Paramount Pictures is moving forward with a new Friday the 13th movie, marking the franchise’s return after more than 16 years. The team behind the recently launched Jason Universe has confirmed that a new film is in development, though many details remain under wraps.

Mike P. Nelson, director of this year’s official Friday the 13th short film Sweet Revenge, has also confirmed the project’s progress. Nelson, who recently released a remake of Silent Night, Deadly Night, shared that he has been in direct contact with the producers and has pitched his own vision for the new movie. While he could not reveal specifics, Nelson stated, “They are working on it, that I can promise you, because I’ve heard of it and because I have that direct communication with them, it’s there. So that’s really happening. And yes, they have reached out [to me about it]. As have other people. I can’t say too much, but I will say that I have given my two cents, I have given them my take, and right now it’s in their court and we’ll go from there.”

Nelson’s short film Sweet Revenge features stuntman Schuyler White as Jason Voorhees and introduces a new character, Eve (played by Ally Ioannides), who faces off against Jason in a twist ending. It is not yet clear if Nelson’s pitch for the feature film will expand on this story or take a different direction.

Horror Inc. vice president Robbie Barsamian has previously stated that both a new sequel movie and a new game are top priorities for the company. The franchise’s return comes after years of legal disputes that stalled new projects. Meanwhile, a prequel TV series titled Crystal Lake is also in production for Peacock, though it is unrelated to the upcoming film.

Nelson is known for his bold approach to established franchises, as seen in his 2021 Wrong Turn reboot and his recent Silent Night, Deadly Night remake, which is set to release in theaters on December 12, 2025. He has expressed a desire to bring fresh ideas to classic properties, suggesting that if his pitch is chosen, the new Friday the 13th film will offer something different from previous entries.

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