Evil Dead Burn
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| Directed by | Sébastien Vaniček |
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| Based on | Characters by Sam Raimi |
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| Cinematography | Philip Lozano |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Evil Dead Burn is an upcoming American supernatural horror film serving as the third standalone entry, after Evil Dead (2013) and Evil Dead Rise (2023), and the sixth installment in the Evil Dead film series. Directed and co-written by Sébastien Vaniček, and produced by Rob Tapert and series creator Sam Raimi, it stars Souheila Yacoub, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Tandi Wright and George Pullar.
Evil Dead Burn is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on July 24, 2026, by Warner Bros. Pictures in North American territories, and by Sony Pictures Releasing through Columbia Pictures internationally.
Cast
Production
In February 2024, it was announced that a spin-off film of Evil Dead Rise was in development.[1] Sébastien Vaniček signed on to direct from a screenplay he co-wrote with Florent Bernard.[2] Series creator Sam Raimi hired Vaniček after being impressed by the latter's directorial debut Infested (2023). Raimi and Rob Tapert served as producers through their Ghost House Pictures banner, as well as Bruce Campbell and Lee Cronin serving as executive producers.[3] In May 2025, Souheila Yacoub was announced as the lead, with the film being co-financed by New Line Cinema and Sony Pictures.[4] Later that month, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, and Tandi Wright were added to the cast.[5]
Filming
Principal photography began in New Zealand on July 22, 2025, with Philip Lozano serving as the cinematographer,[6][7] and concluded on October 17.[8][9]
Release
Evil Dead Burn is scheduled for a theatrical release in the United States on July 24, 2026. Warner Bros. Pictures is set to release the film domestically while Sony Pictures handles all international territories, excluding the United Kingdom and France, where distribution will be handled by StudioCanal UK and Metropolitan Filmexport, respectively.[4]
An advanced screening of the film was hosted on February 24, 2026.[10]
Future
In April 2024, it was announced that another Evil Dead film was in development with Ghost House Pictures producing. Francis Galluppi will serve as writer and director, as selected by Raimi.[11]
Notes
- ^ Excluding the United Kingdom and France, where distribution is handled respectively by StudioCanal UK and Metropolitan Filmexport.
References
- ^ Hamman, Cody (February 9, 2024). "Evil Dead: Sébastien Vaniček has creative control on the next film, will give it a French twist". JoBlo. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ Stenzel, Wesley (July 26, 2024). "Bruce Campbell thinks Die Hard got the premise all wrong: 'The guy in the air vent shouldn't be Bruce Willis'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 6, 2024). "Sébastien Vaniček Tapped To Helm 'Evil Dead' Spin-Off As He Signs With CAA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony; Grobar, Matt (May 8, 2025). "New Line & Sony Set 'Evil Dead' Sequel With Souheila Yacoub; Lands Summer 2026 Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 22, 2025). "Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan & Tandi Wright Join New 'Evil Dead' Film". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 25, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ Travis, Ben (July 22, 2025). "Evil Dead Burn has started shooting – from the director of a recent horror cult favourite". Empire. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ "DAY 1 #EVILDEADBURN". Instagram. July 22, 2025. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ "THAT'S A WRAP. #EVILDEADBURN". Instagram. October 17, 2025. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
- ^ King, Jordan (October 17, 2025). "Evil Dead Burn Wraps Shooting Ahead Of Summer 2026 Release". Empire. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Advance screening of Evil Dead Burn". 1iota. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 26, 2024). "Francis Galluppi Tapped To Write & Direct New 'Evil Dead' Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 13, 2026.