The 'Hotel Transylvania' animation franchise is set to return with a fifth installment, titled 'Hotel Transylvania: Ghosts'. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on October 8, 2027.
Sony Pictures will distribute the film in North America, while Amazon MGM Studios will handle international distribution. The film is directed by Jennifer Kluska and Alan Hawkins. Lawrence Jonas serves as producer, with Genndy Tartakovsky and Michelle Murdocca as executive producers.
Executives at Sony Pictures Animation noted that these films embody family warmth and unique humor. They expressed their excitement about collaborating with Amazon MGM Studios to bring the beloved characters back to audiences.
In this new installment, Dracula has retired, and his daughter, Mavis, has taken over the management of the hotel. However, strange incidents begin to occur at the hotel, and the characters must work together to uncover the mystery.
Courtney Valenti, a representative for Amazon MGM Studios, emphasized that this series has become a cherished family tradition. They are thrilled to bring this story and its characters back to the big screen.
The first film was released in 2012 and achieved significant success. The following two installments were also major box office hits. The fourth film, 'Hotel Transylvania: Transformania,' was released on the Prime Video platform in 2022.
