Final Destination: Bloodlines Set to Revive Horror Franchise After 14 Years

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Final Destination franchise is returning with a new film titled Final Destination: Bloodlines, hitting theaters and IMAX on May 16, 2025. This marks the franchise’s first entry in 14 years, reigniting interest in one of horror’s most iconic series.

The sixth installment promises a blend of classic elements, such as death’s inevitable design and elaborate fatal accidents, with a fresh narrative that explores the impact of fate across generations. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, the film aims to deepen the storytelling while honoring the original series.

One of the film’s standout features is a world record-breaking stunt involving 71-year-old stuntwoman Yvette Ferguson, who performed a full-body burn for a pivotal scene. This scene, set in the 1960s at the fictional Skyview Tower, serves as the backdrop for one of the series’ most ambitious premonition sequences.

The story follows college student Stefani Lewis, played by Kaitlyn Santa Juana, who grapples with unsettling visions of a disaster that occurred long before her time. As she returns to her hometown, she discovers her family narrowly escaped death in the past, and now, fate is ready to claim them.

Unlike previous installments that concentrated on individual accidents, Bloodlines expands the narrative to examine death’s design across multiple generations. This thematic expansion hints at a possible reshaping of the franchise’s rules regarding fate and mortality, sparking excitement among fans.

Producers Craig Perry and Sheila Hanahan Taylor promise that this film will delve into the cosmic principles of death, potentially revealing deeper connections to the curse that plagues survivors. The film was specifically shot with IMAX in mind to enhance its visual impact, as part of Warner Bros. Studio’s strategy to boost theatrical horror releases.

The official trailer, released in March 2025, amassed 178 million views within 24 hours, becoming one of the most-watched horror trailers ever, second only to It Chapter Two. The enthusiastic response indicates that audiences are eager for the franchise’s return.

Bloodlines is described as a ‘spiritual reboot,’ weaving in references for longtime fans while attracting new viewers with fresh characters and storylines. Fans are already buzzing with anticipation, eager to see how the film reinvents its famous survival horror themes.

This installment’s distinctive approach includes a blend of nostalgia and innovative storytelling, creating new stakes for the characters while maintaining the franchise’s hallmark elements of supernatural death and survival.

As anticipation builds for Final Destination: Bloodlines, it remains to be seen if this revival can capture the box office success of earlier films while re-engaging a modern audience.