EVIL DEAD RISE Director Lee Cronin Set to Helm New Horror Film for Blumhouse and Atomic Monster
Lee Cronin, the director behind Evil Dead Rise, is set to direct and write a new horror movie that’s set up at Atomic Monster, Blumhouse and New Line.
The movie has the greenlight, and this is the first collaboration between the recently combined production companies. James Wan and Jason Blum will produce the film.
There are no plot details to share, but the movie will be released on April 17, 2026. The filmmakers also teased what’s coming.
Cronin said in a statement: “I am super excited to be gathering up my gang of oddballs from Doppelgängers to join forces with the overlords of horror at Blumhouse and Atomic Monster.
“Collaborating with Jason, James and the wonderful teams from these two storied and massively successful organizations is what perfect nightmares are made of. Getting to return to New Line Cinema and my wonderful partners over there is the cherry on top.
“I’ve got something wickedly entertaining and terrifying hidden up my sleeve, and I can’t wait to bring it screaming to the big screen on April 17th, 2026.”
Wan said: “Lee is a gifted filmmaker in the world of horror whose storytelling has electrified audiences. We’re excited to collaborate with him on this project, and to bring viewers on a wildly entertaining ride.”
Blum added: “Lee’s work is always fresh and surprising and he has an intriguing, modern take on something quite ancient that I think audiences will love.
“This also marks an exciting series of firsts for us: Atomic Monster and Blumhouse’s first time working with Lee and our first joint project for Warner Bros. We can’t wait to get started.”
I will point out that last year Cronin said his next film would be Thaw. I have no idea if this is the same project, but we do have some details on that one,
The movie is set years after "the polar ice caps have melted and sea levels have risen, and the story “centers on a group of survivors at sea searching for a new home. Their prayers are answered with the discovery of an inhabitable town, that is, until they encounter a new nightmare living just below the water’s surface.”
I’m very curious about this movie, and I’m interested in learning more. We’ll keep you updated as information becomes available.
Source: Deadline