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Some Friday the 13th news on Friday the 13th. Entertainment & Cinema
The Verge • 1d ago

Some Friday the 13th news on Friday the 13th.

It looks like the horror resurgence isn’t going away anytime soon: Deadline reports that a new Friday the 13th film is in the works, suggesting the streaming prequel series Crystal Lake was something of a success. It’s slated to premiere in 2027 with franchise veteran Steve Miner as director. [Link: 'Friday The 13th' New Movie In Works; Steve Miner Directing | https://deadline.com/2026/11/new-friday-the-13th-movie-steve-miner-1237220585/ | Deadline]

Meta and Lionsgate are 3D converting new movies for Meta’s VR glasses. Technology
The Verge • 1w ago

Meta and Lionsgate are 3D converting new movies for Meta’s VR glasses.

3D-converted movies could be in for another big push, as Deadline reports the arrangement between Meta and Lionsgate will start with The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. After their theatrical run, the plan is for the movies to become available on Meta’s $1,300 VR headsets, along with games and other content. [Link: 'Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' To Play on Meta VR Glasses | https://deadline.com/2026/11/hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping-meta-vr-glasses-1237211422/ | Deadline]

Production on The Batman Part II has been paused. World News
The Verge • 1mo ago

Production on The Batman Part II has been paused.

Director Matt Reeves is temporarily stepping away to focus on a “family matter,” according to a statement given to Deadline. The film is scheduled to release on February 18th, 2028, following some delays, though Deadline reports that “Sources say it is too early to say whether the stoppage will have an effect on the release date.” [Link: 'The Batman Part II' Pauses Production For Matt Reeves | https://deadline.com/2026/10/the-batman-part-ii-production-pause-matt-reeves-1237146807/ | Deadline]

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