The Ultimate Halloween Franchise Update Revealed by Legendary Director John Carpenter

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Halloween Ends.

Summary

John Carpenter, the renowned director behind the iconic Halloween, hints that viewers haven't witnessed the final chapter of Michael Myers. Throughout David Gordon Green's revitalization series, Carpenter acted as an executive producer and meticulously brought Michael Myers' story to a definitive close in Halloween Ends.

A complete reboot of the franchise is the most ideal direction to take, presenting a fresh perspective on Myers and potentially replacing Laurie Strode with a new main character.

Renowned Halloween director John Carpenter discusses the future of the franchise following David Gordon Green's recent trilogy reboot. Halloween, released in 1978, introduced audiences to the iconic character Michael Myers, who has since become a beloved figure in the horror genre. After a series of sequels and reboots of varying quality, the franchise was once again rebooted in 2018, with Green's interpretation concluding with the polarizing Halloween Ends in 2022.

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In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Carpenter hints that the Halloween franchise may not remain inactive for too long, following the seemingly final conclusion of Michael Myers' story in Halloween Ends. Although Carpenter doesn't provide any specifics about what to expect, the renowned filmmaker is confident that audiences haven't seen the last of the infamous slasher antagonist. Read Carpenter's complete statement below.

Where Does The Halloween Franchise Go From Here?

"You don't believe it yet, do you? There are numerous methods to revive Michael Myers. There are various ways to narrate that specific story. Only time will reveal what happens next."

Promoted as the ultimate conclusion to the saga, Halloween Ends effectively wraps up the intertwined tale of Laurie Strode (portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis) and Myers. The film reaches its definitive climax as Myers meets his demise, gruesomely pulled into a mulching machine. With Strode's narrative now concluded and Myers permanently eliminated, a hard reboot appears to be the most fitting choice for a future installment.

This reboot would feature Myers returning to terrorize more victims, but not necessarily Laurie Strode. While it's an option for a new Halloween movie to introduce a younger Laurie, it might be better for the franchise to retire the character with Curtis and introduce a completely new protagonist. Laurie may not hold the same significance to younger audiences who will experience the franchise for the first time with the upcoming installment.

It is also uncertain how involved Carpenter will be in a new Halloween movie. He directed only the first film and produced several early sequels, returning as an executive producer for Green's trilogy. The form of a new Halloween iteration is yet to be seen, but the success of the latest reboot trilogy in the box office suggests that Myers remains an enthralling slasher villain for audiences.

Source: ComicBook.com