'The Blair Witch Project' reboot sets September 2027 release date
Los Angeles, June 24
The upcoming fresh take on 'The Blair Witch Project' is set to haunt theatres next year.
Lionsgate, which is backing the supernatural thriller reboot, has scheduled the film to release on September 24, 2027.
Plot details about the film are yet to be revealed.
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson previously referred to the reboot as a "new vision that will reintroduce this horror classic for a new generation," as per Variety.
The upcoming 'Blair Witch Project' reboot is directed by Dylan Clark, with a script from Chris Thomas Devlin.
The original film was released in 1999, turning out to be one of the most commercially successful indie films of all time. It earned nearly USD 250 million at the global box office against a micro budget.
The film uses "found footage" to showcase the alleged true story of three student filmmakers who disappear while making a film about the legend of the Blair Witch.
Returning to the film are original stars Joshua Leonard and Michael C Williams as executive producers, along with Eduardo Sanchez, Daniel Myrick, and Gregg Hale from the 1999 production, as per Variety.
They will serve as executive producers on the upcoming film.
Notably, the reboot was initially announced at CinemaCon in 2024.
Following the announcement, the cast spoke to Variety, suggesting that they didn't expect to back over the internet to hype the horror franchise.
At the time, Donahue shared, "We had booked a couple of conventions. It's nice to hear nice things from the fans and see the guys. It was feeling very sweet for the first time in the whole history of this thing," as quoted by Variety.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Wait, another reboot? Honestly, Hollywood needs to stop milking old franchises. The charm of the original was its raw, low-budget feel. A "new vision" usually means more CGI and less soul. But the September 2027 release date is oddly specific... maybe a Halloween season thing? 🎃
The original was a masterpiece of indie horror—made $250 million on a shoestring budget, crazy! But I think remakes often miss the point. The found footage genre has been overdone in recent years. Let's hope they bring something fresh instead of just cashing in on nostalgia. BTW, nice to see the original cast involved as producers.
I'm actually excited! The Blair Witch Project scared the life out of me when I was a teenager. A reboot could be interesting if they keep the psychological horror element. But please, no more predictable plot twists. And the September 2027 date is so far away... feels intentional to build hype 🧐
Nice to see the original trio back as executive producers—that gives me some hope. The 1999 film was groundbreaking for its time, though I'll admit it didn't age perfectly. A reboot could work if it respects the source material while updating the scares. Let's see what Dylan Clark brings to the table 🎬
Honestly, I never understood the hype around Blair Witch. The original didn't scare me much—maybe because I watched it years later. But the box office numbers are undeniable. India has its own horror gems like 'Tumbbad', so I'm curious how this reboot will compete. Just hope they don't add unnecessary romance or comedy 😅