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We may be getting another Halloween film, which would be the fourteenth entry in the long-running franchise that started with John Carpenter’s 1978 classic.
But there’s rarely a treat without a trick, as it could mean losing the Halloween TV series.
What’s Happening With the Halloween TV Series?
In April, Scream Horror Mag reported that Miramax may have shelved its Halloween TV series.
“Whispers abound from several trusted sources that Miramax [has] shelved [its] plans for a Halloween television series,” it wrote, adding, “Instead, we’re hearing that producers are actively developing a new Halloween movie, with a release window that will coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of the series.”
Then, in July, the same outlet reported again on those rumors, writing:
“Rumblings are afoot that Michael Myers will soon be returning to the big screen. Although it’s been well documented that Miramax has been developing a Halloween television series, reliable sources are telling us this has been shelved. The reason given was that the company couldn’t drum up interest from a network or streamer. Instead, those same sources are telling us that Miramax have instead shifted their focus back to feature films. After establishing a reliable working relationship with Paramount Pictures via 2026’s Scary Movie, we’re hearing that it’s likely Miramax will partner with them for a new Halloween instalment.”
It added that a 2028 release date is reportedly being eyed, which would coincide with the franchise’s 50th anniversary.
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With all that said, Miramax has not made any official announcement regarding the Halloween TV series or another movie.
As far as audiences are concerned, the streaming project officially remains in development, even if that may not actually be the case. And there are no plans for another movie in the series — at least none that have been announced.
However, the series was first announced in October 2023. In March 2024, then-Head Of Worldwide Television at Miramax Marc Helwig described the project as “a creative reset completely and going back to the original film, as opposed to spinning out of any of the more recent film adaptations.” But since then, there have been no updates whatsoever on the project.
As such, it’s possible those plans have been scrapped.
Halloween H50: 50 Years Later Is Coming
Another theatrical film would make a lot of sense given the franchise’s upcoming milestone.
It’s worth remembering that a new Halloween has been released almost every 10 years ever since John Carpenter’s original 1978 film. 1988 gave us Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, and in 1998, Halloween H20: 20 Years Later marked the franchise’s 20th anniversary.
However, 2008 let us down (although we got a Rob Zombie remake on either side of that year). But 2018 brought back the tradition with Halloween (2018), the first chapter in the Blumhouse/David Gordon Green trilogy that concluded with Halloween Ends (2022).
It’s hard to believe that we’re closer now to the film series’ 50th anniversary than its 40th. But are there now plans for a fourteenth film? Will we get Halloween 14 (or Halloween 50)?
The latest films were each huge commercial successes: Halloween (2018) grossed $259.9M worldwide against a $10M budget; Halloween Kills (2021) carved out $133.4M against $20M; and Halloween Ends “came home” with $105.4M on a budget of $33M. That’s a lot of candy.
While there’s a lot of success to be had on the small screen, it’s hard to imagine the studio passing up a lucrative opportunity like Halloween 50. The real question is, where can they go from here?
In the hugely divisive Halloween Ends, Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) kills Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney) by feeding his body into an industrial shredder for all of Haddonfield to see. But, of course, a new film would probably do what the franchise has always done — hit reset.
Still, what can they do with Michael that they haven’t already done before?
Either way, you can’t kill the bogeyman. Whether it’s on the small screen or the big screen, or both, Michael Myers will return.
For now, Halloween: The Game, which launched on September 8, will have to make do. Developed by IllFonic, it takes place during the events of Carpenter’s film, giving players the chance to control Michael Myers himself in a new story, or as one of the Heroes of Haddonfield.
Which would you prefer, a new Halloween movie or a TV series? Let us know in the comments below!
