Well, this is one way to make Friday the 13th even better!

Jason Voorhees is officially heading back to the big screen, and after nearly two decades without a new Friday the 13th theatrical release, I think it’s safe to say this announcement is long overdue.

But here’s the part that really has me excited. Steve Miner, who directed Friday the 13th Part 2 and Friday the 13th Part 3, is returning to direct the franchise’s 13th movie!

Yes, the 13th Friday the 13th movie. Somebody clearly understood the assignment.

Bringing Back a Familiar Face Behind the Camera

I’ve always loved the original Friday the 13th, but Parts 2 and 3 have remained two of my favorites in the franchise. So hearing that Miner is returning makes this announcement even better.

These were the movies that helped turn Jason Voorhees into the horror icon we know today.

Part 2 introduced Jason as the killer, complete with that unforgettable sack over his head. Part 3 gave us the hockey mask that would eventually become one of the most recognizable images in horror history.

And now the director who helped create that legacy gets to come back and play in Jason’s world again.

I’m definitely not complaining.

What We Know About the New Movie

The new film is being produced and financed by the Barsamian family through Horror, Inc., with CatchLight Studios serving as a production partner. David Fliegel has written the screenplay, and Cineverse has secured North American distribution rights.

The movie is targeting a theatrical release in 2027.

Another promising detail? The filmmakers are emphasizing practical effects and the kind of terrifying kills that made the original franchise so memorable.

Because, seriously, if you’re bringing Jason Voorhees back, you might as well give horror fans the full experience.

There’s no confirmed exact release date yet, and we’re still waiting for additional details about the story and cast.

Jason’s Return Couldn’t Have Better Timing

With Crystal Lake bringing the Voorhees family back into the spotlight on Peacock, the announcement of a new theatrical movie feels like another exciting chapter for the franchise.

And announcing it on Friday the 13th? Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

I’ve been a fan of these movies for years, and there’s something especially exciting about knowing that one of the directors responsible for my favorite installments is returning.

Of course, nostalgia alone doesn’t guarantee a great movie. I’m hoping Miner can capture some of that atmosphere and suspense that made those early films so entertaining while giving audiences something new.

But am I excited to see Jason back in theaters?

You bet I am.

Now somebody hand that man his machete. We’ve waited long enough.