Terrifying Twists Ahead: Halloween Franchise Sparks Major Bidding War for TV & Movie Adaptations!

Summary

The rights to the Halloween franchise are up for sale, sparking a competitive bidding war among studios and streaming platforms.

The slasher franchise boasts a rich and extensive legacy, spanning numerous sequels and reboots throughout the years, culminating in a recent trilogy that wrapped up in 2022.

Presently, Miramax is actively seeking potential buyers for the Halloween franchise, offering the exciting prospect of transforming it into either a gripping cinematic experience or an engaging television series.

The Halloween franchise rights are reportedly up for sale again. This slasher franchise has multiple storylines, starting with the iconic killer, Michael Myers, introduced in John Carpenter's 1978 original. Over the years, there have been seven sequels within different continuities, leading up to Halloween: Resurrection in 2002. Then, Rob Zombie's remake and its sequel were released in 2007. Recently, director and co-writer David Gordon Green partnered with Blumhouse to create a trilogy of movies from 2018 to 2022, seemingly concluding the storyline involving Myers and Laurie Strode (played by Jamie Lee Curtis).

According to Bloody Disgusting, the rights to the Halloween franchise are now on the market again. Miramax is actively seeking potential buyers, sparking a bidding war. They are considering both studios and streaming platforms, offering the possibility of adapting the franchise into either a movie or a television series.

What Could Be Next For the Halloween Franchise?

Although Halloween Ends in 2022 was marketed as the conclusion to the franchise, it is expected to only mark the end of the ongoing Laurie Strode narrative with Jamie Lee Curtis. On the other hand, the resilient Michael Myers, who seems impossible to kill, is not associated with any specific actor (although Nick Castle is most recognized for playing the role in the original film and the new trilogy). Throughout the years, over a dozen different actors have taken on the role of Myers, portraying him in different circumstances and age ranges.

Instead of reinventing Laurie Strode, it would be more convenient to recast Myers himself. If a streaming platform acquires the property, it is highly probable that it would be transformed into a show or miniseries, possibly a Halloween prequel focusing on a younger Myers. This trend is not surprising considering the growing popularity of slasher adaptations on television, such as Chucky on USA Network and Syfy, and the upcoming adaptation of Friday the 13th on Peacock. This opportunity would enable Halloween to join the esteemed 1980s slasher franchises that have made their mark on the small screen. Already, Friday the 13th has had a television adaptation with Friday the 13th: The Series, and A Nightmare on Elm Street had the anthology show Freddy's Nightmares hosted by Freddy Krueger. Taking Myers to the streaming world would also provide creators with the chance to explore new facets of the character and expand the franchise in a completely fresh direction.

Source: Bloody Disgusting