New Paranormal Activity Film Drops in May 2027
The next chapter in the Paranormal Activity series has an official release date. Mark your calendars for May 21, 2027. This untitled movie will serve as the eighth entry in the popular horror franchise.
Creative Team and Production Details
James Wan takes on the producer role for this installment. Ian Tuason steps into the director's chair. The plot remains a closely guarded secret, generating early buzz among fans.
Jason Blum will produce through Blumhouse-Atomic Monster alongside Wan. Oren Peli, who started it all, returns as producer for Solana Films. Paramount Pictures joins as co-producer and co-financier for the project.
A Look Back at the Franchise's Legacy
The original Paranormal Activity film debuted in 2007. Oren Peli created it on a shoestring budget of just $15,000. That small investment paid off massively, with the movie earning $194.2 million worldwide.
This success helped launch the found-footage horror genre into mainstream popularity. The franchise stands as one of modern horror's most profitable ventures.
Previous entries include:
- Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)
- Paranormal Activity 3 (2011)
- Paranormal Activity 4 (2012)
- The Marked Ones (2014)
- The Ghost Dimension (2015)
- Next of Kin (2021)
Together, these films have grossed over $900 million globally.
May Emerges as Prime Horror Month
May has recently proven itself as a strong month for horror releases. Last year, Final Destination: Bloodlines opened on May 16 and earned $315.9 million worldwide.
In 2026, Focus Features released Obsession on May 15 to critical acclaim. The success of these films suggests May 2027 could deliver another horror hit.
James Wan Shares His Excitement
During the film's announcement last month, James Wan expressed his enthusiasm. "I've been a huge admirer of Paranormal Activity since the brilliant first movie," Wan said.
He praised the original's "creeping slow burn and subtle ability to make the unseen terrifying." Wan looks forward to expanding the franchise's legacy and shaping its next evolution.
Fans now have three years to prepare for the next terrifying installment. The Paranormal Activity franchise continues to evolve while staying true to its found-footage roots.
