Hotel Transylvania 5 is officially in theaters for 2027

After a detour via Prime Video, the famous animation franchise is preparing its big return to the big screen.

The friendly monsters will take over the rooms by storm.

Sony Pictures has officially announced the release of Hotel Transylvania 5. Titled The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania – we have the right to see a small reference to the Netflix horror series The Haunting of Hill House – this fifth part will arrive in French theaters in mid-October 2027, following the North American release scheduled for October 8.

The film will be directed by Jennifer Kluska and Alan Hawkins, with Lawrence Jonas producing. The historic creators of the saga, Genndy Tartakovsky and Michelle Murdocca, will serve as executive producers this time.

“From the beginning, Hotel Transylvania invites spectators into a universe where monsters form a real family“, said Kristine Belson and Damien de Froberville, presidents of Sony Pictures Animation. “These films have become one of the pillars of our identity, combining a unique visual style with comedy carried by endearing characters. With this new opus, we want to preserve this heritage while offering the surprises that the public expects.“

The story will take place after the retirement of Dracula, who entrusted management of the famous hotel to his daughter Mavis. But when a series of mysterious and disturbing events strike the establishment, Drac’s gang will have to carry out a new investigation to uncover the secret of the Haunting of Hotel Transylvania.

On the side of Amazon MGM Studios, responsible for international distribution, Courtenay Valenti, head of the cinema branch, was delighted with this return: “Hotel Transylvania is one of those rare franchises that has become a true family tradition around the world, by reconciling irreverent humor and sincere emotion. We’re excited to collaborate with Sony Pictures Animation to bring the Drac Pack back to the big screen.”

Launched in 2012, the saga Hotel Transylvania grossed over $1.3 billion at the worldwide box office. The first film grossed $355 million, followed by Hotel Transylvania 2 (475 million) and Hotel Transylvania 3: A monstrous vacation (530 million). Only the fourth part, Hotel Transylvania: Monster Changeswas released directly on Prime Video in 2022. The fifth film will therefore mark the return of the franchise to theaters.