With the massive success of Halloween Ends , Scream VI , and especially Five Nights at Freddy's (a film about a killer animatronic—a cousin to the slasher genre), studios began re-evaluating dormant IPs.
The rights to A Nightmare on Elm Street reverted to Wes Craven’s estate in 2019. They have been reportedly "scouting pitches" for a new Freddy project, but they seem more interested in a solo reboot than another crossover. freddy vs jason 2 upd
Jason growls. He pulls the machete free from his own hand. The blade is cracked but sharp. With the massive success of Halloween Ends ,
Several major hurdles have kept the blades and machetes apart: Jason growls
Newcomer and veteran actors were considered for the lead role, including Emma Bell, Danielle Harris, and Amanda Righetti. However, no official casting announcements were made.
A flickering TV appears in the corner. On screen: a pretty young woman with a microphone stands outside a shuttered asylum.
Because David Zaslav (CEO of WBD) is desperate for established IP. He greenlit The Batman Part II , another The Conjuring , and is looking for horror franchises with built-in global recognition. A film titled Freddy vs. Jason 2 is a $500 million global lock, even if it is terrible.