Ari Aster Writes Prequel to 'Hereditary' but Says It's Not the Right Time
Originally published Jun 8, 2026
By Jack Dunn · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 3, 2026
Key points
- Ari Aster wrote a prequel to 'Hereditary' but has no current plans to produce it.
- He stated that it has not felt like the right time to move forward with the project.
- The prequel is part of his creative vision for the 'Hereditary' universe.
Ari Aster revealed during a Q&A following a screening of 'Hereditary' that he has written a prequel to the 2018 horror film. However, he stated that he does not have any current plans to produce it. Aster mentioned that he feels it has not yet been the right time to move forward with the project. The prequel is part of his creative vision for the 'Hereditary' universe, but its development remains on hold for now. Aster's comments highlight his careful approach to expanding the story and ensuring the right timing for any future projects.
Read the original story: Variety — by Jack Dunn