Prepare for a spine-chilling ride as ‘Final Destination’ returns with ‘Bloodlines’—a fresh twist awaits!
Key takeaways:
- “Final Destination: Bloodlines” marks the franchise’s sixth installment, promising a fresh approach.
- New writers and directors aim to evolve the series with a focus on first responders and a deviation from the formula.
- Tony Todd returns, filming begins March 4, 2024, with a 2025 release planned, coinciding with the franchise’s 25th anniversary.
The “Final Destination” franchise is returning with its sixth installment, “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” evolving the series with a “re-imagining” of the original concept.
“Final Destination 6” started with writers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan crafting a script promising a fresh take on the franchise. Producer Craig Perry revealed the film would explore the lives of first responders, maintaining the series’ essence.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing a temporary halt, series creator Jeffrey Reddick confirmed plans for a sixth film were in motion before the crisis. Lori Evans Taylor joined as the new writer, with HBO Max handling distribution and Jon Watts producing. Taylor, with Guy Busick, penned a screenplay deviating from the franchise’s formula.
Directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, chosen from over 200 candidates, impressed with a staged freak accident during their pitch—a nod to the series’ signature death scenes.
Tony Todd returns as William Bludworth, with the film delving into his backstory.
Filming for “Final Destination: Bloodlines” began in Vancouver on March 4, 2024, expected to end on May 13, 2024. The release is slated for 2025, coinciding with the franchise’s 25th anniversary.
The “Final Destination” series has consistently performed for New Line Cinema, grossing over $650 million worldwide. The original, released in 2000, won the Saturn Award for Best Horror Film. With “Final Destination 6,” the franchise aims to continue thrilling audiences with its suspenseful, supernatural elements.
