over-the-top horror rather than the original film’s more somber character study.
• Germany’s Turbine Medien has released Clown on 4K Ultra HD, which prompted new interviews and renewed interest in the property.
• The concept centers on a cursed clown suit that can be worn by anyone, a premise the filmmakers say supports multiple storylines.
• No financing, casting, or production timetable has been announced, though Watts has recently reengaged with horror as a producer on Final Destination: Bloodlines.