'Hotel Transylvania 5' to hit theatres in October 2027

WASHINGTON: The beloved animated monster franchise is heading back to cinemas. Sony Pictures Animation has announced that the fifth film in the series, 'The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania, will be released in theatres on October 8, 2027.

As per Variety, Sony Pictures will distribute the film in North America, while Amazon MGM Studios will handle international distribution. Jennifer Kluska and Alan Hawkins will direct the film, with Lawrence Jonas serving as producer. Franchise creator Genndy Tartakovsky and Michelle Murdocca are attached as executive producers.

Announcing the new instalment, Kristine Belson and Damien de Froberville, Presidents of Sony Pictures Animation, said, "From the beginning, 'Hotel Transylvania' has invited audiences into a world where monsters feel like family.

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 instaliment, 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, as quoted by Variety.

According to the official synopsis, Dracula has settled into retirement while his daughter, Mavis, now runs the legendary monster hotel.

However, a series of mysterious and spooky incidents disrupts life at the resort, prompting the Drac Pack to investigate the mystery behind 'The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania.

Courtenay Valenti, Head of Film at Amazon MGM Studios, said, ""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."

She added, "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."

The original "Hotel Transylvania' debuted in theatres in 2012 and grossed USD 355 million worldwide, launching a successful global franchise.

Its sequels, 'Hotel Transylvania 2' and 'Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation," earned USD 475 million and USD 530 million globally, as per Variety.

The fourth film, 'Hotel Transylvania: Transformania,' premiered exclusively on Prime Video in 2022.

With 'The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania,' the franchise returns to theatres after its previous instalment skipped a theatrical release, bringing Dracula, Mavis and the Drac Pack back to the big screen in October 2027.