New Blair Witch Project Movie Set for 2027 Release

TLDR: A new Blair Witch Project will be coming to cinemas on Sep 24, 2027.

The Release Date for a New Blair Witch Project Has Been Confirmed

Lionsgate has officially announced a release date for the next installment in the Blair Witch franchise.

The new film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on Sep 24, 2027. The announcement was accompanied by an atmospheric promotional image that echoed the eerie style and tone that made the original film famous.

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Dylan Clark Will Be The Director Alongside Returning Cast and Producers

The currently untitled project will be directed by Dylan Clark, who is also overseeing revisions to the screenplay originally written by Chris Thomas Devlin.

The film is part of a broader partnership between Lionsgate and Blumhouse aimed at reimagining some of Lionsgate’s most iconic horror properties.

Several key figures from the original Blair Witch Project are returning in producer roles. Original cast members Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams will serve as executive producers alongside original filmmakers Eduardo Sánchez, Daniel Myrick, and Gregg Hale.

Further details about the story and cast have not yet been revealed.

Blair Witch Project as a Horror Landmark and Cult Classic

The Blair Witch Project became a landmark moment in horror cinema after premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in 1999.

Produced on a modest budget before marketing expenses, the found-footage thriller went on to become a global sensation, earning hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide and cementing its place as one of the most profitable films ever made.