Sony Animation & Amazon MGM Studios Announce ‘The Haunting Of Hotel Transylvania’ Release Date
The beloved ‘Hotel Transylvania’ franchise is set to return to theaters with an exciting new adventure. Sony Pictures Animation and Amazon MGM Studios have confirmed that the fifth installment, ‘The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania’, will hit the big screen on October 8, 2027.
This announcement, as reported by Deadline, signifies a significant comeback for the series, especially after the previous film bypassed theaters. ‘Hotel Transylvania: Transformania’ was released exclusively on Prime Video in 2022, following a deal between Sony and Amazon during the COVID-19 pandemic, which heavily impacted movie theaters. This agreement allowed Amazon MGM Studios to co-produce the next installment.
Now, the franchise is making its way back to theaters, with Sony Pictures overseeing the North American release and select international markets. Amazon MGM Studios will manage distribution in several key countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Italy, Australia, Brazil, and New Zealand.
The ‘Hotel Transylvania’ films have emerged as one of Sony Animation’s most successful franchises, grossing over $1.38 billion worldwide across four films. The series follows Dracula, his daughter Mavis, and a cast of famous monsters who reside at the Hotel Transylvania, a hidden resort where creatures can escape from the human world.
The upcoming movie will continue the adventures of the monster family while introducing a new mystery. In ‘The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania’, Dracula has retired from managing the hotel, leaving Mavis in charge. However, strange occurrences begin to unfold throughout the hotel, prompting the Drac Pack to investigate a mysterious haunting.
Jennifer Kluska and Alan Hawkins will direct the film, with Lawrence Jonas producing. Franchise veterans Genndy Tartakovsky and Michelle Murdocca will return as executive producers.
Sony Pictures Animation presidents Kristine Belson and Damien de Froberville expressed their excitement about bringing the characters back to theaters and continuing the franchise’s legacy.
“From the beginning, ‘Hotel Transylvania’ has invited audiences into a world where monsters feel like family,” Belson and de Froberville said. “With this next installment, we’re honoring that legacy of heart and humor while delivering the unexpected surprises audiences love. We’re delighted to partner with Amazon MGM Studios to bring the Drac Pack back to theatres for families around the world.”
Courtenay Valenti, Head of Film at Amazon MGM Studios, also shared enthusiasm about continuing the partnership with Sony.
“’Hotel Transylvania’ is one of those rare franchises that has become a beloved tradition for families around the world — a film series that has always balanced irreverent humor with genuine heart,” Valenti said. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Sony Pictures Animation to bring the Drac Pack back to the big screen and continue this legacy of inventive, character-driven storytelling that audiences have embraced for over a decade.”
The original ‘Hotel Transylvania’ debuted in theaters in 2012, earning $355 million worldwide. Its sequel, ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’, followed with $475 million, while ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ became the highest-grossing film in the series with $530 million worldwide.
Although ‘Hotel Transylvania: Transformania’ transitioned to streaming, the franchise’s success has kept fans engaged. With the fifth film bringing Dracula and his monster friends back to theaters, Sony and Amazon are optimistic about creating another family-friendly hit on the big screen.
‘The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania’ is set to open on October 8, 2027, continuing one of animation’s most successful monster comedies.
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