Freddy the 13th Animated Movie in Development at Paramount
Originally published Jun 22, 2026
By Rebecca Rubin · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 22, 2026
Key points
- Paramount is developing an animated film titled 'Freddy the 13th' based on a graphic horror novel.
- The film will be directed by Dan Trachtenberg, known for 'Predator: Badlands.'
- Despite the horror-themed title, the movie is described as 'wholesome' and 'PG-rated.'
- The story centers on Freddy Vanwinkle, a 13th-born son who continually fails at everything he does.
- The film is expected to focus on humor rather than horror, targeting a family audience.
Paramount is developing an animated film titled 'Freddy the 13th,' based on a graphic horror novel about Freddy Vanwinkle, a 13th-born son who consistently fails at everything he attempts. The project is being developed by Dan Trachtenberg, known for directing 'Predator: Badlands.' Despite the horror-sounding title, the studio has emphasized that the film will be a 'wholesome, PG-rated' movie. It is expected to focus on humor rather than horror, aiming to appeal to a broader family audience.
Read the original story: Variety — by Rebecca Rubin