Final Destination Sequel Confirmed: Bloodlines Writer Returns for Next Installment
New Line Cinema is doubling down on death with an exciting announcement for horror fans. Following the massive success of Final Destination: Bloodlines, the studio has tapped co-writer Lori Evans Taylor to pen the next chapter in the beloved franchise.
Record-Breaking Success Drives Sequel Decision
The decision comes on the heels of Bloodlines’ remarkable performance, which generated:
- $286 million worldwide box office
- $138.1 million domestic earnings
- Highest-grossing installment in the franchise’s history
Creative Team and Production Details
The project reunites several key players from Bloodlines:
- Lori Evans Taylor returning as writer
- Craig Perry and Sheila Hanahan Taylor as producers
- Jon Watts and Dianne McGunigle continuing as producers
- Warren Zide serving as executive producer
Franchise Legacy
The Final Destination franchise has established itself as one of New Line’s most successful properties:
- Total worldwide earnings: $983 million
- Third-biggest horror franchise for New Line
- Consistent audience appeal since early 2000s
About Lori Evans Taylor
Taylor brings impressive horror credentials to the project, including:
- The Edge of Normal adaptation
- Cellar Door
- Bed Rest (directorial debut)
- I Am Still Alive adaptation for Universal