Dan Trachtenberg's Freddy the 13th Animated Film Gets 2028 Release Date
Originally published Jul 10, 2026
By Glenn Garner · Deadline
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Key points
- Paramount Animation has set a release date of October 13, 2028, for Dan Trachtenberg's animated film based on Yehudi Mercado's 'Freddy the 13th.'
- The film was previously announced at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and is described as a family horror comedy.
- The project is directed by Dan Trachtenberg and co-directed by [name redacted].
Paramount Animation has announced a release date for Dan Trachtenberg's untitled animated film based on Yehudi Mercado's indie comic 'Freddy the 13th.' The project, previously unveiled at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, is set to debut on Friday, October 13, 2028. The film is described as a family horror comedy, blending the horror elements of the original comic with a lighthearted tone. Directed by Trachtenberg and co-directed by [name redacted], the release date marks a significant milestone for the project as it moves closer to production.
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