Evil Dead Burn Unleashes Souheila Yacoub as Lead, Release Date Announced for 2026

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Fans of the Evil Dead series are thrilled! New Line and Sony have officially announced that a new Evil Dead movie will hit theaters on July 24, 2026. This upcoming film will feature Souheila Yacoub, who played a key role in Dune: Part Two, as its main character. It’s been two years since the release of Evil Dead Rise in 2023, which was a massive success at the box office with earnings of $147 million. The last movie in the franchise came out ten years ago, so it’s great to know that Campbell and Raimi are keeping their word about releasing new films more frequently.

Today, Deadline and Sony officially announced the new launch date for the upcoming “Evil Dead” movie, with Sébastien Vaniček set to direct. Fans might remember that his horror debut film, “Infested,” was a huge success among viewers (including Stephen King) when it premiered on Shudder last year, making him well-suited for this “Evil Dead” project. The director has yet to disclose specifics about the title, but he revealed in December that it will be called “Evil Dead Burn.” However, plot details are being closely guarded at the moment.

From previous remarks made by Vaniček, we can gather some insights about the upcoming “Evil Dead Burn” in 2026. When he was appointed to direct the project, he expressed his intention to create a gritty film that would be intense and challenging to watch. In an interview with The Hollywood News, he mentioned having full creative control over the Evil Dead movie he wanted to make. If it’s anything like his previous work “Infested,” we can expect a blood-soaked spectacle for fans of horror films.

I got an email inquiring about my thoughts on crafting material for Evil Dead, specifically asking me to imagine my own version of Evil Dead. I appreciated this question because it granted complete creative control, allowing me to develop my characters and story. Initially, it was just a proposal, but I expressed that if given the chance, my Evil Dead would be as I described, and they found this idea appealing. This is how our collaboration commenced.

There’s Even More ‘Evil Dead’ to Come

Excitingly enough, not only do we have “Evil Dead Burns” to anticipate, but there’s another film in development by New Line and Sony! This upcoming masterpiece will be penned and directed by Francis Galluppi, who, as a devoted admirer of the franchise, promises an enthralling continuation. Although specifics about the movie’s storyline remain veiled, I can hardly wait to see what Galluppi has in store for us die-hard fans!

To be completely honest, my admiration for the Evil Dead series knows no bounds. I hold it dear, and I genuinely feel passionate about this film franchise. In truth, it was a significant inspiration in my desire to create films myself. It’s not merely an empty statement.

For those unfamiliar with Galluppi’s work, I recommend watching the current neo-Western crime thriller “The Last Stop in Yuma County” on Paramount+ with Showtime. This excellent film is now streaming. We will keep you updated about his upcoming “Evil Dead” movie and “Evil Dead Burns” as more details emerge.

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2025-05-08 20:31