EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures Animation and Amazon MGM Studios are coming back together for a fifth Hotel Transylvania movie, The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania, set for theatrical release on October 8, 2027.
While Hotel Transylvania was born as a Sony property, when theaters were closed during Covid, the Culver City lot licensed the fourth movie, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, to Amazon to stream on Prime Video. As part of that deal, Amazon MGM Studios got dibs to be a co-producer on the next movie.
Sony is handling the North American theatrical release and certain foreign territories for The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania, while Amazon/MGM will oversee international distribution across its global footprint including the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Italy, Australia, Brazil and New Zealand. Sony will handle remaining territories.
What’s notable here is that the franchise finally is returning to the big screen. The $1.38 billion-grossing feature series follows Dracula, his daughter Mavis and all their monster friends and their adventures at Hotel Transylvania — the ultimate getaway where monster families can kick back far from the human world. In this new installment, Drac has happily settled into retirement while Mavis takes the reins of the legendary monster hotel. But when a series of spooky and unexplained happenings sends chills through the resort, the Drac Pack embarks on its most spellbinding adventure yet: uncovering the mystery behind the haunting of Hotel Transylvania.
Jennifer Kluska and Alan Hawkins are directing the fifth film with Lawrence Jonas producing and Genndy Tartakovsky and Michelle Murdocca serving as EPs
“From the beginning, Hotel Transylvania has invited audiences into a world where monsters feel like family,” said Kristine Belson and Damien de Froberville, Presidents of Sony Pictures Animation. “These films have been a cornerstone of Sony Animation’s storytelling identity, blending a unique visual style with heartfelt, character-driven comedy. With this next installment, we’re honoring that legacy of heart and humor while delivering the unexpected surprises audiences love. We’re delighted to partner with Amazon MGM Studios to bring the Drac Pack back to theatres for families around the world.”
Said Courtenay Valenti, Head of Film, Amazon MGM Studios: “Hotel Transylvania is one of those rare franchises that has become a beloved tradition for families around the world – a film series that has always balanced irreverent humor with genuine heart. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Sony Pictures Animation to bring the Drac Pack back to the big screen and continue this legacy of inventive, character-driven storytelling that audiences have embraced for over a decade.”
Sony Pictures Animation debuted the original Hotel Transylvania in theaters in 2012, where it grossed $355M worldwide. Hotel Transylvania 2 and Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation earned $475M and $530M worldwide, respectively. The fourth installment, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, premiered exclusively on Prime Video in 2022.
Also dated for October 8 next year are an untitled Blumhouse event film, an untitled Disney movie and an untitled Cineverse horror feature.