Horror fans, grab your boomsticks and buckle up: the Evil Dead franchise is roaring back with Evil Dead Burn, set to splatter across theaters on July 24, 2026. Directed by Sébastien Vaniček, the guy behind the creepy-crawly Infested, this sixth big-screen installment is shaping up to be a gory, gut-punching addition to Sam Raimi’s iconic series. Here’s the lowdown on what’s coming, and why we’re already hyped.
A Fresh Face Takes on the Deadites
The Evil Dead series has a knack for handing the keys to bold new directors, and Vaniček is the latest to step up. After his French horror hit Infested turned heads, he’s ready to dive into the Evil Dead sandbox, co-writing the script with his Infested buddy Florent Bernard. Vaniček’s promising a movie that’s “nasty” and hits hard, something that’ll leave you rattled but weirdly satisfied. With Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert’s Ghost House Pictures, plus New Line Cinema and Sony Pictures in the mix, Evil Dead Burn has the backing to go big.
Souheila Yacoub Is Ready to Fight
Leading the charge is Souheila Yacoub, who you might recognize from Dune: Part Two. We don’t know much about her character yet, but she’s stepping into the Evil Dead tradition of everyday folks facing off against unholy terrors. Yacoub’s got the chops to carry a horror flick, and fans are already buzzing about how she’ll handle the Deadite chaos. No word on the rest of the cast, but expect a scrappy crew to join her in the blood-soaked fray.
What’s the Deal with Evil Dead Burn?
Plot details are locked up tighter than the Necronomicon, but Vaniček’s dropped some hints to get us excited. This isn’t a sequel to Evil Dead Rise or a return to Ash Williams’ story—it’s a standalone tale, focusing on the cursed book that kicks off all the Deadite mayhem. Picture regular people, no superpowers or survival skills, thrown into a nightmare where they’ve got to fight to stay alive. That’s classic Evil Dead, and Vaniček’s leaning into it with a vibe that might have a touch of French horror flair.
The franchise has always kept things fresh, from the scrappy 1981 original to the wild humor of Evil Dead II, the time-travel antics of Army of Darkness, the brutal 2013 remake, and the city-set scares of Evil Dead Rise, which pulled in $147 million globally. Evil Dead Burn looks like it’ll keep that tradition alive, mixing relentless horror with the series’ twisted sense of fun.
A Summer Horror Party
Mark your calendars for July 24, 2026—Evil Dead Burn is dropping right in the middle of summer, perfect for a late-night theater trip with friends. Warner Bros., New Line Cinema, and Sony Pictures are all in, which tells us they’re betting on Vaniček to deliver something special. Fans on social media are already losing it, tossing around theories about what Vaniček’s Deadites will look like and how much blood we’re in for.
The Evil Dead Train Keeps Rolling
Evil Dead Burn is just one piece of a bigger Evil Dead comeback. After Evil Dead Rise crushed it, Raimi, Tapert, and franchise legend Bruce Campbell (who’s exec-producing) are planning new movies every couple of years—no more waiting a decade between films. There’s even another spin-off in the works from Francis Galluppi, the director of The Last Stop in Yuma County, so the Evil Dead universe is only getting bigger.
With filming likely starting late 2024 or early 2025, Evil Dead Burn is gearing up to be a must-see for horror junkies. Vaniček’s talk of a movie that “hurts” has us bracing for something intense, maybe even a little soul-shaking. So, get ready for July 24, 2026, because Evil Dead Burn is coming to light up theaters with Deadite mayhem. Hail to the king, baby.
Source: Variety
