Evil Dead Wrath

Evil Dead Wrath
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Directed byFrancis Galluppi
Written byFrancis Galluppi
Based on
The Evil Dead
by Sam Raimi
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Release date
  • April 7, 2028 (2028-04-07)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Evil Dead Wrath is an upcoming American supernatural horror film written and directed by Francis Galluppi, and produced by Rob Tapert and series creator Sam Raimi. It is the seventh installment in the Evil Dead film series, and a prequel to The Evil Dead (1981), taking place in 1972. The film stars Charlotte Hope, Jessica McNamee, Zach Gilford, Josh Helman, Ella Newton, Ella Oliphant, and Elizabeth Cullen.

Evil Dead Wrath is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on April 7, 2028, with Sony Pictures Releasing International handling international distribution.

Cast

Production

Development

In April 2024, it was announced that a new film in the Evil Dead franchise was in development. Francis Galluppi signed on to direct and write the screenplay. Series creator and producer Sam Raimi hired Galluppi after being impressed by the latter's directorial debut The Last Stop in Yuma County (2023). Raimi and Rob Tapert serve as producers through their Ghost House Pictures banner, with Bruce Campbell, Lee Cronin, Romel Adam, and Jose Cañas serving as executive producers.

By January 2026, Charlotte Hope, Jessica McNamee, Zach Gilford, Josh Helman, Ella Newton, Ella Oliphant, and Elizabeth Cullen had joined the cast, with the film being co-financed by New Line Cinema and Sony Pictures.

Filming

A January 2026 production listing stated that filming would begin in Auckland, New Zealand, in February. On February 21, 2026, the title Evil Dead Wrath was officially announced and production was announced to be underway. Filming then wrapped on May 30.

Release

Evil Dead Wrath is scheduled for a theatrical release in the United States by New Line Cinema on April 7, 2028, via Warner Bros. Pictures, while Sony Pictures Releasing International handles all international territories, excluding the United Kingdom and France, where distribution will be handled by StudioCanal UK and Metropolitan Filmexport, respectively.

Notes

  1. ↑ Excluding the United Kingdom and France, where distribution is handled respectively by StudioCanal UK and Metropolitan Filmexport.

References

  1. ↑ Garner, Glenn (June 17, 2026). "'Evil Dead Wrath' Producer Reveals Movie Is A Prequel: 'Yet Another Great Departure'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
  2. ↑ Grobar, Matt (April 26, 2024). "Francis Galluppi Tapped To Write & Direct New 'Evil Dead' Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  3. ↑ Riley, Jenelle (May 9, 2024). "Why 'The Last Stop in Yuma County' Filmmaker Francis Galluppi is Perfect for 'Evil Dead': 'I Have Three Necronomicons On My Desk'". Variety. Archived from the original on August 19, 2025. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 Grobar, Matt (January 21, 2026). "Charlotte Hope, Jessica McNamee, Zach Gilford & Four Others Set For Next 'Evil Dead' Movie From Filmmaker Francis Galluppi". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 3, 2026. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Production Slate: January 2026 Update". The Screen Guild. January 29, 2026. Archived from the original on February 25, 2026. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  6. ↑ @warnerbros (February 21, 2026). "Evil Dead Wrath has begun its bloody production. 🩸 @EvilDead" (Tweet). Retrieved February 21, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  7. ↑ Squires, John (February 21, 2026). "'Evil Dead Wrath' – Next 'Evil Dead' Movie Has Entered Production!". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on March 5, 2026. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
  8. ↑ Squires, John (May 30, 2026). "'Evil Dead Wrath' Has Wrapped Production; Releasing in 2028". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  9. ↑ Rubin, Rebecca (April 14, 2026). "'Ocean's' Prequel Sets 2027 Release as 'Weapons' Spinoff 'Gladys,' 'Final Destination 7' and More Added to Warner Bros. Calendar in 2028". Variety. Retrieved April 15, 2026.