Happy Death Day 3 Gets Massive Update

Happy Death Day 3 Gets Massive Update

Key Takeaways

  • Christopher Landon finished a treatment for Happy Death Day 3, but it’s uncertain if it will become a full script.
  • The third installment may be “bigger” than the first two films and set on a different day.
  • Despite financial success, Happy Death Day 2U did not fare as well as the original but made a profit for Blumhouse.

As a die-hard fan of the “Happy Death Day” franchise, I couldn’t help but jump for joy when I heard the news about Christopher Landon working on a treatment for Happy Death Day 3! Having binge-watched these movies countless times during sleepovers with friends and scaring myself silly, the thought of another installment in this fun and unique horror series is music to my ears.


As Halloween approaches, the director behind one of the less recognized yet popular slasher horror series has unveiled a significant update for his beloved “Happy Death Day” franchise. Following the success of the initial two films, creator Christopher Landon shared insights about the upcoming sequel. However, there’s a twist in this good news – Landon also mentioned a condition attached to it.

2019 saw the release of “Happy Death Day 2U”, but with no signs pointing towards another installment in the slasher horror series. Initially, it seemed like “Happy Death Day 3” might never materialize, but it appears that the creator, Landon, has been making efforts to bring it to life. However, what he discussed suggests there’s something brewing, though its journey may be long and uncertain, and the final destination might not even be this new movie.

Happy Death Day 3 Update Should Get People Excited

Happy Death Day 3 Gets Massive Update
Happy Death Day 3 Gets Massive Update
Happy Death Day 3 Gets Massive Update
Happy Death Day 3 Gets Massive Update
Happy Death Day 3 Gets Massive Update

At the New York City Comic Con, Landon revealed to ComicBook that he has completed a treatment for “Happy Death Day 3”. The question remains whether this treatment will develop into a complete script and if the movie will be given the go-ahead. Although there’s no certainty the film will be produced, Landon is planning something “larger” for the third installment that would set it apart from the first two movies in the series.

To put it simply, I’ve developed a treatment for a film, but I haven’t written the script yet. I only write scripts when a project is guaranteed to move forward. Here’s an exciting detail: This movie is larger in scope compared to its predecessors, and it won’t be set on the same day as the first two films. That’s about as much as I can reveal without giving too much away.

In essence, Landon pointed out that after the initial two Death Days were coincidentally scheduled on the same day and featured a time loop where actress Jessica Rothe found herself in a perilous battle against multiple masked killers, the core concept seems to remain consistent.

Although the follow-up to the initial Blumhouse blockbuster didn’t garner the same level of popularity as Happy Death Day, it nevertheless brought in a substantial profit when considering its low budget and entertaining college campus murder narrative. Originally, Happy Death Day raked in $125 million globally on a budget of just $4.8 million. The sequel significantly increased its budget to nearly $9 million, yet fell short in box office earnings, almost halving the original’s revenue. Nevertheless, Blumhouse reaped profits exceeding $50 million from this production, which is impressive for a company renowned for producing high-quality horror films that don’t fit into the typical “blockbuster” mold.

Of course, a profit of more than $50 million for Blumhouse is nothing to sneeze at as the production company specializes in high-quality horror movies that don’t fit into the “blockbuster” category.

As Landon awaits Blumhouse’s decision on “Happy Death Day 3”, he eagerly anticipates his next film, titled “Drop“, which is set to premiere in theaters next spring. The movie revolves around a woman who finds herself in peril when her phone starts receiving ominous AirDrops that escalate from threatening to terrifying on a blind date. This chilling tale will be released in April 2025.

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2024-10-27 19:03