Freddy the 13th Animated Horror Comedy Gets 2028 Release Date From Paramount With New Details
Paramount Animation officially announced that Freddy the 13th will be released in theatres on October 13, 2028, so if you are a fan of family-friendly horror-comedy, you will get a chance to have a spooky adventure with a touch of humour. Freddy the 13th Animated Horror Comedy. This project is based on the original comic series by Yehudi Mercado, which takes the story in a whole new supernatural direction, rather than tying into Friday the 13th or A Nightmare on Elm Street. The announcement not only gives audiences their first confirmed release date, but also provides further details on the creative team behind the film.
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Paramount is betting on the growing popularity of horror-themed family entertainment to create an opportunity for a PG-rated animated feature that appeals to younger viewers and long-time genre fans alike. The studio first showed the project at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, calling it a movie with wholesome PG-rated scares and laughs. The project is being directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who helmed Prey and the recent Predator movies, with comic creator Yehudi Mercado, and Trachtenberg and Ben Rosenblatt are also producing.
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The title may have you thinking this film has something to do with Jason Voorhees or Freddy Krueger but it doesn’t. The story is about how his family copes with Uncle Freddy accidentally killing the Boogeyman on his family vacation. Instead of running from the nightmare Freddy gains the monster’s supernatural powers and must protect his family while he learns to break the terrifying curse. The premise blends comedy, fantasy and horror elements into an animated adventure intended for a general audience rather than traditional slasher fans.
Why Did Paramount Pick That Date?
The release date is more than a date on a calendar. Friday, October 13, 2028 is the ideal date for a horror-tinged comedy just ahead of the Halloween season. October is when studios often schedule scary family films because people are looking for seasonal entertainment. The move also provides Paramount Animation with a solid theatrical window ahead of the start of the holiday movie season.
Where Does This Movie Stand in the Future Plans of Paramount Animation?
Freddy the 13th is part of Paramount Animation’s larger plan to diversify away from existing franchises and still deliver family-friendly theatrical fare. Under animation head Jennifer Dodge, the studio has announced a number of original and adapted animated projects alongside major brands. Mixing Trachtenberg’s horror background with Mercado’s comic sensibilities could give Paramount a new franchise that stands apart from the usual animated fare.
Sources
- TheWrap — Confirmed October 13, 2028 theatrical release date, directing team, producers and official story details.
- Animation World Network – Reported on the Annecy announcement made by Paramount Animation and outlined the studio’s vision for PG-rated horror comedy.
- Cartoon Brew – also gave more info on the plot of the film, Paramount Animation’s strategy and Dan Trachtenberg’s involvement.
- The New Indian Express / Cinema Express — Has confirmed the adaptation of Yehudi Mercado’s comic and summarised the central storyline of the movie.
