Producer’s Scrapped Idea for Happy Death Day 3 Will Give You Major FOMO!

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If you share my enthusiasm for the long-anticipated third installment of Happy Death Day, I’m afraid we’ve been left in suspense, as there hasn’t been any recent news on the project. Fans are growing curious if the story of Tree Gelbman might be perpetually trapped in a development time loop, with no sign of appearing in the upcoming horror movie lineup. Writer-director Christopher Landon hinted that the trilogy might not come to its conclusion as planned, and to add to the disappointment, he recently disclosed that they came very close to producing an interesting take on the sequel that I can’t help but feel a pang of regret missing out on.

According to an interview with SFX Magazine, Landon expressed his readiness to start work on the third movie several years back, but he never received formal approval to do so. In his own words, here’s what happened:

– He was eager to launch the third film, expressing this desire years ago.
– However, he didn’t receive the necessary go-ahead or green light.
– Essentially, despite his enthusiasm, the project remained unstarted due to a lack of official approval.

I didn’t compose the script as I prefer not to make plans based on assumptions or act prematurely. However, I was prepared to begin writing it, but something felt unusual about it instead.

As a movie enthusiast, I must share an interesting tidbit about the production of “Happy Death Day 3“. Initially, it was contemplated that this horror-comedy sequel would transform into a restricted event series, exclusively available on Peacock. This intriguing concept was under consideration by Universal and Blumhouse, as discussed by director Christopher Landon himself.

Initially, there were multiple instances of indecision about whether we’d move forward with the project. At one point, they discussed the possibility of transforming it into a three-part event for the streaming platform Peacock, which seemed unusual to me. I responded, ‘As long as it gets done!’ But later, it was shelved and that was the end of any further updates – this happened several years ago.

Indeed, as you’ve understood correctly: instead of wrapping up the theatrical trilogy, discussions revolved around extending it into a three-part streaming series. As a fan, this news feels like discovering an alternate reality where you might have experienced a detailed, serialized portrayal of Tree’s next chaotic, time-bending nightmare.

For longtime enthusiasts, it’s the real sting – Landon’s announcement confirms suspicions held by many: despite the films earning profits (though the sequel fell short of expectations) and being cherished by fans, no one seems ready to proceed. The frustrating part? He’s just as perplexed as we are, admitting that he shares our confusion.

It’s been quite intriguing, given that both films turned out to be major financial hits. Yet, it seems many of us, including fans, are puzzled as to why we didn’t get the chance to produce a third installment. However, I don’t hold the power over the finances or make such decisions. That’s entirely in the hands of Blumhouse and Universal; whether they wish to proceed with it depends on their inclination or desire.

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The idea of a third “Happy Death Day” film wasn’t just casually mentioned – there was genuine progress, concepts (such as a possible collaboration with “Freaky”), and even preliminary discussions about turning it into a multi-part streaming series. However, after that, there was only silence. It feels odd, but in a way, it seems like we’ve missed out on something exciting, and I can’t help but be disappointed for us all.

Although Landon hasn’t completely ruled out future discussions, the passage of time since their last talks doesn’t instill much faith. However, there’s still a glimmer of optimism given Blumhouse’s track record for resurrecting popular franchises like Halloween and The Exorcist. At this point, we can just fantasize about what could have been if a streaming trilogy had materialized, and ponder whether Tree will ever have another chance to shatter the cycle.

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2025-03-30 02:07