Fans of the iconic horror series, brace yourselves! The much-anticipated Final Destination 6, now officially titled Final Destination: Bloodlines, has finally emerged from the shadows of production after years of development delays. Craig Perry, the franchise’s producer, recently revealed that this chilling sequel is scheduled for a grand theatrical debut on May 16, 2025, perfectly timed to mark the 25th anniversary of the original film that launched this thrilling saga. Even better, it’s set to hit IMAX screens, adding a grander, more terrifying experience to the mix! Just recently, a teaser trailer was released, and you can catch the full trailer (embedded above) that promises to stir up your excitement. To up the ante, a blood-splattered logging truck will be roaming the streets of Ontario and Quebec for the next ten days, promoting the film in a uniquely grisly fashion.
A press release teases, “Warner Bros. Pictures Canada is bringing a taste of movie magic off-screen and on to the roads with one of the franchise’s most infamous kills. Beginning today and lasting through to Victoria Day, a blood-splattered Final Destination logging truck will be echoing the horror along major highways and in downtown areas across Ontario and Quebec. Caught in rush hour? No worries! The truck features a blood-curdling twist on the classic ‘How’s my driving?’ bumper sticker, inviting fans to scan QR codes to snag their advance tickets. Horror enthusiasts visiting specific movie theater locations can grab exclusive promotional items (while supplies last) and even step into a photo opportunity that recreates the heart-pounding lawnmower death scene from the trailer. Be sure to follow Warner Bros. Pictures Canada’s social channels for real-time updates on the truck’s routes.” Check out the chilling images of the truck at the bottom of this article!
As for the storyline, Final Destination: Bloodlines tells the harrowing tale of college student Stefanie, who is haunted by a nightmarish cycle of violence. In a desperate bid to escape her fate and that of her family, she embarks on a journey to locate the one person who might hold the key to breaking the curse of death that looms over them. This film has received an R rating for strong violence and grisly incidents, so prepare yourselves, horror fans!
The film also welcomes back the legendary Tony Todd as the enigmatic mortician Bludworth, a role he has embodied in previous installments of the franchise, alongside a talented cast featuring Brec Bassinger, Richard Harmon, Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Rya Kihlstedt, Anna Lore, Owen Patrick Joyner, Max Lloyd-Jones, Andrew Tinpo Lee, April Amber Telek, and Alex Zahara.
Behind the camera, the creative duo Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, known for their work on the 2018 film Freaks and the live-action adaptation of Kim Possible, take the director’s chair for this thrilling entry. Notably, Jon Watts, renowned for his direction in the Spider-Man trilogy, is producing alongside Perry, Dianne McGunigle, and Sheila Hanahan Taylor. The initial concept for this intriguing installment was birthed by Watts and then transformed into a gripping screenplay by Lori Evans Taylor and Guy Busick.
Are you feeling the anticipation for Final Destination: Bloodlines? Will you be prowling the streets of Ontario or Quebec in the next ten days to catch a glimpse of the promotional logging truck? Share your thoughts and excitement in the comments below!
