Halloween Franchise Lands Huge TV Show Deal, Setting the Stage for an Epic Cinematic Universe

Summary

The Halloween franchise's television rights have been acquired by Miramax.s.

This deal has the potential to pave the way for the creation of a television program and other exciting international shows. Additionally, Miramax has shown interest in establishing a cinematic universe centered around the Halloween show.

Miramax has acquired the television rights to the Halloween franchise from Trancas International Films and plans to develop and co-produce a Halloween television show. They also have a first-look agreement for other international shows. Miramax is contemplating the idea of creating a cinematic universe around the show, although it remains uncertain if it will be connected to David Gordon Green's Halloween trilogy, which was previously made in collaboration with Universal, Trancas, and Blumhouse.

Where the Halloween Franchise Could Go From Here

The Halloween franchise's future may face complications due to its ending in Halloween Ends. Both Michael Myers and a potential new killer, Corey Cunningham, meet their demise by the end of the film. In fact, an impactful scene shows Laurie Strode disposing of Michael's body in an industrial shredder, suggesting that this movie serves as the ultimate conclusion to the enduring battle between the iconic killer and the final girl.

The Halloween movies have previously extended their storylines beyond seemingly conclusive endings. Take, for example, Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later. In this film, Laurie beheads Michael, but in the sequel Halloween: Resurrection, it is revealed that she actually beheaded an innocent paramedic wearing Michael's mask. While it may seem unlikely for Laurie Strode to return, considering Jamie Lee Curtis has stated she is done with the franchise, the TV show could potentially offer a similar explanation for Michael's return.

However, for Halloween to establish itself as a connected cinematic universe with the TV show, it is likely that the story will need to be rebooted in some way. Starting fresh with a younger Michael Myers would provide more opportunities for a continuing narrative set in the present day. It remains uncertain how Miramax will proceed, especially since the previous attempt to reboot the franchise with Rob Zombie's 2007 film Halloween resulted in only one sequel before returning to the original continuity.

Source: Deadline