Overview
- Franchise co-creator Sean Cunningham says a completed treatment outlines an “old school” Jason movie.
- Cunningham reports his long-running dispute with co-creator Victor Miller has been resolved.
- Rights remain split between Warner Bros. and Paramount, with the planned consolidation expected to ease that hurdle according to reporting.
- Industry coverage notes any greenlight is unlikely soon due to U.S. regulatory review and studio restructuring, with estimates pointing to around 2028.
- Cunningham says a younger screenwriter would draft the script as he expects to serve as an executive producer, while Peacock’s prequel series Crystal Lake is slated for this year.