EXCLUSIVE: Sony Photos Animation and Amazon MGM Studios are coming again collectively for a fifth Lodge Transylvania film, The Haunting of Lodge Transylvania, set for theatrical launch on October 8, 2027.
Whereas Lodge Transylvania was born as a Sony property, when theaters have been closed throughout Covid, the Culver Metropolis lot licensed the fourth film, Lodge Transylvania: Transformania, to Amazon to stream on Prime Video. As a part of that deal, Amazon MGM Studios obtained dibs to be a co-producer on the subsequent film.
Sony is dealing with the North American theatrical launch and sure international territories for The Haunting of Lodge Transylvania, whereas Amazon/MGM will oversee worldwide distribution throughout its world footprint together with the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Italy, Australia, Brazil and New Zealand. Sony will deal with remaining territories.
What’s notable right here is that the franchise lastly is returning to the massive display screen. The $1.38 billion-grossing function collection follows Dracula, his daughter Mavis and all their monster associates and their adventures at Lodge Transylvania — the last word getaway the place monster households can relax removed from the human world. On this new installment, Drac has fortunately settled into retirement whereas Mavis takes the reins of the legendary monster lodge. However when a collection of spooky and unexplained happenings sends chills by means of the resort, the Drac Pack embarks on its most spellbinding journey but: uncovering the thriller behind the haunting of Lodge Transylvania.
Jennifer Kluska and Alan Hawkins are directing the fifth movie with Lawrence Jonas producing and Genndy Tartakovsky and Michelle Murdocca serving as EPs
“From the start, Lodge Transylvania has invited audiences right into a world the place monsters really feel like household,” stated Kristine Belson and Damien de Froberville, Presidents of Sony Photos Animation. “These movies have been a cornerstone of Sony Animation’s storytelling identification, mixing a novel visible model with heartfelt, character-driven comedy. With this subsequent installment, we’re honoring that legacy of coronary heart and humor whereas delivering the sudden surprises audiences love. We’re delighted to accomplice with Amazon MGM Studios to deliver the Drac Pack again to theatres for households world wide.”
Mentioned Courtenay Valenti, Head of Movie, Amazon MGM Studios: “Lodge Transylvania is a type of uncommon franchises that has turn out to be a beloved custom for households world wide – a movie collection that has at all times balanced irreverent humor with real coronary heart. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Sony Photos Animation to deliver the Drac Pack again to the massive display screen and proceed this legacy of ingenious, character-driven storytelling that audiences have embraced for over a decade.”
Sony Photos Animation debuted the unique Lodge Transylvania in theaters in 2012, the place it grossed $355M worldwide. Lodge Transylvania 2 and Lodge Transylvania 3: Summer season Trip earned $475M and $530M worldwide, respectively. The fourth installment, Lodge Transylvania: Transformania, premiered completely on Prime Video in 2022.
Additionally dated for October 8 subsequent 12 months are an untitled Blumhouse occasion movie, an untitled Disney film and an untitled Cineverse horror function.
